Ardfinnan
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Ardfinnan (Ard Fhíonáin in Irish) is a small village in south County Tipperary, Ireland. It is situated on the river Suir. The parish of Ardfinnan is made up of three areas: Ardfinnan, Ballybacon, and Grange.
[edit] Places of interest
The most prominent feature of the village is the castle which was built by King John around 1180 to guard the river crossing. The Bridge was started soon after the castle was completed. The castle has a long and varied history of owners, and indeed is inhabited to this day but it is not open to the public.
[edit] Sport
- Ballybacon-Grange GAA is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.
[edit] See also
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