Balladeer Percy French Statue in Ballyjamesduff

Описание: When Balladeer Percy French (1 May 1854 – 24 January 1920 ) wrote 'come back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff he literally put the town of Ballyjamesduff on the map. Anyone with a love for French's songs will want to visit the town he immortalised in song.
"Come back Paddy Reilly to Ballyjamesduff", which was written about a man from the area who acted as Jarvy (coach driver) for French and decided to emigrate to Scotland. It is said that he drove his horse and cart to Carrick-on-Shannon, parked the horse and cart outside the railway station and took the train to Dublin. Legend has it that the horse ran all across Ireland looking for Paddy, until Paddy Reilly was said to have returned. Paddy Reilly is now supposedly buried in St Joseph's graveyard, in the town of Ballyjamesduff.
Ballyjamesduff (Irish: Baile Shéamais Dhuibh, meaning "Town of Black James") is a small town with a population of 2,240 in County Cavan in Ireland.
The first mention of Ballyjamesduff is found in The Registry of Deeds, Kings Inns, Henrietta Street, Dublin, Deed No.12-294-5122, drawn up on 12/5/1714.

People of Ballyjamesduff
Percy French poet, songwriter and noted Board of Works Inspector of Drains with Cavan County Council.
John Wesley preacher, theologian and founder of the worldwide Methodist Church, preached in Ballyjamesduff and built a church here during the 18th century.
Pete Briquette of the Boomtown Rats came from Ballyjamesduff. His real name is Patrick Cusack.