Dromahane
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Dromahane is a village located 5 km (3.1 mi) south west of the town of Mallow, County Cork
, Ireland
on the R619
regional road
.
Centered around a main crossroads, the village overlooks the Blackwater Valley
. The village is part of the parish of Kilshannig.
Thomas Russell
is referred to as “The man from God knows where” and, as it happens, he was born in the village on November 21, 1767. He was a founding member of the United Irishmen and was hanged in 1803 in Downpatrick
jail for his involvement in uprisings against the British.
An old graveyard (Kilshannig) is located north of the village and this is where Daniel O’Connell's maternal ancestors are buried. Also the parents of Thomas Croke
, after whom Croke Park
is named, are buried here.
There are also ringfort
s in the area and Dromahane is close to Dromineen Castle.
. Alternate routes from Mallow include taking the "Navigation Road" or the "Old Cork Road".
(42.5 km) and Shannon International Airport (59 km).
, Hickey's Beer Garden and The Russell Inn, which is more commonly referred to nowadays as Corkery's Pub. Recently Hickey's has also opened an off license.
The village has just the one shop, 'Kelly's Quick Pick. Dromahane Stores, which was once more commonly referred to as Bridgy's' is no longer in business.
A new addition to the village is a fast food restaurant
- LJ's.
South of Dromahane is the Dromore "Point to Point" race track, which draws large crowds from all over Munster to the village for the horse racing event.
Other businesses located in the village include Nazareth House OAP Home, Helicopter Hire, Joinery, Printers, Electricians, Hauliers, Plumbers, Plant Hire, Ironmonger and Agri Contractor.
The village has a four teacher Primary School. The nearest Secondary school
s are all in Mallow town.
The village also has St Peter's Catholic
Church, with Masses on Sunday at 11.00am and 7.30pm.
The local underage GAA club is called Thomas Russell's and they have their grounds in the village of Glantane, located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Dromahane.
Recent Irish National Lottery
money has provided some excellent facilities to the local Tennis club which is located beside the Primary School.
Mallow, County Cork
Mallow is the "Crossroads of Munster" and the administrative capital of north County Cork, in Ireland. The Northern Divisional Offices of Cork County Council are located in the town....
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
on the R619
R619 road
The R619 road is a regional road in Ireland which runs north-south from the N73 in Mallow to Farnanes on the N22 between Macroom and Cork City. It crosses the River Lee south of Coachford. The full length of the R619 is within County Cork....
regional road
Regional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
.
Centered around a main crossroads, the village overlooks the Blackwater Valley
Munster Blackwater
The Blackwater or Munster Blackwater is a river which flows through counties Kerry, Cork, and Waterford in Ireland. It rises in the Mullaghareirk Mountains in County Kerry and then flows in an easterly direction through County Cork, through Mallow and Fermoy...
. The village is part of the parish of Kilshannig.
Thomas Russell
Thomas Russell (rebel)
Thomas Paliser Russell was a co-founder and leader of the United Irishmen was executed for his part in Robert Emmet's rebellion in 1803.-Background:...
is referred to as “The man from God knows where” and, as it happens, he was born in the village on November 21, 1767. He was a founding member of the United Irishmen and was hanged in 1803 in Downpatrick
Downpatrick
Downpatrick is a medium-sized town about 33 km south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the county town of Down with a rich history and strong connection to Saint Patrick. It had a population of 10,316 at the 2001 Census...
jail for his involvement in uprisings against the British.
An old graveyard (Kilshannig) is located north of the village and this is where Daniel O’Connell's maternal ancestors are buried. Also the parents of Thomas Croke
Thomas Croke
Thomas William Croke D.D. was the second Catholic Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand and later Archbishop of Cashel and Emly in Ireland...
, after whom Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
is named, are buried here.
There are also ringfort
Ringfort
Ringforts are circular fortified settlements that were mostly built during the Iron Age , although some were built as late as the Early Middle Ages . They are found in Northern Europe, especially in Ireland...
s in the area and Dromahane is close to Dromineen Castle.
Road
The Dromahane Junction is 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Mallow on the N20N20 road
The N20 road is a national primary road in Ireland, connecting the cities of Cork and Limerick. Buttevant, Croom, Charleville, Mallow and Blarney are major towns along the route...
. Alternate routes from Mallow include taking the "Navigation Road" or the "Old Cork Road".
Air
The nearest airports are Cork International AirportCork International Airport
Cork Airport, is one of the three principal international airports of Ireland, along with Dublin and Shannon. It is located south of Cork City in an area known as Farmers Cross...
(42.5 km) and Shannon International Airport (59 km).
Rail
Although the main rail line between Mallow and Kerry passes just to the north of the village, the nearest Train Station is in Mallow town.Local economy
The village has two pubsPublic house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
, Hickey's Beer Garden and The Russell Inn, which is more commonly referred to nowadays as Corkery's Pub. Recently Hickey's has also opened an off license.
The village has just the one shop, 'Kelly's Quick Pick. Dromahane Stores, which was once more commonly referred to as Bridgy's' is no longer in business.
A new addition to the village is a fast food restaurant
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
- LJ's.
South of Dromahane is the Dromore "Point to Point" race track, which draws large crowds from all over Munster to the village for the horse racing event.
Other businesses located in the village include Nazareth House OAP Home, Helicopter Hire, Joinery, Printers, Electricians, Hauliers, Plumbers, Plant Hire, Ironmonger and Agri Contractor.
Other amenities
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
s are all in Mallow town.
The village also has St Peter's Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
Church, with Masses on Sunday at 11.00am and 7.30pm.
The local underage GAA club is called Thomas Russell's and they have their grounds in the village of Glantane, located 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Dromahane.
Recent Irish National Lottery
National Lottery (Ireland)
The National Lottery is the state lottery of Ireland. It was founded when the Oireachtas passed the to support initiatives in the areas of sport and recreation, health and welfare, national heritage and the arts, and the Irish language. Since gaming operations began on 23 March 1987, over €3.6...
money has provided some excellent facilities to the local Tennis club which is located beside the Primary School.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland