Sliabh gCua

Sliabh gCua

Sliabh gCua is a traditional district of west County Waterford, Ireland, between Clonmel and Dungarvan, covering areas like Touraneena, Ballinamult and Knockboy. It was an Irish-speaking area until the late 19th century. Many people associated with the Irish sean-nós singing tradition, such as Pádraig Ó Mílèadha and Lábhrás Ó Cadhla, came from Sliabh gCua. One of the best-loved songs in the sean-nós canon, Sliabh Geal gCua na Fèile, was written by Ó Mílèadha.

Knockboy

Ancient ogham writings may be observed at the 12th century Knockboy church in the heart of Sliabh gCua. Dan Fraher, after whom the Fraher Field GAA grounds in Dungarvan are named, came from the Skeheens townland of Sliabh gCua and is buried in Knockboy graveyard.

ee also

* Fraher Field
* Sliabh gCua-Saint Marys GAA

External links

* [http://www.ballinagree.freeservers.com/mileadha.html Pádraig Ó Míleadha]
* [http://www.mustrad.org.uk/reviews/cadhla.htm Lábhrás Ó Cadhla]
* [http://www.igp-web.com/tipperary/knockboy1.jpgKnockboy Graveyard]


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