In A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, first published by Samuel Lewis in 1837, its entry reads: The garrison at Ballyjamesduff barracks was attacked with rifle fire and grenades in July 1922.

At that census, Ballyjamesduff had a similar population to the County Cavan towns of Bailieborough, Virginia and Kingscourt: each with about 3,000 people.

Bus Éireann route 187 provides daily services to Oldcastle, Mountnugent, Virginia, Crossakiel and Kells.

[6] Local Link route 186 was introduced in October 2024 and provides several daily services to Cavan, Crosskeys, Virginia, Mullagh, Moynalty, Kells and Gibbstown.

[citation needed] An annual music and comedy event, known as "The Frolics", has been held in Ballyjamesduff since the mid-20th century.