Curiosities, customs, patterns
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Curiosities, customs, patterns in Ballycroy parish, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1942
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Rocking stone at Claggan from from Irish Tourist Association Survey, Ballycroy parish, 1942.\n<br />
Under the heading for curiosities in Ballycroy parish, there is a description of the Rocking Stone, situated in front of the graveyard at Rock House, Claggan. T consists of a large boul balanced on two small stones. Also listed under this heading is the megalithic tomb at Drumgollagh, which is described in the Antiquities section
There are 3 holy wells listed:
- Bunmore well - see Antiquities.
- Tubber Fintony at Claggan, which was still visited at the time of the survey. It was claimed to have cures for eye ailments.
- Bullaun Stone or Wart Well, believed to have cures for warts.
The headings for the survey are listed below. Clicking on the heading will open the relevant section in the survey.
Amenities and general information