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Watergrasshill

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Watergrasshill

Watergrasshill is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Rathcormac, 18km from Blarney Castle.

Watergrasshill is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 1,346, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Watergrasshill 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 Watergrasshill to your route.

About Watergrasshill

Watergrasshill (Irish: Cnocán na Biolraí, meaning 'watercress hillock') is a village in north-east County Cork in Ireland to the north of Cork city. It is within the Cork North-Central Dáil constituency. Bypassed in 2003, the village is situated on the R639 road and accessible via junction 17 of the M8 motorway. It

Read more had a population of 1,840 at the 2022 census.

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Where is Watergrasshill located?

Watergrasshill is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0114 latitude, -8.3442 longitude.

What is the population of Watergrasshill?

Watergrasshill has a population of approximately 1,346 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,346
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.0114, -8.3442

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 Watergrasshill

4 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kinsale

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

36 km · about 40 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Old Head of Kinsale

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Watergrasshill

  • 39 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.
  • 47 kmOld Head of KinsaleA slender headland with a lighthouse and clifftop views where the Lusitania sank offshore in 1915.
  • 67 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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