Nad, County Cork facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nadd Nead an Iolair
Village
Eagles Nest pub in Nadd
Nadd Location in Ireland
Country	Ireland
Province	Munster
County	County Cork
Time zone	UTC+0 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-1 (IST (WEST))

Nadd, also spelled Nad, is a small village found in the northern part of County Cork, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Nead an Iolair, which means "nest of the eagle." This name likely refers to the village's location in the Boggeragh Mountains, where eagles might have once nested.

Nadd is located in the south-east of a historical area called the barony of Duhallow. It sits right where the Nadd and Glen Rivers meet. The village is also on the R579 road, which connects the towns of Kanturk and Cork.

About Nadd Village

Nadd is a small but growing community. Around 170 people live in the village and the areas nearby. In recent years, more young families have chosen to make Nadd their home, which has helped the population increase.

Where is Nadd Located?

Nadd is nestled in the foothills of the Boggeragh Mountains. These mountains are a beautiful natural feature of County Cork. The village's position at the meeting point of two rivers, the Nadd River and the Glen River, adds to its scenic charm.

Nadd's Place in Irish Politics

Nadd is part of a larger area known as the Cork North-West (Dáil constituency). This is an important political area in Ireland. When people vote in national elections, they vote for representatives from their constituency to sit in the Dáil Éireann, which is the main house of the Irish parliament.

The O'Keeffe Clan Connection

Historically, Nadd is known as part of the traditional home of the O'Keeffe clan. Clans are like large families or groups of people who share a common ancestor and often lived in the same area for many centuries. The O'Keeffes were a powerful and important clan in this part of Ireland.