Bweeng
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 Cork North-West (Dáil constituency).
Bweeng Na Boinn | |
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Village | |
.jpg) Molly's Bar, Bweeng | |
  Bweeng Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°2′35″N 8°43′3″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Cork |
| Population (2016)[1] | 524 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (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.
The village is served by the local primary school, Bweeng National School, which was opened in 1953.
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.
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.
