Templeglantine: Greenway, Churches and Irish Music

The Limerick Greenway passes through Templeglantine; alongside it, Holy Trinity Church and a musical and literary tradition dating back to the 18th century shape the area’s local history.

On the Limerick Greenway: Route and Getting There

The Limerick Greenway is a recently developed, traffic-free cycling and walking route along the former railway line from Limerick to Tralee, passing through Templeglantine. On the section from Barnagh to Templeglantine, the route passes beneath two stone bridges; this section also has flower-covered embankments. The stone bridges represent the built features of the section, while the flower-covered embankments highlight its vegetation.

Parking is available at Halla Inse Bán on the local L21006 road, opposite the church. From there, the Limerick Greenway can be reached by heading north along this road for 1 km. As local access arrangements may change, check them before your visit. A public bus service runs on the N21 between Limerick City and Tralee or Killarney, with a stop in Templeglantine. Check the route and timetable before travelling.

In the wider destination of Limerick, the Greenway is a 40-kilometre, traffic-free route for cycling and walking. In the wider destination of Limerick, the Greenway connects the landscape of West Limerick with Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeile. The regional Greenway also includes the 115-metre-long Barnagh Tunnel and Ferguson’s cast-iron Viaduct.

Church History in Templeglantine

Holy Trinity Church in Templeglantine was built in 1829 and dedicated to the Holy Trinity that same year. It is one of the oldest churches in the Diocese of Limerick still in use. The baptismal font and holy water font probably also date from 1829; a silver chalice in the church dates from 1796. An older liturgical object thus stands alongside fittings believed to date from the year the church was built.

The ruins of Templeglantine’s former church no longer remain. A small wall marks the site of the west gable; the site is now within Templeglantine Cemetery.

Music, Tradition and Nature in the Surrounding Area

Templeglantine is also locally known as Glantine. The area’s Irish musical and literary tradition dates back to the 18th century; Glantine is also connected with the Sliabh Luachra region and has its own musical style. The Templeglantine branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann promotes Irish culture, music, dance, Gaeilge, singing and local traditions passed down through generations. The combination of a local name, a distinctive musical style and regional ties gives this musical tradition a clear sense of place.

Tullig Wood is near Templeglantine. The tranquil woodland is rich in native flora and fauna; willow warblers and chiffchaffs live among its branches. Alongside culture and the cycling route, this provides a specific natural destination in the area for visitors to explore.

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For the wider travel overview: Limerick.