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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.

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  • 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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  • Slí Finn Drive

    Slí Finn Drive

    Slí Finn DriveStart: KilfinaneFinish: BallylandersDistance: 30kmGentle, winding roads cut through this scenic terrain that’s dotted with wonderful ... more…

  • Tommy McCarthy Commemorative Weekend

    24-28th AugustWeds 24th 9pm, Scoil Pol---Launch of book on Tommy McCarthy by Eamon Grimes(Limerick Hurling Captain 1973)Followed by a Talk on Limer... more…

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    Adult Art Classes in Kilfinane

    Tara is a Local Artist living in the Kilfinane area and wants to give adults an enjoyable experience while learning to paint and develop their skil... more…

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