17
Townlands
2,062
Registros censales
457
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,109
- Hogares
- 233
- Personas
- 953 -14.1%
- Hogares
- 224 -3.9%
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Courtmacsherry is a small coastal village located in County Cork in the southern province of Munster, Ireland. Situated on the western shore of the Argideen estuary where it meets the Celtic Sea, the settlement occupies a picturesque maritime landscape characterized by sheltered beaches, tidal mudflats, and salt marshes. The surrounding countryside consists of farmland and low hills typical of Cork's coastal regions. The village's position at the mouth of the Argideen River has historically made it strategically important for fishing and maritime activities, while its natural harbor setting has shaped both its development and appeal to residents and visitors alike.
The area has roots extending back centuries, with the village's name deriving from the Irish "Cúirt Mhic Sherry," though specific details about its earliest settlement and development are not extensively documented in widely available sources. What is clear is that like many Irish coastal communities, Courtmacsherry developed around fishing and maritime trade over successive centuries. The village has maintained its character as a working fishing community while also becoming a modest tourist destination, reflecting the broader economic shifts that many Irish coastal villages have experienced over the past several decades.
Today, Courtmacsherry is known locally for its beach, which attracts swimmers and visitors during the summer months, and for its continuing tradition as a fishing village. The strand and surrounding coastal environment have become focal points for recreational activities. The village supports a small population and serves the surrounding rural community, with local amenities and services reflecting its modest size. For residents and the wider Cork community, Courtmacsherry represents an example of a traditional Irish coastal settlement that continues to balance heritage, local livelihoods, and contemporary life.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
17 townlands registradas
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- Courtmacsherry
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- Cork
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- Corcaigh
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- República de Irlanda
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