Watergrasshill (Irish: Cnocan na Biolrai) is a small town in County Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. The 2011 census recorded a population of 1,316. Bypassed in 2003, the town is situated on the R639 road. It is accessible via junction 17 of the M8 motorway. The National Ploughing Championships were held here in 1974 and 1979. Watergrasshill used to be called Watercresshill

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29Jan/13

HISTORY..C’MON LADS…..

 Two of the pennants visible in the adjacent photo have been created to mark the historic U16  National Cup Last 32 fixture between Watergrasshill United and Malahide United, which will take place this Saturday February 2nd. One of the momento’s will be presented to Malahide United on matchday, while the other will be kept by more…

24Jan/13

Jan 24th – Gala Weekend Preparations Underway

On the back of the hugely successful Fashion Show in May 2012, Watergrasshill United and the Watergrasshill National School Parents Association are once again teaming up to run a Gala Weekend in Watergrasshill this Summer. Preparation for the event is well underway and we hope to announce the full line-up of events within the next more…

24Jan/13

The Academy of Emergency Care (CUH)

Watergrasshill United members pictured who sucessfully completed The Academy of Emergency Care (CUH) Level 1 Sports First Aid and CPR/AED courses on Sunday 13 & 20th last respectively. A subsidised investment made by Watergrasshilll United for the welfare of all members of the club & community.  

20Jan/13

Jan 20th – CPR/AED Completed

Today, the following members of our Club completed CPR and AED training at the Arts Centre in Watergrasshill – Paul Sharkey, Derry Desmond, Frank Cronin, Robert Knaap, Chris Sheehan, Marcus O’ Reilly, Tony Carroll, Dave Hogan, Billy Loftus & Dave Doyle. The course proved very informative and covered everything from bandages to defibrillators. Many thanks to more…

19Jan/13

An update on Development Pamoja in Kenya by James Hennessy

Development Pamoja – “Our colleagues in Kenya”,by James Hennessy Development Pamoja is a community based organisation working in the Rift Valley in Kenya. Our main focus is empowering communities to become self-sufficient. Since 2010 we have provided zero interest loans to people in the district of Mogotio, enabling them to start small businesses. In the more…

18Jan/13

FAI S5 Competition 2013 (www.5s.ie) – Watergrasshill United In The Community..

Hopefully a team from Cork will get the amazing experience of playing in Aviva stadium. There are different divisions for different standards, and the cost is from €40 per game, or just €5 per person. If you only have half a squad and would like to play, then speak to the 5s organisers and they more…

13Jan/13

Jan 13th – Level 1 First Aid Completed by Seven Coaches

Continuing our ethos of providing the best facilities possible to all our members, we are glad to announce that several of our Officers/Coaches completed Level 1 First Aid & Sporting Injuries today by completing a 5 hour course in the Arts Centre in Watergrasshill. The course was run by the Academy of Emergency Care, CUH. more…

12Jan/13

First Aid,CPR,AED Course

Tomorrow at noon in the Arts Centre. Sports First Aid – This course is certified for two years. Course is run by Tony O Brien of Fairhill Sports Clinic Cork Sandwiches will be supplied, compliments of Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC CPR & AED course next Sunday at noon, same venue.