Dromineer

Dromineer (Irish: Drom Inbhir/Druim Inbhir, meaning 'ridge of the river mouth')[2] is a small village and townland[3] in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Historic documents describe the places as "Dromynnyre"; the earliest form of the name dating from 1302 was Dromynwyr.

[4] Home to an ivy-clad ruined 13th-century Kennedy tower house, public harbour and other facilities, it is a destination for some tourists, including those interested in boating on the lake.

[citation needed] The name Dromineer in Irish is "Drom Inbhir", meaning the back of the ford of the river.

[6] In addition to the O'Kennedy towerhouse (ruined), structures listed as being protected by Tipperary County Council in the area include Dromineer Quay and Canal store.

[citation needed] In 1582 the Butler Earls of Ormond re-captured the castle/towerhouse, and the Cantwells returned as tenants until c. 1640.

Uppon the sd lands stands an old castle, six thatch houses, and fowerteene cottages."

[citation needed] It is located in the parish of Puckane & Carrig, which consists of a total of 71 townlands and is 18,310 statute acres or approximately 28.6 square miles in extent.

The parish has a number of sites that have Early Christian religious associations, including Dromineer.

Folklore recalls four places in the parish where Mass was secretly celebrated during the Penal Days.

The 65 km route starts at Banba Square, Nenagh and is listed as a half-day cycle.