Buttevant

Buttevant (Cill na Mallach in Irish) is a village in County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the N20 road between Limerick and Cork. The Limerick–Cork railway line passes by the town, but the village's station is now closed.

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Buttevant has a long equine tradition; the ancient Cahirmee horse fair is still held here every year. The steeplechase originated in 1752 as a result of a horse race from the steeple of Buttevant Protestant church to that of Doneraile, 7 km away.

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In August 1 1980, 18 people were killed and 62 were injured in a rail accident at Buttevant railway station on the main Cork-Dublin line. A train carrying 230 passengers was derailed when it crashed into a siding at 70mph. This accident led to a major review of the national rail safety policy.

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On the 25th anniversary of this accident, a commemorative service was held and a plaque in memory of the dead erected at Buttevant station.

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The nearby village of Churchtown was home to Oliver Reed. The actor is buried in Bruhenny Graveyard in the town opposite O'Brien's Pub.

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Irish: Irish may refer to:...

County Cork: County Cork (Contae Chorca? in Irish) is the most southwesterly and the largest of the modern counties of Ireland. Often called "The Rebel County", the region is so named because it has often taken a position in major conflicts contrary to that of most of Ireland. Attractions include the Blarney Sto...

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