Newcastle, County Tipperary
Newcastle (Irish: An Caisleán Nua) is a village in County Tipperary, Ireland.[1] Located close to the border with County Waterford, 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.
Newcastle An Caisleán Nua | |
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Village | |
  Newcastle Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°16′19″N 7°48′40″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Tipperary |
| 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 |
The remains of an Anglo-Norman castle (tower house) and medieval church are located near the village.[2]
Newcastle is the birthplace of Rev. Dr. Robert MacCarthy, Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin (1999-2012). Politician Mattie McGrath is also from the area.
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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