Newmarket-on-Fergus

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Newmarket-on-Fergus
Cora Chaitlín

Location

centerMap highlighting Newmarket-on-Fergus

WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates:
52°45′35″N 8°53′37″W / 52.7597, -8.8935

Irish grid reference
R391682

Statistics

20 m (66 ft)

Population (2006)

1,542

Newmarket-on-Fergus (Irish: Cora Chaitlín, meaning Weir of Catherine, formerly known as Tradaree, meaning Trad's kingdom) is a town^[1] in County Clare, Ireland.

1 Geography
2 People
3 Commerce, industry and tourism
4 Gallery
5 References
6 See also
7 External links

[edit] Geography

The town is situated about halfway between Limerick and Ennis, and near to Shannon Town and airport. As its name implies, it lies on the River Fergus. The main N18 Limerick–Ennis road passed through Newmarket until the town was bypassed in 2003.

Neighbouring towns and villages include Clarecastle, Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Quin and Shannon.

[edit] People

Its population was given in the 2006 census as 1,542. The hinterland around Newmarket-on-Fergus is relatively densely populated by Irish standards due to the proximity of the large industrial area at Shannon. There are many housing estates such a Killinasoolagh Park, Avondale, Glenafrain, Gleanncora, Lough Gash, Glencragga and Boheraroan. Outlaying Townlands include: Knocknagun, Orlan, Lemenagh More, Lemenagh Beg, Killula, Cooleen......

It is the birthplace of Irish nationalist William Smith O'Brien.

[edit] Commerce, industry and tourism

Facilities in the town include a library, school, a Gaelic Athletic Association club (Newmarket-On-Fergus GAA), a number of pubs such as the Tradaree Arms, the Pub, the sports bar also known as Tesses, the Weavers, O Neills and the Hunters, a Macra club, restaurants and convenience stores.

The well known tourist attraction Bunratty Castle is also in the parish. Dromoland Castle is located 1.5km from Newmarket, along the road towards Ennis.