Tinahely

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Tinahely
Tigh na hÉille
Location
Location of Tinahely
centerMap highlighting Tinahely
Irish grid reference
T033731
Statistics
Province: Leinster
County: County Wicklow
Elevation: 116 m (380 ft)
Population (2002) 692 

Tinahely (Irish: Tigh na hÉille, meaning House of Éille) is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies south of the Wicklow Mountains in a valley of the River Derry, which runs through the heart of the village. The population of Tinahely itself in the 2002 census was 692, although the electoral division had 1,227 persons registered.

The former Market House in the main square – now a public library
The former Market House in the main square – now a public library


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[edit] Places of interest

  • The Courthouse Arts Centre is based in the former courthouse building in the centre of the village. The Courthouse hosts musical performances, artist exhibitions, play and film screenings. The building itself was restored by a committee of local people with help from FÁS.
  • A walk along the route of a former railway leads from Tinahely to Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood in the nearby town of Shillelagh.

[edit] Sport

The village has a Gaelic Athletic Association team and the club colours are red and white.

[edit] Events

  • The Tinahely Agricultural Show takes place annually on the first Monday of August (a bank holiday in the Republic). The one day Show is held at Fairwood Park and has been running for over 70 years.

[edit] Transport

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Tinahely station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-11-24.

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 52°48′N, 6°28′W

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