Ballinspittle

Ballinspittle (Irish: Béal Átha an Spidéil, meaning 'ford mouth of the hospital')[2] is a village in County Cork, Ireland.

The village is a community with new housing estates, businesses, a post office, a national school and a Gaelic Athletic Association facility known as the Jim O' Regan Memorial Park.

Ancient historical sites in the area include Ballycatten Fort, which dates from the sixth century, and Curtapurteen, which, according to legend, Saint Patrick once visited.

[4] In the summer of 1985, Ballinspittle received national and international attention when inhabitants claimed to have witnessed a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary moving spontaneously.

[citation needed] Community events include historical walks, road bowling, markets, family athletics, and a visit by the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat.

Blessed Virgin Mary of Ballinspittle Moving Statue
Road signage in Ballinspittle