Nenagh (Irish: An tAonach) is the largest town in North Tipperary, Republic of Ireland, with a population of 6,000¹. It is on the Nenagh River, which empties into Lough Derg at Dromineer, five miles to the north. The Silvermine mountains lie to the south of the town. Nenagh is situated on the N7 National Primary Route between Limerick and Dublin.

Nenagh Castle

Originally a market town (The Gaeilge name for Nenagh is Aonach Urmhumhan, meaning "Market of Ormonde" or East Munster), Nenagh is now a busy commercial town.

Chief amongst the town's attractions is Nenagh Castle, constructed by the FitzGerald family in 13th Century, and one of the finest of its kind in Ireland. It is over thirty metres high, and has a base of sixteen metres. Also worth a visit is the ruined Franciscan Abbey, which was also built in 1212. It was in use for six hundred years, with Fr. Patrick Harty being the last inhabitant. He died in 1817.

References

1. 2002 National Census Central Statistics Office

See also

• Towns of the Republic of Ireland