W6450 : River Bandon

taken 6 years ago, near to Kinsale, Co Cork, Ireland

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River Bandon
River Bandon
River Bandon

The River Bandon (Irish: Abhainn na Bandan, from ban-dea, meaning "goddess") is a river in County Cork. It rises at Nowen Hill (one of the Shehy Mountains), to the north of Drimoleague. The river then flows to Dunmanway, before turning eastward towards the twin villages of Ballineen and Enniskean. It then makes its way through the centre of Bandon town, and on to Innishannon and Kilmacsimon, before draining into Kinsale Harbour on Ireland's south coast. 72km long.

Kinsale :: W6350

Kinsale (Irish: Cionn tSáile, meaning "Tide Head") is a historic port and fishing town in County Cork, which also has significant military history. Located approximately 25 km south of Cork City on the southeast coast near the Old Head of Kinsale, it is located at the mouth of the River Bandon.
Kinsale is a holiday destination for both Irish and overseas tourists. Leisure activities include yachting, sea angling, and golf. The town also has several art galleries and a school of English. There is a large yachting marina close to the town centre.
The town is known for its restaurants, and holds an annual "Gourmet Festival".
Prominent historical buildings in the town include St. Multose's church (Church of Ireland) of 1190, St. John the Baptist (Catholic) of 1839, the Market House of c. 1600, and the so-called French Prison (or Desmond Castle, associated with the Earls of Desmond) of c. 1500. Charles Fort, a partly restored star fort of 1677, is in nearby Summercove.

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W6450, 72 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Saturday, 28 July, 2018   (more nearby)
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Tuesday, 5 February, 2019
Geographical Context
Rivers, Streams, Drainage 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! W 641 503 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:42.3154N 8:31.1499W
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Irish: geotagged! W 640 503
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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