TEMPLEMORE
Ireland
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Local legend says the devil bit off the top of this mountain, leaving its unique shape. Today, it’s a popular hiking trail with panoramic views of the Irish midlands. The walk takes about an hour.
Devil’s Bit
Mountain
Mountain
Templemore, a quiet town in County Tipperary, offers vast green spaces, historic ruins, and the country’s only police academy — all at the base of the Devil’s Bit Mountains.
Templemore
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The only police training college in Ireland. It’s been based in Templemore since 1964 and gives the town its unique rhythm — part peaceful countryside, part working academy town.
Garda College
Local legend says the devil bit off the top of this mountain, leaving its unique shape. Today, it’s a popular hiking trail with panoramic views of the Irish midlands. The walk takes about an hour.
Templemore Golf Club & Pitch & Putt
The medieval church that gave Templemore its name. Once the parish church of Corkatenny, it remained in use until 1790. Its quiet ruins still stand where the town’s story began.
An Teampall Mór
The ruins of a 14th-century medieval castle, tucked away in the park. No fences, no signs — just stone walls, ivy, and a quiet sense of history waiting to be touched.
Black
Castle
Ruins
Castle
Ruins
A quiet lake where swans and ducks come right up to you — and yes, you can feed them from your hand. Come in the morning for calm reflections and the soft sounds of nature.
Lake with
Swans and
Ducks
Swans and
Ducks
Hidden among the trees, tiny doors suddenly appear. Children love to spot them, and even adults can’t help but pause. Every step along this short trail feels like a secret waiting to be discovered.
Fairy Trail
in the Park
in the Park
Templemore Town Park
One of the largest urban parks in Ireland — once part of a noble estate, now open to everyone. A peaceful green space with walking paths, sports zones, and the feeling that time here moves a little slower.
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WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
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WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
WELCOME TO TEMPLEMORE — DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS, PARK RUNS, FARMERS MARKET, AND HISTORIC SITES!
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The family built the grand Templemore Abbey, a neo-Gothic mansion surrounded by forest and gardens. Sadly, the house was destroyed by fire in the 1920s and today lies in ruins, adding mystery to the park.
The Carden Family
In the 18th–19th centuries, the powerful Carden family owned much of Templemore. They shaped the town’s look and legacy, bringing elegance and ambition to the area.
The Black
Castle
Castle
Built by the Butlers in the 13th century as a fortified stronghold. In 1698, John Carden leased it from Charles Butler, and in 1704 purchased the estate. Located in today’s town park, the castle was abandoned after a mid-18th-century fire.
The name Templemore comes from the Irish “An Teampall Mór”, meaning “The Great Church.”
In the 12th century, the Knights Templar established a monastery here, making it a local center of faith and power.
After the order’s dissolution, the lands passed to Augustinians. Legends still speak of hidden seals, treasure, and underground chambers beneath the old foundations.
In the 12th century, the Knights Templar established a monastery here, making it a local center of faith and power.
After the order’s dissolution, the lands passed to Augustinians. Legends still speak of hidden seals, treasure, and underground chambers beneath the old foundations.
History of Templemore
The Templars and the “Great Church”
