About Silvermines
Silvermines is a historic rural village in north County Tipperary, set in the Silvermine Mountains southeast of Nenagh and within the E45 area. The village has a strong mining heritage and a close-knit community feel, with scattered countryside, mountain scenery and small settlement living rather than urban convenience. Local primary-school provision is centred on Silvermines National School, while secondary schools and a broader range of services are available in nearby Nenagh. Most residents rely on a car for commuting, shopping and school journeys, with Nenagh providing the main bus, rail, healthcare and retail connections. Everyday social life is focused on local community facilities and traditional pubs, while the village’s proximity to Nenagh, Dolla, Newport and Portroe broadens the choice of shops, cafés, restaurants and services. Outdoor recreation is a notable strength, with walking, cycling and hill activities in the surrounding Silvermine Mountains and access to Lough Derg’s amenities around Portroe. The area suits residents seeking a peaceful rural setting, local community life and relatively convenient access to Nenagh and the M7 corridor.
Property Market in Silvermines
Based on 4 properties for sale in Silvermines
Property types
Bedrooms
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What’s in Silvermines
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Silvermines and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school offering Junior Cycle, Leaving Certificate and further opportunities.
Secondary school in Nenagh serving boys and offering a broad curriculum.
Mixed post-primary school and further-education campus serving the wider Nenagh area.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Road links connect Silvermines with Nenagh, Dolla, Newport, Portroe and surrounding villages.
Rail station on the Limerick–Ballybrophy line, with onward connections via Limerick.
Nenagh provides the nearest broader range of scheduled regional and local bus connections.
The M7 gives practical onward access towards Limerick, Dublin and larger regional centres.
Amenities
Traditional local pubs provide informal meeting places and community-focused social life.
Local education and community facilities supporting families and village activities.
Scenic upland landscape offering walking, hill views and countryside recreation.
Nearby main centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday retail.
Public leisure facilities including swimming and fitness provision in nearby Nenagh.
Library and community resource offering books, study space and local programmes.
Nearby lake setting for walking, boating, fishing and waterside leisure activities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation across the community.
Village venue for meetings, classes, social events and local activities.
Historic mining landscape and heritage identity strongly shape the village’s character.
Nearby town provides the area’s principal concentration of shops, trades and professional services.
Nearby Areas
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