Fountainstown
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Fountainstown
Baile Mhóntáin | |
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Village | |
 Ringabella Bay from Fountainstown | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Urban | 894 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | W785582 |
Fountainstown (Irish: Baile Mhóntáin, historically anglicised as Ballymontane)[2] is a village in County Cork, Ireland, situated some 23 km south of Cork city. It is a seaside town with impressive views of Ringabella and Roche's Point.
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 which was originally built by the Roche's, a Norman family who appear to have acquired the lands of Fountainstown in the 15th or 16th 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.
Transport & communications
Air
Nearest airport Cork Airport
Bus
For a village of its size, Fountainstown is comparatively well-linked by bus. There are 12 services a day to Cork, all operating via Carrigaline and Douglas, with 8 of the services operating via Crosshaven.
References
2. Visit the new Fountainstown Community Association Website
See also
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