Welcome to Charleville

Charleville or Rath Luirc (Rath Luirc or An Rath ) is a town in north County Cork, situated in Ireland's Golden Vale, near the border with County Limerick.

Charleville's name originates from 'Charles Town' showing the town's 17^thcentury foundation. The name was Gaelicised in the 1920s to Rath Luirc but this has been very sparsely used since. Significant industries in the town include Kerry Co-Op and the booming construction and services sector. The main Tralee-Cork-Dublin railway line pass through the town.

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Charleville News from The Corkman

French mayor to pay tribute to local troops

A French mayor will travel to Fermoy to pay personal tribute to the local soldiers killed fighting to liberate his own village during World War One.

Publish: Saturday 15th September 12:00am

Closing the Waterloo junction not the right answer for locals

Public representatives in Mid-Cork have urged Cork County Council to come up with an engineering solution to a dangerous junction on the main Cork-Mallow Road to allow it remain open for local residents who say closing it will add miles to their local journeys.

Publish: Saturday 15th September 12:00am

President Higgins to attend Liam Miller tribute match in Cork

President Michael D Higgins is to attend the tribute match in honour of Mid-Cork man Liam Miller this month which will raise funds both for the late Mr Miller's family and a number of Cork charities, including Marymount Hospice where he passed away after a battle against cancer.

Publish: Saturday 15th September 12:00am

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