Templeglantine can be understood through three distinct themes: the Limerick Greenway, Holy Trinity Church, and a local music tradition. The car-free cycling and walking route passes through the village; the church’s history ranges from a silver chalice dating to 1796 to the church built in 1829. Tullig Wood is nearby. If you are looking for a hotel, you can consider whether the route, church and music history, or nature will be the deciding factor for your trip.
Limerick Greenway and Getting There
The Limerick Greenway is a newly developed, car-free cycling and walking route along the former railway line from Limerick to Tralee. It passes through Templeglantine. Parking is available at Halla Inse Bán on the local L21006 road, opposite the church. From there, the Greenway can be reached 1 km to the north via this local road. As local access arrangements may change, check local access conditions before your visit.
On the section from Barnagh to Templeglantine, the route passes beneath two stone bridges; this section also features flowering embankments. These provide useful landmarks for anyone planning to include the Greenway in their trip.
A public bus service runs along the N21 between Limerick City and Tralee or Killarney; Templeglantine is a stop. Check the route and timetable before travelling to make sure your journey fits the available services.
The Greenway within the wider Limerick destination
Within the wider Limerick destination, the 40-kilometre, car-free Greenway connects Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Templeglantine, and Abbeyfeale. The route can be divided into stages. The regional Greenway also includes the 115-metre Barnagh Tunnel and Ferguson’s Viaduct, a cast-iron viaduct. Along with walking and cycling, these structures give the Greenway a railway history.
Churches and Local History
The present-day Holy Trinity Church was built in 1829 and dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It is one of the oldest churches still in use in the Diocese of Limerick. The church contains a silver chalice dating to 1796; the baptismal font and holy water font are also believed to date from 1829.
The former church is also part of the village’s history. Its ruins no longer survive, but a small wall marks the site of the west gable. The site of the old church ruins is now within Templeglantine Cemetery.
Music Tradition and Tullig Wood
Templeglantine is also known locally as Glantine. Its Irish music and literary tradition dates back to the 18th century. Glantine is associated 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 inherited local traditions.
Nearby Templeglantine is Tullig Wood, a peaceful woodland with rich native flora and fauna. Willow warblers and chiffchaffs live in the trees. The woodland adds a natural element to the area, complementing the village’s church and music history.
Discover more destinations: Knocklong, Clarina, Newcastle West, Caherconlish, Pallasgreen, Rathkeale, Adare, Cill Mocheailóg
For the wider travel overview: Limerick.
