Bweeng
Bweeng
Na Boinn | |
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Village | |
Bweeng Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 52°2′35″N 8°43′3″W / 52.04306°N 8.71750°W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Munster |
County | County Cork |
Population (2016)[1] | 524 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Bweeng (Irish: Na Boinn) is a village located approximately 14 km (8.7 mi) south west of the town of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland on the R619 regional road.[2] Bweeng is within the Dáil constituency of Cork North-West.
Transportation[]
Bweeng is situated approximately 14 km from Mallow on the R619. The nearest railway station is Mallow railway station, which is on the Mallow-Tralee and Dublin-Cork railway lines.
Facilities[]
St. Columba's Roman Catholic Church holds regular masses. The village also has one pub, a community centre, playing field and walkway.[citation needed]
The village is served by the local primary school, Bweeng National School, which was opened in 1953.[citation needed]
Sport[]
Bweeng, along with Dromahane, Lombardstown and Glantane, is represented in Gaelic games by the Kilshannig club. The club's headquarters are O'Connell Park in Glantane.
See also[]
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
References[]
- ^ "Census 2016 - Small Area Population Statistics (SAPMAP Area) - Settlements - Bweeng". Census 2016. Central Statistics Office.
- ^ "Breathtaking views and community spirit in Bweeng". The Corkman. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Towns and villages in County Cork