Ardcroney

Ardcroney

Ardcroney, officially Ardcrony (Irish: Ard Cróine, meaning "Cronia's height"),[1] is a village and townland on the N52 National secondary road 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Nenagh in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is also the name of a civil parish in the historical barony of Ormond Lower. It is halfway between Nenagh and Borrisokane.

Buildings of note

Ardcroney church built 1838 is a T-plan gable-fronted church, built 1838. Along with a later (c1975) detached round bell tower with conical slate roof is listed as a protected structure by Tipperary County Council (RPS Ref S583). The local Church Of Ireland church (pictured) was moved to Bunratty folk park where it was unveiled in 1998.[2][3]

Sport

Ardcroney is home to a Junior soccer club, Ardcroney FC.[4] Set up in 1982 it currently has a Junior, Youth, u16, u14, 12 and 2 u10 teams.

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Coordinates: 52°56′12″N 8°09′15″W / 52.93667°N 8.15417°W / 52.93667; -8.15417

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