Grange, County Waterford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grange
An Ghráinsigh
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Village
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![]() St. Marys Church, Grange
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Country | Ireland |
Province | Munster |
County | Waterford |
Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Grange (which is called An Ghráinsigh in Irish) is a small village in the west of County Waterford, Ireland. A village is a small community, and a townland is a traditional way of dividing land in Ireland. Grange is close to two other places: Ardmore and An Seanphobal. Ardmore and Grange together form a local church area known as the Ardmore-Grange parish.
What You Can Find in Grange
Grange is located on the N25 road, which is an important road connecting different towns. To the west, you'll find the town of Youghal, and to the north-east is Dungarvan.
In Grange, you can find several useful places:
- A local Roman Catholic church, which was built a long time ago in 1835.
- A national school called St. Mary's, where children go to learn.
- Two shops where you can buy things.
- A pub, which is a place where adults can relax.
Grange and Sports
Grange has even been part of a very famous international cycling race! In 1998, Stage 2 of the 1998 Tour de France passed right through the village. The Tour de France is one of the biggest cycling events in the world, so it was a special moment for Grange.