Just wanted to say thanks for the overwhelming reply to my query re: the existence of Ballyvadin, Co. Tipperary. It does exist , my next problem is to locate it precisely as I am going there in June. If anyone has a reference point such as S.E. of Cashel or whatever , please advise. Thanks again for the large response to my initial question......seems like there is a tremendous amount of nice people out there. Brian Connors...Wisconsin