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Village in Cork Harbour, Ireland
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Crosshaven is a coastal village in County Cork, with a population of 3300 in 2022. It's at the point where the River Owenabue flows into Cork Harbour, and its Irish name is Bun an Tabhairne, "mouth of the river Sabhrann". It grew up from the 18th century when the harbour was fortified, becoming a garrison town for Fort Camden, which remained in British hands until 1938. Tourism developed when the railway arrived in 1904, and it also became a commuter town for Cork. In 1966 the Royal Cork Yacht Club, based in Cobh since 1720, relocated to Crosshaven and brought the Cork Week Regatta with them.
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Anglican church designed by William Burges, the architect of St Fin Barre's in Cork, and completed in 1868. It replaced the dilapidated St Matthew's.
Artillery position defending Cork harbour, established in 1550. It was reinforced against the French threat from 1780 and the present sturdy fort was raised in the 1860s. It remained in military use until 1980 then fell derelict, before being restored. Free parking, assistance dogs only.
Cafe with coffee, cake and light bites, nice outdoor seating area.
Good central place for bar food.
Bar and grill looking over the bay, with TV sport and live music.
Trad pub, also has good seafood.
Peaceful B&B 1 km west of town.
Boxy modern mid-range hotel, comfy enough, with leisure centre and pool.
Bus 220 continues west from the village as far as Camden Fort Meagher. You need a car to enjoy the further beaches.
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