__NOTOC__ Ballyduff () is a village in

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. It is also a

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in the

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. Historical maps mark the location of Ballyduff Castle in ruins. It was built in 1627 by the carpenter Andrew Tucker for the

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. The Drew family gained possession of it later in the 17th century.

Location and access

Ballyduff Garda Station from across the river - geograph

Ballyduff is approximately west of

Lismore, County Waterford Lismore () is a historic town in County Waterford, in the province of Munster, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Originally associated with Mo Chutu of Lismore, Saint Mochuda of Lismore, who founded Lismore Abbey in the 6th century, the town develop ...

and east of Fermoy, County Cork. The village is located on the River Blackwater, which is spanned by the late 19th century Ballyduff Bridge. The former Ballyduff railway station (opened in 1872 and closed in 1967) was located on the

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to Mallow line. It was served by the Rosslare to

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. Bus routes which serve the area include Local Link Waterford services on certain days. Until 2010, Ballyduff was served by

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route 366.

Amenities

Ballyduff has a Roman Catholic church, a parish hall (old school hall) and a national school. The local

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club,

Ballyduff Upper GAA Ballyduff Upper GAA Club is a GAA club based in the west County Waterford village of Ballyduff, Republic of Ireland. The club has won the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship three times, in 1982, 1987 and most recently in 2007. While mainly ...

, was named "club of the year" in 2005.

References

{{reflist Towns and villages in County Waterford