Geography
Historical Loughmore is situated on the banks of the River Suir some 5.5 km south of Templemore, 10 km north of Thurles and a kilometre east of the main N62 road between those towns. Castleiney itself is located some 5 km away and closer to Templemore. The parish is located in the region known as the Golden Vale, one of the richest agricultural areas in Europe. Dairy farming and cattle raising are the principal occupations.
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