Ballysaggart, County Waterford
village in County Waterford, Ireland
Ballysaggart is a village in County Waterford, Ireland.
Amenities
It has a Catholic church, public house, shop, garage and petrol filling station as well as a GAA playing field and civic amenity site.
Access
The village is situated approximately 8 kilometres from Lismore and 25 kilometres from Fermoy. Some maps may refer to the area as Logleagh.
Climate
Ballysaggart, in County Waterford, has a temperate oceanic climate, resulting in mild temperatures and rainfall distributed throughout the year. The average annual temperature is around 10 °C, with the coldest month being January (3–4 °C) and the warmest months being July and August (18–19 °C). Rainfall occurs year-round, increasing during the winter, while winds are moderate to occasionally strong. The climate is generally humid and cloudy for most of the year .
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