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Monkstown, parish and village,
Kerrycurrihy barony, South East county Cork, Ireland, 7 miles south
east of Cork ; acreage 1,540 ; soil fertile. Monkstown is situated
amidst dense woods on the west shore of the estuary of the Lee, in
the south vicinity of Passage West and opposite Queenstown. Its
name is said to be derived from a small Benedictine monastery
(which has completely disappeared), established in the 14th century
as a cell to St. John's, Waterford. The village contains many
handsome villas, some of which are in Elizabethan style. The
Protestant church, in Gothic style, dates from 1832. There is also
a Roman Catholic church. The Royal Victoria Baths are furnished
with every comfort for visitors. Monkstown Castle, a quadrangular
edifice with square towers at is sides, was erected in 1636 by the
Archdeacons, who forfeited the property in consequence of their
adherence to the cause of James II. ; from the grounds there is a
fine view of the harbour.
Population (parish): 2,090.
Population (village): 581.
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