Thomastown, County Kilkenny
Thomastown
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Thomastown and the River Nore | |
| Coordinates: 52°31′36″N 7°08′14″W / 52.526667°N 7.137222°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Kilkenny |
| Founded | 13th Century |
| Population (2022) | 2,305 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | S585420 |
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Thomastown (Irish: Baile Mhic Andáin), historically known as Grennan, is a town in County Kilkenny in the province of Leinster in the south-east of Ireland. It is a market town along a stretch of the River Nore which is known for its salmon and trout, with a number of historical landmarks in the vicinity. Visitor attractions include Jerpoint Abbey, Kilfane Glen gardens, and Mount Juliet Golf Course. The town is in a civil parish of the same name. As of the 2022 census, Thomastown had a population of 2,305, making the town the third most populous in the county.