Kilmacsimon
| Kilmacsimon Coill Mhic Shíomoin | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Kilmacsimon Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 51°43′58″N 08°38′04″W / 51.73278°N 8.63444°WCoordinates: 51°43′58″N 08°38′04″W / 51.73278°N 8.63444°W | |
| Country |
 Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Population | |
| • Total | 92 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
Kilmacsimon (Irish: Coill Mhic Shíomoin, meaning "Mac Simon's Wood") is a small hamlet situated on the banks of the River Bandon in County Cork, Ireland. Historical records list Killmcsimon in the Calendar of Patent Rolls of James I dated 1615.[1]
The village has its own rowing club, which hosts the Kilmacsimon Water Carnival every year towards the end of June, and a quaint pub. A Community and Activity Centre opened on May 17, 2014.[2]
It also has a pub and a boatyard (unknown if this is still operational)
References
- ↑ Placenames Database of Ireland. Coill Mhic Shíomoin Verified 2014-10-01.
- ↑ West Cork People. Community & Activity Centre Officially Opens Verified 2014-10-01.
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