Tubberclair
Tubberclair (Irish: Tobar Chláir) is a place in the County of Westmeath, between Ballymahon and Athlone.
Tubberclair is a large parish with a population of approx 1000 people, roughly 7 miles from Athlone which includes the villages of Glasson and Ballykeeran. It borders Lough Ree for 10 miles on the Westmeath side and is reputed to be the centre of Ireland with a monument depicting this in the heart of the parish.
[edit] Amenities
It is home to a primary school, community centre, heritage centre, shops, pubs, restaurants and many small businesses including marinas. It is also home to Tubberclair GAA football club which boasts a rich history in county Westmeath and has provided many county players over the years. It is also home to the Glasson Golf Hotel and Country Club, with a course designed by Christy O'Connor Jnr that borders Lough Ree. The centre of Ireland is believed to be the pinnacle, in Rath, a region of Tubberclair.
[edit] Meaning of Toberclare
The exact meaning of Toberclare, or Tobar Chláir in Irish is uncertain. The first element clearly refers to a well, the second element Clár may refer to a board[1]. Alternatively, it could mean the well of the plain, as Toberclare is a largely flat, fertile plain.
Toberclare is the legal spelling of the name in English, Tobar Chláir in Irish. The spelling Tubberclair is often used locally.
[edit] References
- ^ The Well of the Board, John O' Donovan, Ordnance Survey Namebooks, 1837
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