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'''Goleen''' (''An Gólín'' in [[Irish language|Irish]]) is a small rural [[village]] in [[County Cork]], [[Republic of Ireland]], on the south-western tip of [[Ireland]]. [[Farming]] is the main occupation of its inhabitants with small numbers engaged in [[fishing]]. The village has four [[ |
'''Goleen''' (''An Gólín'' in [[Irish language|Irish]]) is a small rural [[village]] in [[County Cork]], [[Republic of Ireland]], on the south-western tip of [[Ireland]]. [[Farming]] is the main occupation of its inhabitants with small numbers engaged in [[fishing]]. The village has four [[pubs]], four shops, a [[petrol station]] and a number of restaurants. |
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The village has both a [[Catholic]] |
The village has both a [[Roman Catholic]] chapel and a smaller [[Church of Ireland]] chapel situated just outside the village. The village of Goleen is located towards the south-western end of the [[Mizen]] Peninsula, in [[West Cork]]. This area is a noted area of outstanding natural beauty. Mizen head on the Mizen peninsula is the most southernly point on the island of Ireland. |
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The village of Goleen is located towards the south-western end of the [[Mizen]] Peninsula, in [[West Cork]]. This area is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Mizen head on the Mizen peninsula is the most southernly point on the island of Ireland. |
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:''See also:'' [[List of towns in the Republic of Ireland]] |
:''See also:'' [[List of towns in the Republic of Ireland]] |
Revision as of 01:39, 17 December 2006
Goleen (An Gólín in Irish) is a small rural village in County Cork, Republic of Ireland, on the south-western tip of Ireland. Farming is the main occupation of its inhabitants with small numbers engaged in fishing. The village has four pubs, four shops, a petrol station and a number of restaurants.
The village has both a Roman Catholic chapel and a smaller Church of Ireland chapel situated just outside the village. The village of Goleen is located towards the south-western end of the Mizen Peninsula, in West Cork. This area is a noted area of outstanding natural beauty. Mizen head on the Mizen peninsula is the most southernly point on the island of Ireland.
- See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
External Reference
- Cork Ancestors Website, [1]