Knockanore () is a rural village and townland in County Waterford, situated approximately 9 miles (15 km) from neighbouring towns Youghal (County Cork) and Tallow (County Waterford).The village is located on a designated scenic routeway. History Knockanore is a townland in the ancient parish of Kilcockan. The ancient parishes of Templemichael, Kilwatermoy and Kilcockan were merged into a single union called Knockanore. The Roman Catholic parish of Templemichael is now known as Glendine; however, a Church of Ireland church called Templemichael still exists. Agriculture Today, the village and the surrounding parish serves agricultural purposes primarily and a significant percentage of local families have some connection with agriculture in Knockanore. Toponymy The name itself is derived from the Irish , or , which translates as "the hill of autumn/gold", reflecting the many yellow furze bushes which once were plentiful in the area. Population According to the 2006 census of population, there were 890 persons living in the area that the united parishes cover. Areas such as Kilcockan (incorporating the village of Knockanore also) and Kilwatermoy West have decreased in population very slightly since 2002, while areas like Templemichael/Glendine and Kilwatermoy East have seen a slight population increase since 2002. Population distribution is represented mainly by scattered settlement, given the rural nature of the area. Size The village itself is officially located within one linear mile, reaching from the townland of Kilcockan to the south to just above the hub of the village itself, on the northern side. Local facilities include a public house 'The Shamrock Inn,' a post office, a Catholic church and a national school. A community hall sits beside the school and was officially opened in May 2009. It caters for various community functions and events, as well as private school assemblies and games. United Parishes Knockanore is one of the 'United Parishes,' which collectively span an area wider than the village itself. The other parishes are Glendine, which reach southwards almost to Youghal. To the northern side lies Kilwatermoy, which reaches almost to Tallow. As a result, the parish is served by three churches, one at each of these locations. The above population figure accounts for the number of people within these three parishes. Community Knockanore is home to the Shamrocks Hurling Club, which is at intermediate level in the West Waterford division. The club is served by the John F. Kennedy park in Knockanore, which was first