Plate Cove West, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Plate Cove West is a village located west of Catalina
. The first Postmistress was Catherine Jane Walsh.
The population of Plate Cove West is approximately 174 residents as of 2010. Most residents are employed buy the local fish plant or as fishermen. The most common family names in the community are Furlong, Philpott, Keough, Fennell and Walsh.
It is rumored that the harbour is shaped like a dinner blow or plate, giving it the name of 'Plate Cove'.
In the small village there is only one store, 'Fennell's Atlantic Grocery' and a fish plant 'Furlong Brothers LTD.'
Plate Cove is known for their annual St.Patrick's Day Concert hosted at the local community center, located between the east and west side of harbour. This event is organized by locals and includes skits and songs for all to enjoy.
Catalina, Newfoundland and Labrador
Catalina is a community located on the eastern side of the Bonavista Peninsula, in the province of Newfoundland, Canada. Catalina adjoins the union town of Port Union, the town built for and home to the Fisherman's Union Company established by Sir William Coaker.The name of the town is purported by...
. The first Postmistress was Catherine Jane Walsh.
The population of Plate Cove West is approximately 174 residents as of 2010. Most residents are employed buy the local fish plant or as fishermen. The most common family names in the community are Furlong, Philpott, Keough, Fennell and Walsh.
It is rumored that the harbour is shaped like a dinner blow or plate, giving it the name of 'Plate Cove'.
In the small village there is only one store, 'Fennell's Atlantic Grocery' and a fish plant 'Furlong Brothers LTD.'
Plate Cove is known for their annual St.Patrick's Day Concert hosted at the local community center, located between the east and west side of harbour. This event is organized by locals and includes skits and songs for all to enjoy.