Newcastle, County Tipperary
Newcastle
An Caisleán Nua | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Waterford |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Urban | 245 |
| • Rural | 340 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | S129134 |
Newcastle (Irish: An Caisleán Nua) is a village in County Tipperary, Ireland.[1] It is in the barony of Iffa and Offa West. The River Suir runs past the village. Newcastle is located 17 kilometres from Clonmel, the county town of County Tipperary.
The remains of an Anglo-Norman castle (tower house) and medieval church are located near the village.[2]
Birthplace of: Rev. Dr. Robert McCarthy (1940- ) Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin 1999-2012. Mattie McGrath T.D (1958- ).
External links
References
- ^ "Placenames Database of Ireland". Dublin City University. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ Nugent, Louise. "Pilgrimage in Medieval Ireland". Retrieved 26 February 2015.
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