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, post office, pub and school. Ardfield village also contains a children's playground, and 2 All Weather tennis courts. The village is within five minutes drive of several beaches, including Red Strand, Sandscove and Dunnycove. Also home of Dunmore House Hotel & Golf Course.

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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