Fountainstown
Encyclopedia
Fountainstown is a village in County Cork
, Province of Munster
, Ireland
, situated some 23 km south of Cork
city. It is a seaside town with impressive views of Ringabella and Roche's Point.
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Province of Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, situated some 23 km south of Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
city. It is a seaside town with impressive views of Ringabella and Roche's Point.
Places of interest
- The coast road between Fountainstown and MyrtlevilleMyrtlevilleMyrtleville is a small seaside village in County Cork, Ireland. It is mostly within the townland of Ballinluska, just west of the entrance to Cork Harbour...
is a popular promenade. - Five minutes from the town centre is Fountainstown house, an impressive stately home built by Lord Fontaine in the 18th century.
- Fountainstown Pitch and Putt course (which is reputed to be the oldest in Ireland).
- Fountainstown's 'back beach' also known locally as 'the ferry' is a popular area for family day trips due to Fountainstown's blue flag beach status and pleasant views of neighbouring Ringabella.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland