Terryglass facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Terryglass Tír Dhá Ghlas
Village
Terryglass Location in Ireland
Country	Ireland
Province	Munster
County	County Tipperary
Time zone	UTC+0 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-1 (IST (WEST))

Terryglass (which means "land of the two streams" in Irish) is a small village in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is located on the R493 road, right on the north-eastern shore of Lough Derg. This is where the famous River Shannon flows into the Lough.

Terryglass is known for being a very beautiful place. It even won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition twice, in 1983 and 1997. This award is given to towns that are well-kept and attractive.

Exploring Terryglass's Past: A Look at Its History

In ancient times, Terryglass was known as Tír dá glass. A very important monastery (a place where monks live) was built here in 549. It was founded by a saint named Columba of Terryglass. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, a group of early Irish saints.

This monastery became a major learning center. Around the year 1160, a famous book called the Book of Leinster was created here. This book is a huge collection of Irish history, stories, and poems. Today, you can find it at Trinity College Dublin. It's believed that Áed Ua Crimthainn, who was the abbot (leader) of the monastery at the time, helped create this book.

However, life wasn't always peaceful. The Vikings often attacked the monastery. In 843, a Viking leader named Turgesius raided Terryglass. Later, in 1164, the monastery was burned down. You can still see a wall from this old abbey behind the Old Church in the village today.

A view of the old church in Terryglass.

Discovering the Holy Wells of Terryglass

Terryglass is home to two special holy wells. These wells are places where people believe the water has healing powers.

St. Augh's Eye Well: A Story of Sight

St. Augh's Eye Well is located near the quay (a place where boats dock). It is named after a 9th-century Christian saint called Augh. A local story says that Augh lost his eyes to a Danish chieftain. But, thanks to the water from this well, he got his sight back!

People still visit this well today, especially on Saturdays in May. They hope the water will help with eye problems. The ritual involves saying prayers and washing their eyes with the well's water. Small offerings, like flowers, are often left on a nearby bush. Some legends even say that Saint Patrick himself baptized people here.

St. Columba's Headache Well: A Cure for Aches

The other well is St. Columba's Headache Well, found right in the village. It's named after Columba of Terryglass, the saint who founded the monastery. People believe that the water from this well can help cure headaches and migraines.

Fun and Games: Sports and Activities in Terryglass

Terryglass offers many ways to stay active and have fun!

Gaelic Games with Shannon Rovers GAA

The local Gaelic sports club is called Shannon Rovers GAA. It includes players from Terryglass, Kilbarron, and nearby areas. Their home ground is Páirc an Phobail in Ballinderry. The team's colors are red and white.

Soccer with Shannon Rangers FC

If you love soccer, Shannon Rangers FC is the local club. They also play at Páirc an Phobail. The junior team wears black jerseys with red trim. Younger players wear red and black vertical stripes.

Cycling Adventures

Terryglass is part of several cycling routes in North Tipperary. One popular route is 65 kilometers long. It starts in Nenagh and is a great half-day cycle for exploring the area.

Boating on Lough Derg

Terryglass is a very popular spot for boating. It has both public and private marinas. This means there are places for boats to dock, making it easy to enjoy Lough Derg.

Famous People Connected to Terryglass

Many interesting people have lived in or been connected to Terryglass throughout history.

• Columba of Terryglass (died 552): He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He founded the famous monastery in Terryglass in 548 and was buried there.
• Áed Ua Crimthainn (12th century): He was the abbot of the Terryglass monastery. He is known for being a scribe and helping to create the important Book of Leinster.
• Sir William Hickie: An Irish-born Major General in the British Army and a politician. He lived in Slevoir, near Terryglass.
• Martin O'Meara VC (born 1882): He was a brave soldier who received the Victoria Cross, a very high military award.