Ballinagree
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Ballinagree is a small village in County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...

, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...

.. Ballinagree and its surrounding areas comprise one of the richest areas in northern Europe for Megalithic monuments. It is located 18 miles (29km) west of Cork city, 8km north east of Macroom, 5km west of Rylane
Rylane
Rylane Cross is a village in County Cork, Ireland. The town is roughly midway between Millstreet and Cork city, north of Macroom in the Parish of Aghabullogue.-See also:* List of towns and villages in Ireland-External links:* *...

, 10km north west of Coachford
Coachford
Coachford is a village west of Cork City, in County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the north side of the River Lee. Coachford got its name from Áth an Chóiste as there used to be a narrow ford across a stream...

 and 19km of Blarney
Blarney
Blarney is a town and townland in County Cork, Ireland. It lies north-west of Cork and is famed as the site of Blarney Castle, home of the legendary Blarney Stone.-Tourism:Blarney town is a major tourist attraction in County Cork...

. It is in the Parish of Aghinagh that has Rusheen, Bealnamorive and parts of Carrigadrohid
Carrigadrohid
Carrigadrohid: is a village in the Canovee Electoral Area of Mid-Cork, Ireland, situated on the north bank of the River Lee...

 in it. It is famous for the song "Thady Quill
Thady Quill
Thady Quill is a popular traditional Irish song. The song is ironic as it was written about an individual living in County Cork who was not a heroic figure. It was recorded by The Clancy Brothers on their album Come Fill Your Glass with Us.-Composer:...

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See also

  • List of towns and villages in Ireland
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