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Rathcormac

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Rathcormac

Rathcormac is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fermoy, 26km from Blarney Castle.

Rathcormac is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,762, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rathcormac sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rathcormac to your route.

About Rathcormac

Rathcormac (Irish: Ráth Chormaic, meaning 'Cormac's ringfort') is a small town in north County Cork, Ireland. Previously situated on the main Cork to Dublin road (the N8), it was bypassed in 2006 by the M8. The former N8 through the town's main street is now the R639 regional road. Rathcormac is located in the

Read more Blackwater Valley region and is part of the Cork East Dáil constituency.

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Where is Rathcormac located?

Rathcormac is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0769 latitude, -8.2819 longitude.

What is the population of Rathcormac?

Rathcormac has a population of approximately 1,762 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,762
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.0769, -8.2819

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Rathcormac

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Blarney Castle

Medieval stronghold famous for the Blarney Stone, which legend says grants the gift of eloquence to all who kiss it while leaning backwards.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

The Vee

V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

A colourful harbour town of gourmet restaurants and yachts, gateway to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

A slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.

55 km · about 65 min drive

ancient ruins

Rock of Cashel

Spectacular group of medieval buildings perched on a limestone outcrop in Tipperary, including a round tower, Romanesque chapel and Gothic cathedral.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Rathcormac

  • 31 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.
  • 55 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 62 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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