Camolin, County Wexford

Camolin
Cam Eolaing
Town
Camolin

Location in Ireland

Coordinates: 52°36′54″N 6°25′30″W / 52.615°N 6.425°W / 52.615; -6.425Coordinates: 52°36′54″N 6°25′30″W / 52.615°N 6.425°W / 52.615; -6.425
Country Ireland
Province Leinster
County County Wexford
Elevation 41 m (135 ft)
Population (2006)
  Urban 390
Time zone WET (UTC+0)
  Summer (DST) IST (WEST) (UTC-1)
Irish Grid Reference T065527
The N11 as Camolin Main Street

Camolin (Irish: Cam Eolaing from a church of St Molin) is a village in County Wexford in Ireland, situated in the valley of the River Bann on the N11 national primary route 6 km (3.7 mi) northeast of Ferns.

Transport

Camolin railway station opened on 1 November 1867, but finally closed on 30 March 1964.[1]

Sport

The Community Field situated on the Main Street caters for two sporting clubs, Camolin Celtic AFC and St. Patrick's GAA Club.

Camolin Celtic cater for both men's and ladies' teams. They are currently fielding men's/boys' teams from Under-8 level to senior and fielding ladies' teams at Under-10, Under-14 and senior levels.

St. Patrick's field both hurling and football teams from Under-8 to Senior level.

Gardening in Camolin

Camolin is a good location for garden lovers, the four place to visit are: Ballymore Gardens, Camolin Potting Shed Nursey, Cois na hAbhann Garden Centre and The Bay Garden.

See also

References

  1. "Camolin station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-09-14.


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