Fountainstown
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| Fountainstown Baile Mhóntáin |
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| Coordinates: 51°46′33″N 08°18′41″W / 51.77583°N 8.31139°WCoordinates: 51°46′33″N 08°18′41″W / 51.77583°N 8.31139°W | |
| Country |  Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
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Fountainstown (Irish: Baile Mhóntáin, historically anglicised as Ballymontane)[1] 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.
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[edit] Places of interest
- The coast road between Fountainstown and Myrtleville 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.
[edit] Transport & communications
- Nearest airport Cork Airport
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