Ballyduff, County Waterford

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Garda Barracks (police station) at Ballyduff

Ballyduff (Irish Baile Dubh) is a village in County Waterford, Ireland, on the River Blackwater. It lies on the R666 regional road about 16 km (10 mi) from the town of Fermoy and 10 km (6 mi) from Lismore. Ballyduff Upper is a small village with three or four pubs and a restaurant. It is also home to St Michael's Catholic Church. Ballyduff is perhaps best known for its thriving amateur dramatic society which has won national competitions for its plays and shows and which has its home in St. Michael Hall. Meanwhile the Millennium Sports Hall,located by the local GAA pitch provides excellent facilities for indoor sports. There also exists the historic Garda Barracks which has one of the most distinctive styles of architecture in Ireland. Update Winter 2007: There is now only one shop in the village. The Post Office and the Hardware store have closed, although a second Hair Salon has opened in October 2007. There exists 3 Pubs, 2 Hair Saloon's, a Shop, a Restaurant, a Garage, a Health Clinic, a Credit Union Office, a Church and a Garda Barracks in Ballyduff Upper Village .