Watergrasshill
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| Watergrasshill Cnocan na Biolraí
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| The R639 through Watergrasshill
The R639 through Watergrasshill
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 Watergrasshill
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| Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Urban | 860 |
| • Rural | 208 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | W762843 |
Watergrasshill (Irish: Cnocan na Biolrai (Watercress Hill)) is a small village in north east County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. The 2006 census recorded a population of 1,068.[1] Bypassed in 2003, the town is situated on the R639 road. It is accessible via junction 17 of the M8 motorway. The National Ploughing Championships were held there in 1974 and 1979.[2]
Sport
- Watergrasshill is home to Watergrasshill GAA club and the Watergrasshill United Soccer club.
File:ChurchWatergrasshill.JPG
Church in Watergrasshill
See also
References
- ↑ CSO.ie 2006 census - Table 5 - Watergrasshill
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