Tubbercurry facts for kids
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Tobercurry
Tobar an Choire (Irish)
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Town
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Wolfe Tone Square
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 Tobercurry
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Sligo |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Population
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2,307 |
| Eircode routing key |
F91
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| Telephone area code | +353(0)71 |
| Irish Grid Reference | G520114 |
Tubbercurry, also spelled Tobercurry, is a town in County Sligo, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Tobar an Choire, which mean "well of the corrie". A corrie is a bowl-shaped hollow often found in mountains.
Tubbercurry is the second-largest town in County Sligo. This is true for both its population and its land area. The town is located at the foot of the Ox Mountains. It sits along the N17 national primary road. Tubbercurry is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southwest of Sligo town. It is a "Fairtrade town," which means it supports fair prices for goods from developing countries. Tubbercurry is also twinned with Viarmes, a town in France.
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History of Tubbercurry
The town of Tubbercurry has a long history. The first time Tubbercurry is mentioned in old records is in 1397. In that year, a battle took place in the town. This battle was fought between two important families from Ireland, the O’Conor Don from Roscommon and the O’Conor Sligo from Sligo town. The local area of Tubbercurry has two special patron saints: Saint Naithí and Saint Attracta.
Fun Annual Events
Tubbercurry is a lively town that hosts three yearly festivals. These events bring music, dance, and drama to the area.
South Sligo Summer School
The South Sligo Summer School is a popular event. It focuses on traditional Irish music, songs, and dance. This school takes place every year during the second week of July. It's a great chance to learn about Irish culture.
Old Fair Day Festival
Another exciting event is the Old Fair Day Festival. This festival happens every year in early August. It celebrates the town's history and traditions.
Western Drama Festival
The Western Drama Festival is held in early March. This festival showcases plays and theatrical performances. It is a chance for people to enjoy different types of drama.
Sports and Activities
Tubbercurry offers many sports for people of all ages. The town has several local sports clubs.
Gaelic Games
The local Gaelic football and hurling club is called Tubbercurry GAA. These are traditional Irish sports that are very popular.
Other Sports Clubs
- Real Tubber F.C. is the local soccer club.
- South Sligo A.C. is the local athletics club, where people can train for running and other track and field events.
- There is also a Tubbercurry Golf Club located on the edge of the town.
- Other sports available in Tubbercurry include badminton, handball, and karate.
Education in Tubbercurry
Tubbercurry has good schools for its young people.
Saint Attracta's Community School
Saint Attracta's Community School is a secondary school in the town. It opened in November 2002. This school was formed when two older schools, Banada Abbey Secondary School and the Marist Convent, joined together.
National Schools
The town also has two national schools for younger children. These are Holy Family National School and Drimina National School.
Getting Around: Transport
Tubbercurry has public transport options to help people travel.
Bus Services
Bus services connect Tubbercurry to several other towns and cities. You can take a bus to Galway, Sligo, Castlebar, Westport, and Tuam. There are also bus services that go to the nearby Ireland West Airport.
Former Railway Station
Tubbercurry used to have a railway station. It first opened in October 1895. However, the station stopped taking passengers in June 1963. It closed completely in November 1975.
Famous People from Tubbercurry
Some notable people have come from Tubbercurry.
- Michael Fingleton was a former business leader in Ireland.
- Tadhg Dall Ó hÚigínn was a famous Irish poet from the 1500s. He was known for his bardic poetry.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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