Kilmoyler

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Kilmoyler is a rural area near the town of Cahir and forms part of the united parishes of Bansha & Kilmoyler in County Tipperary, Ireland. The Galtee Mountains and River Suir dominate the landscape here.

It is located approximately halfway between the towns of Cahir and Bansha on the River Suir and is more closely associated with Bansha through its ecclesiastical and sporting ties, the parish being united with Bansha in 1858 and in a sporting context, the community is an integral part of the Galtee Rovers GAA Club which has its club grounds and clubhouse in Bansha village. The land is very fertile and agriculture predominates with dairying as the main occupation.

While there is no village or hamlet in the immediate locality, the Roman Catholic Church of The Assumption at Kilmoyler is the focal point for the Community, while the creamery at Tankerstown was also a centre of daily activity until its closure due to rationalisation in the dairying industry in the late 20th century. The parochial burial ground of Killaldriffe is nearby and is reputed to be the ancient burial place of the kings of Munster. It is here also that Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Butler, famous soldier and adventurer is buried. The Saint Pecaun or Becán is revered in the parish, especially on 1st August each year when a pattern is held at the Saint's monastic settlement at nearby Toureen. Close by, across the River Suir is the Moat of Knockgraffon, which is a 'Motte & Bailey' of ancient origin.

Gaelic games are popular here and a large number of Kilmoyler families have long been associated with the Galtee Rovers Club in Bansha while the contemporary artist and member of Aosdána, Alice Maher is also a native of Kilmoyler. The children of the locality attend both Ballydrehid and Tankerstown National Schools, the former being a landmark building on the National Primary Route N24 linking the cities of Limerick and Waterford.

Coordinates: 52°31′N, 7°35′W