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DUALLA

Dualla - a charming village in Co. Tipperary, nestled in between the local Kill Hills, Slieve na Mbhan (the mountain of women), and the distant Galtees. A lovely, modern church, a beautiful Grotto erected by local people, a Community Centre, tennis court, all add to the picturesque village on the road between historic Cashel and Killenaule.

At the foot of the Kill Hills, which was once thickly populated, can be seen the remains of Killballyherbry Church, built in the 13th century. This church was in use for the locals before Dualla was built. There is a graveyard nearby, where many of our ancestors are buried.

There are various interpretations of the origin of Dualla, but a widely accepted one in Duche Ui Cheallaigh - the land of Kelly.

A few miles down the road as you approach the main Dublin road can be seen the ruins of a Cistercian Monastery in Ballykelly.

The chief attractions of Dualla are it's unspoilt beauty, and the warm, welcoming and friendly people, who are always ready to greet friend and stranger with a Céad Míle Fáilte.

Antiquities / Ruins

1. Raheen Graveyard
2. Ruins of Erry Ch
3. Ruined Ch
4. Rath Clough Motte
5. Black Fort
6. Motte
7. Ruins of Ballykelly Ch
8. Dolly's Well
9. Gortnakellis Castle
Ch = Church

Routes

Bog Trot =
Red arrows
Tour of the mount =
Blue arrows

These routes are on public roads which, for the most part, are only used by
local traffic and farm machinery. Care should be taken on the R691, which
carries some through traffic.

Both routes begin at the crossroads, 400m north of Dualla village. Cars may
be parked in front of the village church.

Tour of the Mount
Begin as for the Bog Trot, but go left at the first junction. The route gradually draws nearer to Mt. O'Meara, rendering it imposing, and in certain lighting, brooding, in appearance. On turning left at the next junction, you will begin to climb steadily. Turning left at the next two junctions, you will have the hill on your left at all times. At approx. 750m, you will hove reached the highest point of the walk (180m). From here, it is steadily downhill to the starting point. Total distance is
approx. 9km.

Bog Trot
Go north from the cross roads. The view to the left is dominated by Mt. 0'Meara, rising to 210m. Ballyowen House, at it's foot, is the oldest inhabited house in these parts. The entrance to Raheen Graveyard is on the right, opposite the junction. Continue on the marked route, gradually entering the bog. Pheasant, wagtail, moorhen and lark maybe seen in summer. This is a very quiet area and if you do not see the birds, you will certainly hear their song. As you approach the loop at the far end of the route, note the contrast between the bogland and the reclaimed land on the right. Turn right when your rejoin the R691. Total distance is approx. 8km.

For further information on Dualla contact:

Joan Brett Moloney, Phone: 062 61350 Fax: 062 62411 or E-mail: tnanog@indigo.ie


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