Watergrasshill
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| Watergrasshill Cnocan na Biolraí
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| Coordinates: 52°02′24″N 8°14′35″W / 52.040°N 8.243°WCoordinates: 52°02′24″N 8°14′35″W / 52.040°N 8.243°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Urban | 860 |
| • Rural | 208 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | W762843 |
Watergrasshill (Irish: Cnocan na Biolrai) is a village in County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. The 2006 census recorded a population of 1,068.[1] Bypassed in 2003, the village is situated on the R639 road. It is accessible via junction 17 of the M8 motorway. The National Ploughing Championships were held here in 1974 and 1979. watergrasshill used to be called watercresshill
[edit] Sport
- Watergrasshill is home to Watergrasshill GAA club and the Watergrasshill Soccer Association.
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