Curiosities, customs
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Curiosities and customs in Kilconduff parish, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1944
Two items are described under the headings of “Curiosities” in the Kilconduff survey: a “ghost stone” known as “Billy the Puffer’s Stone” in Castlebarnagh townland and a memorial in Brabazon Park to a dog owned by Major Hugh Brabazon. There is a quite a lengthy listing of customs and superstitions in the area including calendar customs, funeral customs and various cures.
The headings for the survey are listed below. Clicking on the heading will open the relevant section in the survey.
Amenities and general information