Thomastown, County Kilkenny

Thomastown
Baile Mhic Andáin (Irish)
Town
Thomastown and the River Nore
Thomastown and the River Nore
Thomastown is located in Ireland
Thomastown
Thomastown
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°31′36″N 7°08′14″W / 52.526667°N 7.137222°W / 52.526667; -7.137222
CountryIreland
ProvinceLeinster
CountyKilkenny
Founded13th Century
Population2,305
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceS585420

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] As of the 2022 census, Thomastown had a population of 2,305,[1] making the town the third most populous in the county.

  1. ^ a b "Census Interactive Map – Towns: Thomastown". Census 2022. Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Baile Mhic Andáin / Thomastown". logainm.ie. Bunachar Logainmneacha na hÉireann. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.