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Goleen Parish is a beautiful haven of hills, cliffs, beaches and wild flowers.
The main activities are farming and tourism. There are good services, facilities and amenities for everyday
living and vacations.
Goleen is the last parish in Ireland's southwest before America. The most southwesterly point
in Ireland is Mizen Head. Goleen village was established in the last 19th century as a permanent
development of an old cattle fair - all the houses were built with shop fronts. St. Patrick's Church
had its 150th anniversary in 2005.
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