Castlemartyr
Castlemartyr (Irish: Baile na Martra, formerly anglicised as Ballymarter or Ballymartyr) is a large village in County Cork, Ireland. It is around 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Cork city, 10 km (6 mi) east of Midleton, 16 km (10 mi) west of Youghal and 6 km (4 mi) from the coast. Approximately 1,600 people live in the village and its hinterland. It is situated on the N25 national primary road and the R632 regional road.
Castlemartyr
Baile na Martra | |
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Village | |
Main Street, Castlemartyr, County Cork | |
Castlemartyr Location in County Cork | |
| Coordinates: 51°55′N 8°03′W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Dáil Éireann | Cork East |
| EU Parliament | South |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population (2016) | 1,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | W963732 |
It is home to a number of community and sporting organisations, a 15th-century tower house (Castlemartyr Castle, now a ruin), and an 18th-century country house (Castlemartyr House, now a hotel).
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