Kilmichael, County Cork

Kilmichael is a village and Civil [parishes in Ireland|civil parish] in the barony of West Muskerry, County Cork, Ireland. Kilmichael's post office is located on an early map at the Cooldorragha Cross Roads. Kilmichael is part of the Cork North-West.

Kilmichael Ambush

The Kilmichael Ambush took place near the village during the Irish War of Independence. The actual fight took place in the townlands of Haremount and Shanacashel. The Kilmichael Ambush site is marked by a monument which is approximately south of the village.

The local national school, Dromleigh National School, is one of the oldest in Ireland and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2015. The school was opened in 1840 and still operates from the original school building.