Puckane

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Puckane (Pocán in Irish), occasionally also Puckaun, is a charming rural village in north County Tipperary, Ireland, lying 10 km north of Nenagh along the R493 and close to Lough Derg and Dromineer. It has a population of around 257 as per 2006 census.

Contents 1 People 2 Literature 3 Sport 4 External link

[edit] People

The songwriter Shane MacGowan spent much of his childhood in the neighbouring townland of Carney and has immortalised a number of local places in his songs such as "The Broad Majestic Shannon". The village was also mentioned in a well-known Christy Moore song. And local landmark "Paddy Kennedy's Pub" is a must visit for all who value a relaxed pint in a rural setting.

[edit] Literature

It should not be confused with the eponymous fictional village in Spike Milligan's novel Puckoon. This is debatable.

[edit] Sport

• Kildangan GAA is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.
• [http://www.kildangan.net/ Kildangan Gaelic Athletic Association

[edit] External link

• Puckane Development Association