Cappoquin

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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.

Contents 1 Amenities 2 Commerce 3 Buildings of note 4 Transport 5 Twinning 6 See also 7 References 8 External links

[edit] 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.

[edit] Commerce

The largest local employer is Cappoquin Chickens.

[edit] Buildings of note

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

[edit] Transport

Cappoquin railway station opened on 12 August 1878, but finally closed on 27 March 1967.^[1]

[edit] Twinning

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

[edit] See also

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

[edit] References

1. ^ Cappoquin station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.

[edit] External links

• Cappoquin Development Company

Coordinates: 52°09′N, 7°51′W