Ballyduff, County Kerry facts for kids
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Ballyduff
An Baile Dubh
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Village
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 Ballyduff
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Kerry |
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| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | R746888 |
Ballyduff (which means "the black town" in Irish) is a village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located near Listowel. The village is on the R551 between Ballyheigue and Ballybunion. It sits on hills above Cashen Bay, where the River Feale meets the sea near the River Shannon.
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History of Ballyduff
Near Ballyduff, you can find a tall round tower at a place called Rattoo. This tower is about 29.56 meters (97 feet) tall. Its base measures 15 meters (49 feet) around.
This is the only complete round tower in County Kerry. Experts believe it was built in the late 1000s. In the mid-1800s, the tower stood on a raised path in a swampy area. Later in the 1800s, the swamp was drained. The path was removed so the land could be used for farming.
During the Irish War of Independence in 1920, some buildings in the area were burned. This included a creamery and some homes. There is also a soup kitchen in Ballyduff that was used during the Great Famine (1845–1847). A forge, which is a place where metal is shaped, has also been recently fixed up.
Sports in Ballyduff
Ballyduff is well-known for its sports teams. The Ballyduff GAA club plays both Gaelic football and hurling.
Hurling Success
The Ballyduff hurling team won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 1891. This was a very big achievement for the club. It is the only time a team from County Kerry has won this national title. The team was coached by James McDonnell.
Soccer Team
Ballyduff is also home to a soccer team called Rattoo Rovers. They play in the Kerry District League, which is a local soccer league.
Famous People from Ballyduff
- Liam Boyle Snr, a former hurler for the Ballyduff team.
- Ronan O'Connor, a Gaelic footballer from Ballyduff.
Images for kids
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Rattoo round tower
See also
In Spanish: Ballyduff para niños
