Cadamstown Explained

Cadamstown
Native Name:Irish: Baile Mhic Ádaim
Native Name Lang:ga
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Ireland
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Ireland
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Leinster
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Offaly
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset1:+0
Timezone1 Dst:IST (WEST)
Utc Offset1 Dst:+1
Coordinates:53.1267°N -7.6536°W
Blank Name:Irish Grid Reference

Cadamstown, historically called Ballymacadam,[1] is a small village in County Offaly, Ireland. It lies on the R421 regional road, just north of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is about 20 km from Tullamore and 6 km from Kinnitty.[2]

Features

The village is divided by the gorge of the Silver River, which is crossed by the R421. The road forms the Main Street of the village. The plan is predominantly linear, centred on the bridge over the Silver River and comprises a Church, public house and approximately 20 houses, with a population of approximately 60 people. The Mill is to the west and the Ardara Masonry Bridge (which has been taken into National care) is to the north.[2] The Offaly Way begins in the village.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.logainm.ie/41456.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland
  2. Web site: Cadamstown Sraid Plan . Volume 2 Offaly County Development Plan . 2008-06-28.