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Slieverue (
Sliabh Rua, meaning "Red Mountain", in
Irish) – also known as
Slieveroe – is a
parish in
Ossory in south
County Kilkenny,
Ireland. Despite the name, the land is relatively low-lying and fertile.
Location
The village lies alongside the main
N25 road, some 5 km from Waterford City and 18 km from
New Ross in
County Wexford, near the point where the Rivers
Barrow and
Suir come together. Although they're residents of County Kilkenny, in recent years the people of Slieverue have come to associate themselves increasingly, especially in terms of employment opportunities, with Waterford City. The modern
Port of Waterford is located in Slieverue parish.
Landmarks
A prominent local hill, known as Carriganurra, features a large concrete cross at its summit. This cross was erected in 1950, to celebrate the Holy Year.
Education
There are two
National Schools in the parish: Slieverue and Ringville.
History
Atateemore near Slieverue is the birthplace of
John O'Donovan, an
Irish scholar who translated the ancient text
Annals of the Four Masters into English. There are sixteen
townlands situated in the parish of Slieverue such as; Ballincrea, Nicolastown, Treanaree, Carriganura, Atateemore, Rathpatrick, Ballinamona, Drumdowney Upper, Drumdowney Lower and Ringville. Every year a celebration of
local history and music called "Eigse Sliabh Rua-Ui Dea" takes place at Slieverue.
Churches
The Church of the
Assumption, a nineteenth century
Roman Catholic church in Slieverue village, is the only church in the
parish. There were earlier churches and these were situated as follows:
- Drumdowney - The church was built in honour of Saint Patrick after he'd visited the area.
- Kilmurray - This church was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and was at Kilmurray crossroads.
- Kilaspy - This church was dedicated to the presiding bishop.
- Rathpatrick - This church is one of the most recent ones as the remains can still be seen.
Shop
Slieverue has only one shop in the village, known as
Bettys. It is known as a very old fashioned shop. It still can't take credit cards or sell phone credit. However it's known for selling almost everything you need.
Further Information
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