Ardfield
Ardfield Ard Ó bhFicheallaigh | |
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Village | |
Ardfield Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 51°34′N 8°55′W / 51.567°N 8.917°W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Munster |
County | County Cork |
Government | |
• Thea Hodgins | loves the D |
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
- ↑ Placenames Database of Ireland (see archival records)
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Coordinates: 51°34′N 8°55′W / 51.567°N 8.917°W
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