Loughmore-Castleiney
Mausoleum of the McCormack Brothers
in parish graveyard.
in parish graveyard.
Location of Loughmore-Castleiney parish in Cashel and Emly
Loughmore-Castleiney is an Ecclesiastical parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly. It is located in County Tipperary, Ireland. The area is made up of the villages of Loughmore and Castleiney and their hinterland. Loughmore is situated approximately 1 kilometer from the N62 road approximately half way between the towns of Templemore and Thurles. Castleiney is approximately 3 kilometers from Templemore.
The GAA club Loughmore-Castleiney GAA is based in the parish. It has traditionally been associated with gaelic football but also has a successful hurling team. It is one of the premier dual clubs in the county of Tipperary. Michéal Webster and Paul Ormonde from the club both are currently on the Tipperary GAA hurling team.
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