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Kilfinane (Cill Fhíonáin in Irish) is a small market town in southeast County Limerick, Ireland. The Town’s name comes from the Irish words “Cill” (church) and “Fhíonáin” (Finian), making its meaning “Church of Saint Finian.” Kilfinane is located approximately 40 km southeast of Limerick and approximately 70 km north-northwest of Cork. The town has a population of approximately 750 people.

  • Kilfinane County Limerick ireland Ballyhoura
  • Kilfinane County Limerick ireland Ballyhoura
  • Kilfinane County Limerick ireland Ballyhoura

At an elevation of over 150 metres, Kilfinane is the highest town in County Limerick. It is surrounded on three sides by the Ballyhoura Mountains, and on the fourth side is the “Golden Vale” region that runs through Counties Limerick, Cork, and Tipperary.

Even today, locals have been known to break into song about the durable Mr Snagge comparing him to a certain farm yard animal’s posterior.

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  • Hiking through the Ballyhoura Countryside

    Blackrock Loop Walk

    Distance: 11km Time: 2hr30mins – 3hrsFrom Glenosheen, County Limerick, make your way to Greenwood Forest to commence your walk around the Black Roc... more…

  • Ballyhoura Drive

    Ballyhoura Drive

    Ballyhoura DriveStart: KilfinaneFinish: KilmallockDistance:123km Not only are you guaranteed beautiful scenery on this rural drive, but you’ll pass... more…

  • Lazy Dog Clay Pigeon Shooting

    Lazy Dog Clay Pigeon Shooting

    Lazy Dog is a Clay Bird Shooting Centre in Ballintubber, Kilfinane, Co. LimerickClubs, Corporate groups and individuals are welcomeRay Sampson is t... more…

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