Cappoquin

Cappoquin

Cappoquin ("Ceapach Choinn" in Irish) is a small town in west County Waterford, Ireland, situated on the Blackwater river. It is positioned on a sharp 90 degree bend in the river and nestles at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains. It is the birthplace of the poet Thomas McCarthy.

Amenities

Beautiful scenery, coarse angling, and the Glenshelane woodland walk. Rowing is a popular sport on the river. The town is also only a few miles from Mount Melleray and Lismore, County Waterford.

Commerce

The largest local employer is Cappoquin Chickens.

Buildings of note

* Cappoquin Market House a three bay two storey house currently used as a shop.

Transport

Cappoquin railway station opened on 12 August 1878, but finally closed on 27 March 1967. [cite web | title=Cappoquin station | work=Railscot - Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | accessdate=2007-09-14]

Twinning

Cappoquin is twinned with the town of Chanat-la-Mouteyre in France.

Fairy Ring

Locals believe that a Fairy Ring or Faery Ring is situated by the Ringfort in the woods of Fadduaga (near Cappoquin).

ee also

* List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
* Market Houses in the Republic of Ireland

References

External links

* [http://www.cappoquin.org/ Cappoquin Development Company]


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