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Ballaghmore (Ballag-more), a small village situated on the western side of County Laois, southwest of Portlaoise. Laois (pronounced Leash), also spelt Laoighis or Leix, is a county in the midlands of Ireland. ... Portlaoise (from Irish), or Maryborough, is a town in County Laois, Republic of Ireland, located near the midlands of Ireland. ...
The main industy is farming. The village has a thriving community, with hurling clubs and a local church. Family names from this area include Keogh, O'Grady, England, Delaney and Maher. For the Cornish sport of Hurling, please see Hurling the Silver Ball Hurling is a team sport of Celtic origin, played with sticks and a ball. ...
Set in 30 acres beside a 16th century manor house and gardens Ballaghmore Castle was built in 1480 by the Gaelic Chieftain Mac Giollaphadraig (now called Fitzpatrick), meaning son of the servant of Patrick.
A Sheela-na-Gig carved in stone is on the front south facing wall, a pagan fertility symbol to ward off evil.
Ballaghmore was partially destroyed by Cromwell's forces in 1647.
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