It is in the Roman Catholic parish of Kilcommon and Hollyford and Rearcross, in the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, and is in the barony of Kilnamanagh Lower.

It is on the R497 regional road, which runs north–south for 55 km through the Silvermine and Slieve Felim Mountains from Nenagh to Tipperary Town.

The O'Sullivan Beara Route, which passes through the village, runs from Castletownbere, County Cork for 350 km (220 mi) to Monaghan.

It is a small site containing a variety of habitats and species found in unimproved upland grassland within the steep valley of the Multeen, a tributary of the River Suir.

[5] The Marquess and his retinue were traversing the hill country by horse and carriage when they lost their bearings and sought shelter in the parish priest's house, who provided hospitality with an overnight stay and victuals for their ongoing journey.