Shanagolden
Co. Limerick
Shanagolden
(Seanghualainn in Irish translates as 'The Old Hill-Shoulder'), is made up of fertile land, where crop farming is the main agricultural activity. It is situated 20 miles from Limerick City, on the road from Rathkeale to Listowel and has a population of 412 people (1996).Limestone is found in the area, as is black and grey marble. The town and surrounding lands were principally the property of the Rt. Hon. T. Spring Rice. Close to the town is Shanagolden House.
Shanagolden has a 13th century church with an east window that dates from around 1200 A.D. The ruins of Old Abbey lie two miles east.
About a mile from the town is Shanid Castle. This Castle occupies the top of a steep hill, and is surrounded by a strong rampart and fosse.
A mile to the north is Knockpatrick, which provides an extensive view of the surrounding county. On the summit are the remains of an old church, supposed to have been consecrated by St. Patrick. His chair comrising of five unhewd stones is in the adjoining field
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