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Cheekpoint’s Village Green

Cheekpoint’s Village Green

by andrew | Aug 16, 2020 | Fishing Heritage, Folklore, Guest Posts, River Lore

Deena Bible The Green in the village of Cheekpoint, Co Waterford is, as its name suggests, a grassy area close to the quays and situated beside the rivers edge. If you stand in the middle of the Green you can see the boats tied up around the quays, people coming and...

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