Tullaherin Explained

Tullaherin
Native Name:Irish: An Tulaigh Thirim
Native Name Lang:ga
Settlement Type:Civil parish
Pushpin Map:Ireland
Coordinates:52.58°N -7.13°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Ireland
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Kilkenny
Subdivision Type2:Barony
Subdivision Name2:Gowran
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto

Tullaherin is a civil parish and townland in County Kilkenny, Ireland.[1]

History

Tullaherin townland is the site of a number of historical archeological remains, including a round tower, an 11th-13th century ruined church and two ogham stones. Kilbline Castle, a 16th-century tower house, also lies within the civil parish.

The Tullaherin round tower stands 22.5 m high and was probably built in the 11th century. The cap is missing and the top 3 m are a second phase of masonry. It is reported that the tower was struck by lightning in 1121. Most probably it was after this date that the top was rebuilt on the same principle as Clonmacnoise with eight windows instead of the usual four.[2]

The present church at Tullaherin was built about 1840.[3] The Tullaherin Folk Museum can be viewed at the old parochial residence. The museum was established in 1981 by Duchas and the Tullaherin Heritage Society.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: An Tulaigh Thirim / Tullaherin . Irish Placenames Database . logainm.ie . 27 November 2020 .
  2. Brian Lalor: The Irish Round Tower: origins and architecture explored. Page 175. Collins Press 1999.
  3. In the Shadow of the Steeple . 1 . 9 . 0791-2048 . Tullaherin . Murphy . Murphy . Cassin . Mary .
  4. Web site: Tullaherin Local Museum, County Kilkenny . About Ireland.