Rathcormac
Rathcormac
Ráth Chormaic | |
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Town | |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Cork |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | W804920 |
- This article is about the town in County Cork, Ireland, see Rathcormack for the village in County Sligo, Ireland.
Rathcormac (Irish: Ráth Chormaic, meaning 'Cormac's ringfort') is a small town in north County Cork, Ireland. Previously situated on the main Cork to Dublin road (the N8), it was bypassed in 2006 by the M8. The former N8 through Main St is now the R639 regional road.
SportFile
Rathcormac is home to Bride Rovers GAA club.
Amenities
The Rathcormac Inn Bar and Restaurant, Barrys Bar and O'Coilleans Bar. There is also a tennis court, children's playground and a Community Hall.
A large car boot sale is held in Rathcormac every month (previously held every two weeks)
Agriculture
Located in the Blackwater Valley region, Rathcormac has good agriculture due to vast fields and good soil conditions. Sunnyside Fruit Farm is located just outside Rathcormac
Politics
Rathcormac is the home village of 2011 Irish General Election Candidate Pa O'Driscoll.