Skeheenarinky

Skeheenarinky (Irish: Sceichín na Rince, meaning 'The Dancing Bush')[1] is a townland in south-west County Tipperary, Ireland.

Situated between the foothills of the Galtee Mountains and the low-lying farmland at the north end of Ballyporeen civil parish.

Skeheenarinky was once the location of an extravagant mansion called Galtee Castle, the original structure built for the 2nd Earl of Kingston dated from the late 18th Century, it was later remodelled and expanded but was completely demolished c.1941.

[5][6] Skeheenarinky National School was built in 1858 and celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2008,[7] a book chronicling its history was produced to mark the occasion.

[7] The school's primary catchment area comprises the Coolagaranroe electoral division, this recorded a population of 565[9] at the 2016 national census.

Skeheenarinky National School.