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The '''Glen of Aherlow''' ([[Irish language|Irish]]: ''Gleann Eatharlaí'') is a picturesque valley nestling between Slievenamuck and the [[Galtee Mountains]] in West [[County Tipperary]] in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The principal village is Lisvarrinane or more commonly spelt Lisvernane with a hamlet at Rossadrehid where Aherlow creamery was located before its closure in the late 20th century. Other adjacent centres of population are the villages of [[Galbally, County Limerick|Galbally]] on the western fringe, Kilross (on the north west front) and [[Bansha]] which commands the eastern approach. Across the northern flank of Slievenamuck lies [[Tipperary Town]]. |
The '''Glen of Aherlow''' ([[Irish language|Irish]]: ''Gleann Eatharlaí'') is a picturesque valley nestling between Slievenamuck and the [[Galtee Mountains]] in West [[County Tipperary]] in [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The principal village is Lisvarrinane or more commonly spelt Lisvernane with a hamlet at Rossadrehid where Aherlow creamery was located before its closure in the late 20th century. Other adjacent centres of population are the villages of [[Galbally, County Limerick|Galbally]] on the western fringe, Kilross (on the north west front) and [[Bansha]] which commands the eastern approach. Across the northern flank of Slievenamuck lies [[Tipperary Town]]. |
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The picture below is an image of 'Christ the King' statue which overlooks the valley that the Glen of Aherlow is situated in. 'Christ the King' is situated on Slievnamuck on the approach road to Tipperary Town. As Aherlow is quite scenic, the car park at 'Christ the King' is often full during the summer and offers beautiful views on a clear day. |
The picture below is an image of 'Christ the King' statue which overlooks the valley that the Glen of Aherlow is situated in. 'Christ the King' is situated on Slievnamuck on the approach road to Tipperary Town. As Aherlow is quite scenic, the car park at 'Christ the King' is often full during the summer and offers beautiful views on a clear day. |
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Revision as of 21:28, 13 January 2010
The Glen of Aherlow (Irish: Gleann Eatharlaí) is a picturesque valley nestling between Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains in West County Tipperary in Ireland. The principal village is Lisvarrinane or more commonly spelt Lisvernane with a hamlet at Rossadrehid where Aherlow creamery was located before its closure in the late 20th century. Other adjacent centres of population are the villages of Galbally on the western fringe, Kilross (on the north west front) and Bansha which commands the eastern approach. Across the northern flank of Slievenamuck lies Tipperary Town.
The picture below is an image of 'Christ the King' statue which overlooks the valley that the Glen of Aherlow is situated in. 'Christ the King' is situated on Slievnamuck on the approach road to Tipperary Town. As Aherlow is quite scenic, the car park at 'Christ the King' is often full during the summer and offers beautiful views on a clear day.
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