Thomastown
Baile Mhic Andáin (Irish) | |
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Town | |
![]() Thomastown and the River Nore | |
Coordinates: 52°31′36″N 7°08′14″W / 52.526667°N 7.137222°W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | Kilkenny |
Founded | 13th Century |
Population | |
• Total | 2,445 |
Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Irish Grid Reference | S585420 |
Thomastown (Irish: Baile Mhic Andáin),[2] historically known as Grennan, is a town in County Kilkenny in the province of Leinster in the south-east of Ireland. It is a market town along a stretch of the River Nore which is known for its salmon and trout, with a number of historical landmarks in the vicinity. Visitor attractions include Jerpoint Abbey, Kilfane Glen gardens, and Mount Juliet Golf Course. The town is in a civil parish of the same name.[2]