Dromineer

Dromineer ( Irish: Drom Inbhir ) is a small village with 118 inhabitants ( as of 2006) in the north of County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland. It is located on the shores of Lough Derg on the River Shannon. The place has a tower house dating from the 11th century, with its port and other facilities. Dromineer is a well known destination for boating enthusiasts. The name Dromineer comes from the Irish " Drom Inbhir ", meaning the rear or the ford of the river.

Today Dromineer is a thriving place, especially among the inhabitants obvious cities ( Nenagh ) or neighboring counties such as Clare and Limerick, is popular. Dromineer offers restaurants and pubs ("The Dromineer Bay " and " The Whiskey Still" ), accommodation ( such as "the Dromineer Bay Hotel " and "The Dromineer Hostel ") and a children's playground.

Lough Derg Lifeboat Lifeboat Station is the third of the RNLI and the first inland of the Republic of Ireland.

Sports

• Kildangan GAA is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.
• Fishing is a popular activity on the lake and also on the Nenagh River.
• Dromineer is also known for the third oldest yacht club in the world.