Plate Cove West is a village on the

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. It borders

Plate Cove East Plate Cove East is a small community located in Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of the federal electoral riding of Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor. It was officially a town from 1960 until 2004. In 1966 it had a popu ...

and is located about 30 km west of

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. The population in this unincorporated community was 174 residents as of 2010. Most residents are employed by the local

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or as

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. The most common family names in the community are Furlong, Philpott, Keough, Fennell and Walsh. The first postmistress was Catherine Jane Walsh. It is rumored that the

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is shaped like a dinner bowl or plate, giving it the name of 'Plate Cove.' In the small village there is only one store, 'Fennell's Atlantic Grocery,' and a fish plant 'Furlong Brothers Ltd.' Plate Cove is known for its annual St. Patrick's Day concert presented at the local

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, located between the east and west side of the harbour. This event is organized by locals and includes skits and songs for all to enjoy.

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