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2 unusual facts about Nenagh


Johnny Hayes

Born in New York City to a family of Irish emigrants (from Nenagh in Co. Tipperary), Johnny Hayes is probably best known for winning the controversial marathon race at the London Olympics.

Peacock-class corvette

This ship takes her name from a Tipperary saint born around the year 611 who, after taking religious vows in her teens, founded a convent in Kilkeary, near Nenagh.


Annals of Nenagh

The Annals of Nenagh are a set of Irish annals composed in Latin at the Franciscan convent of Nenagh, County Tipperary, founded c.

Curreeny

Curreeny is in close proximity to Dolla, Templederry and Kilcommon villages and within reasonable driving distance from Limerick city, Nenagh, Thurles, Templemore, Tipperary, Newport and Cashel.


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