Where is the village of Castletownroche in Ireland?

Castletownroche ( Irish: Baile Chaisleáin an Róistigh) is a townland, village, and civil parish in the barony of Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the N72 national secondary road. In ancient times, it was known in Irish as Dún Chruadha, meaning Cruadha’s Fort.

What makes Castletownroche N.S a good school?

Castletownroche N.S in partnership with pupils, parents and the local community, is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, nurturing and positive environment that has respect and compassion at its core.

Where is Rossa farm cottage in Castletownroche?

Rossa Farm Cottage is a 2 storey self catering accommodation with picturesque manicured gardens offering peace & tranquillity with its own private entrance & courtyard. This house is located in the parish of Doneraile. Rossa translates to ‘Land of the Horses’. The stables were built in the 1840’s & converted to residential house in 2001.

Who is the priest of the new church in Castletownroche?

The first parish priest in the new church was the Very Rev. Canon Philip Burton. Holy day masses, Saturday Evening Mass & Eve of a holy day rotating on a Calendar on a monthly basis between both churches. Our two churches in Castletownroche and Ballyhooly had their roofs replaced in 2018 and 2019 .

When did Castletownroche and Killavullen railway station close?

Castletownroche railway station opened on 1 May 1861, but finally closed on 27 March 1967. This railway station is close to Killavullen and served both villages. The 1826 Tithe Applotment for the civil parish of Castletownroche ( Diocese of Cloyne) lists the following townlands:

Who are some famous people from Castletownroche Nova Scotia?

Jonjo O’Neill, former race horse jockey and horse trainer, is a native of Castletownroache. Richard John Uniacke, lawyer, politician, and Attorney General of Nova Scotia, was born in Castletownroche. ^ “Small Area Population Statistics – Settlements – Castletownroche”.

Where did John Widenham get the patent for Castletownroche?

In 1666 Lieutenant Colonel John Widenham, who had lived in County Clare, and whose conduct in the defence of Cork had been doubtful to say the least, got the castle as reward. The extraordinary thing is that the patent was dated 1666 after the restoration and was in respect of ‘arrears due’.