Ardfield

Ardfield
Ard Ó bhFicheallaigh
Village
Ardfield

Location in Ireland

Coordinates: 51°34′N 8°55′W / 51.567°N 8.917°W / 51.567; -8.917
Country  Ireland
Province Munster
County County Cork
Government
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Ardfield (Irish: Ard Ó bhFicheallaigh, meaning "height of the Feely's"), historically Ardofoyle,[1] is a small village on the southwest coast of County Cork, Ireland. It lies between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery, near Galley Head. According to the 2010 Census, Ardfield had a population of 1070. Ardfield is part of the Roman Catholic parish of Ardfield/Rathbarry.

Ardfield is home to St. James GAA club which fields both hurling and gaelic football teams. Local amenities include a church, pub and school, as well as a children's playground and two all-weather tennis courts. The village is within five minutes' drive of several beaches, including Red Strand, Sandscove and Dunnycove.

See also

References

  1. Placenames Database of Ireland (see archival records)

External links

Coordinates: 51°34′N 8°55′W / 51.567°N 8.917°W / 51.567; -8.917


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