Halfway, County Cork

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Halfway is situated on the L2231, just off the N71, close to the neighbouring village of Ballinhassig. Ballinhassig Garda station is located in Halfway.[1] Halfway formerly had two pubs; however, there is now only the Ramble Inn pub.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". There is also an angling shop.[2]

The annual Halfway Vintage Rally, a meeting of vintage car owners and enthusiasts, takes place over one weekend in September.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Road bowling is sometimes played on the national road between the villages of Halfway and Ballinhassig.[3]

Evidence of ancient settlement in the area includes several ringforts in the neighbouring townlands of Gortnaclogh, Annagh Beg and Rathroe.[4]

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A pillbox, dating to The Emergency (1939-1945), sits on the old Cork–Bandon road through Halfway

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