# Emly > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Emly > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Emly.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emly > Source revision: 1343072302 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Village in County Tipperary, Ireland Not to be confused with [Emily](/source/Emily_(disambiguation)). Village in Munster, Ireland Emly Imleach Iubhair Village Cross and Church of St Ailbe Emly Location in Ireland Coordinates: 52°27′49″N 8°21′02″W / 52.46358°N 8.35058°W / 52.46358; -8.35058 Country Ireland Province Munster County County Tipperary Population (2016)[1] • Total 302 Time zone UTC+0 (WET) • Summer (DST) UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) **Emly** or **Emlybeg** ([Irish](/source/Irish_language): *Imleach Iubhair*, meaning 'Border of lake of [yews](/source/Taxus_baccata)') is a village in [County Tipperary](/source/County_Tipperary), [Ireland](/source/Republic_of_Ireland). It is a [civil parish](/source/Civil_parish) in the historical [barony](/source/Barony_(Ireland)) of [Clanwilliam](/source/Clanwilliam_(County_Tipperary)). It is also a [Catholic parish](/source/Catholic_parish) in the [Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Cashel_and_Emly). The village is 14 km west of [Tipperary town](/source/Tipperary_town), on the [R515 road](/source/R515_road_(Ireland)) which goes from Tipperary town to [Abbeyfeale](/source/Abbeyfeale), [County Limerick](/source/County_Limerick). Emly had a population of 302 in 2016.[1] ## History ### Ancient times The [yew tree](/source/Taxus_baccata) references the pre-Christian history of Emly. Emly is one of the oldest centres of Christianity in [Ireland](/source/Ireland) and pre-dates the coming to Ireland of the National Apostle, [St. Patrick](/source/St._Patrick). Up until the [early Middle Ages](/source/Early_Medieval_Ireland_800%E2%80%931166), Emly was the premier diocese in the south of [Ireland](/source/Ireland). [St. Ailbe](/source/Ailbe) is the patron saint of the [Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Cashel_and_Emly). Tradition tells us that he preached Christianity in [Munster](/source/Munster) before the arrival of St. Patrick, and he is also associated with the founding of a monastery at Emly, which remained a Cathedral city until the 16th century. The Protestant cathedral functioned with a Chapter until the mid-19th century when it was dismantled and its materials sold for construction purposes. The site of Emly was in ancient times known as *Medón Mairtine*, as it was the capital of an [Érainn](/source/%C3%89rainn) people called the [Mairtine](/source/Mairtine). After their apparent disappearance from the Irish landscape, the powerful [Eóganachta](/source/E%C3%B3ganachta) were later found using the site for their chief church in early historical times. ### St. Ailbe's church The large Catholic [St Ailbe's Church](/source/St_Ailbe's_Church) was built in the 1880s and replaced the older church (built early 19th century) which is now used as the village hall.[2] ### Monastery The parish, numbered 17, within the Archdiocese Emly was the site of a monastery founded by [Saint Ailbe](/source/Ailbe),[3] which became famous for its school. Emly was established as an [episcopal see](/source/Episcopal_see) in 1118 by the [Synod of Ráth Breasail](/source/Synod_of_R%C3%A1th_Breasail). In the [Catholic Church](/source/Catholic_Church), the diocese was merged in 1715 with the [Archbishopric of Cashel](/source/Archbishop_of_Cashel), its former [Metropolitan](/source/Metropolitan_bishop). The merged entity is today known as the [Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Cashel_and_Emly). In the [Church of Ireland](/source/Church_of_Ireland), the diocese, having formerly been united with Cashel, is now part of the [United Dioceses of Limerick, Ardfert, Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, Kilmacduagh and Emly](/source/Diocese_of_Limerick_and_Killaloe). ### Annalistic references See [Annals of Inisfallen](/source/Annals_of_Inisfallen) - *AI528.1 Kl. Reponse of Ailbe of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI661.1 Kl. Kl. Repose of Cumíne Fata, coarb of Brénainn, and of Conaing grandson of Dant, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI708.1 Kl. Conamail son of Carthach, abbot of Imlech Ibuir, rested.* - *AI720.1 Kl. Cellach, abbot of Imlech Ibuir, rested.* - *AI760.1 Kl. Tríchmech, abbot of Les Mór, rested, and Abnér, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI771.1 Brócán, son of Aduar, from Imlech [rested].* - *AI781.1 Kl. Repose of Senchán, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI825.1 Kl. Repose of Flann son of Fairchellach, abbot of [Les Mór](/source/Lismore%2C_County_Waterford), Imlech Ibuir, and [Corcach](/source/Cork_(city)).* - *AI863.1 Kl. Repose of Dainél, abbot of Les Mór and Corcach.* - *AI890.1 Kl. The slaying of Eógan son of Cenn Faelad, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI899 Kl. Repose of Mescell son of Cumascach, abbot of Imlech Ibuir, and Flann, son of Conall, took the abbacy after him.* - *AI904.1 Kl. Repose of Flann son of Conail, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI913.1 Bissextile. Kl. Repose of Tipraite son of Mael Finn, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI914.2 Eochu, son of Scandán, took the abbacy of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI935.1 Kl. Repose of Mac Lenna, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI942.1 Kl. Repose of Eochaid son of Scandlán, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI942.2 Mael Cáich, lector of Imlech Ibuir, rested in Christ.* - *AI954.2 Repose of Dub Inse, learned bishop of Ireland, and of Cellachán, king of [Caisel](/source/E%C3%B3ganacht_Chaisil), and of Éladach the learned, abbot of [Ros Ailithir](/source/Rosscarbery), and of Uarach, bishop of Imlech Ibuir, and of Célechair, abbot of [Cluain Moccu Nóis](/source/Clonmacnoise) and [Cluain Iraird](/source/Clonard_Abbey), and of Cormac Ua Maíl Shluaig, learned sage of [Mumu](/source/Munster), and of Lugaid Ua Maíl Shempail, abbot of Domnach Pátraic, and of Cenn Faelad son of Suibne, anchorite of [Cluain Ferta Brénainn](/source/Clonfert).* - *AI968.2 The plundering of Imlech Ibuir, and a camp [was pitched] there for two days.* - *AI980.5 Repose of Faelán son of Caellaide, abbot of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI980.3 Tipraite was removed from his abbot's seat in Imlech Ibuir. The abbacy was then given to Cétfaid, fosterson of Riata.* - *AI987.2 A hosting by [Brian](/source/Brian), son of [Cennétig](/source/Cenn%C3%A9tig_mac_Lorc%C3%A1in), across [Desmumu](/source/Kingdom_of_Desmond), and he took the hostages of Les Mór, Corcach and Imlech Ibuir as a guarantee of the banishment of robbers and lawless people therefrom.* - *AI990.2 Marcán, son of Cennétig, took the abbacy of Imlech Ibuir; and the son of Ímar abandoned [Port Láirge](/source/Waterford); and [Ros Ailithir](/source/Rosscarbery) was invaded by foreigners, and the [lector](/source/Reader_(liturgy)), namely, Mac Coise Dobráin, was taken prisoner by them, and he was ransomed by [Brian](/source/Brian_Boru) at [Inis Cathaig](/source/Inis_Cathaig).* - *AI995.5 Colum Ua Laigenain took the abbacy of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI1015.5 Fiach, son of Dubchrón, was treacherously killed by Carrán's son in the middle of Imlech Ibuir.* - *AI1015.10 The vacating of Imlech Ibuir, and the invasion of [Lothra](/source/Lorrha).* - *AI1024.4 Mael Mórda Ua hArrochtáin, lector of Imlech Ibuir, and the most notable in Mumu for almsgiving and largesse, rested in Christ.* ## Amenities and facilities There is a shop on the main street of the village, with a smaller store (which also sells fuel) on the outskirts of the village on the Tipperary road. There are five licensed premises in the village, three of which have regular opening hours.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] [Emly GAA](/source/Emly_GAA) club is centrally located, with a large floodlit GAA pitch with a covered stand running its full length.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] It is near the [National School](/source/National_school_(Ireland)). ## Transport Emly railway station opened on 1 January 1880 and closed on 9 September 1963.[4] ## Community awards In September 2009 the village won the [Irish Tidy Towns Competition](/source/Irish_Tidy_Towns_Competition). In 2013, Emly came first in Ireland in the Energy Neighbourhoods competition. The community achieved a 37% reduction in home energy consumption. ## People See also: [Category:People from Emly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:People_from_Emly) - [Dermot O'Hurley](/source/Dermot_O'Hurley), Archbishop of Cashel, was born at Emly about the year 1530. He spent much of his time working in [Rome](/source/Rome) in the service of the Church. He was still a layman when in 1581, he was appointed [Archbishop of Cashel](/source/Archbishop_of_Cashel). - [Terence Albert O'Brien](/source/Terence_Albert_O'Brien), [bishop of Emly](/source/Bishop_of_Emly) from 1647 to 1651. He was captured by [Cromwellian](/source/Cromwellian) troops after the siege of [Limerick](/source/Limerick) and with other leaders was put to death. - Paddy Russell, [GAA](/source/Gaelic_Athletic_Association) referee.[5] - Michael Frawley, GAA County Board Chairman, Munster Council Chairman and a Trustee of the GAA.[5] - [James "Jim" Mitchel](/source/James_Mitchel) (1864-1921), born in Emly, represented the United States at the [1904 Summer Olympics](/source/1904_Summer_Olympics).[6] ## See also - [List of towns and villages in Ireland](/source/List_of_towns_and_villages_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland) - [Catholic Encyclopaedia](/source/Catholic_Encyclopaedia) - [Baron Emly](/source/Baron_Emly) - [Dean of Emly](/source/Dean_of_Emly) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-census2016_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-census2016_1-1) ["Census 2016 - Small Area Population Statistics (SAPMAP Area) - Settlements - Emly"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180820074547/http://census.cso.ie/sapmap2016/Results.aspx?Geog_Type=ST2016&Geog_Code=26E8CB60-038A-464C-BC50-69E2EBDC1D2D). *Census 2016*. Central Statistics Office. Archived from [the original](http://census.cso.ie/sapmap2016/Results.aspx?Geog_Type=ST2016&Geog_Code=26E8CB60-038A-464C-BC50-69E2EBDC1D2D) on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["The Parish"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090911235104/http://emly.ie/parish/index.htm). Emly Parish Homepage. Archived from [the original](http://www.emly.ie/parish/index.htm) on 11 September 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2009. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** D'Alton, John (1845). [*The history of Ireland ... to the year 1245, with notices of the barony of Boyle*](https://books.google.com/books?id=KRYHAAAAQAAJ&dq=emly&pg=PA77). p. 77. Retrieved 21 July 2009. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Emly station"](http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf) (PDF). *Railscot - Irish Railways*. Retrieved 13 October 2007. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-emlygaa_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-emlygaa_5-1) [Emly GAA Club](http://87.232.16.4/tipperary/clubs/emly/index.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110531110747/http://87.232.16.4/tipperary/clubs/emly/index.htm) 2011-05-31 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). Retrieved on 2007-08-12. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Jim Mitchel"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200417171710/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mi/jim-mitchel-1.html). *sports-reference.com*. Archived from [the original](https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mi/jim-mitchel-1.html) on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2018. - [GigaCatholic](http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/emly0.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140204030453/http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/emly0.htm) 4 February 2014 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Emly](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Emly). - [Emly Parish Website](http://www.emly.ie) v t e Places in County Tipperary County town: Nenagh Towns Ballina Borrisokane Cahir Carrick-on-Suir Cashel Clonmel Cloughjordan Killenaule Nenagh Roscrea Templemore Thurles Tipperary Villages Ahenny Ardfinnan Ardmayle Ballingarry Ballycommon Ballyclerahan Ballylooby Ballyporeen Ballysheehan Bansha Birdhill Borrisoleigh Cappawhite Carrickbeg Castleiney Clogheen Clonmore Clonoulty Coalbrook Cullen Dolla Donohill Drom Dromineer Dualla Dundrum Emly Fethard Golden Gortnahoe Grange Grangemockler Hollyford Holycross Horse and Jockey Killea Kilsheelan Lattin Lisronagh Littleton Lorrha Loughmore Marlfield Milestone Moycarkey Mullinahone New Birmingham New Inn Newcastle Newport Ninemilehouse Portroe Puckane Rathcabbin Rearcross Rosegreen Rossmore Silvermines Skeheenarinky Terryglass Toomevara Two-Mile Borris Upperchurch Baronies Clanwilliam Eliogarty Iffa and Offa East Iffa and Offa West Ikerrin Kilnamanagh Lower Kilnamanagh Upper Middle Third Ormond Lower Ormond Upper Owney and Arra Slievardagh List of townlands of County Tipperary Category:Mountains and hills of County Tipperary Category:Rivers of County Tipperary Category:Geography of County Tipperary v t e Tidy Towns (Ireland) winners 1950s 1958: Glenties 1959: Glenties 1960s 1960: Glenties 1961: Rathvilly 1962: Glenties 1963: Rathvilly 1964: Virginia 1965: Virginia 1966: Ballyjamesduff 1967: Ballyjamesduff 1968: Rathvilly 1969: Tyrrellspass 1970s 1970: Malin 1971: Ballyconnell 1972: Trim 1973: Kiltegan 1974: Ballyconnell & Trim 1975: Kilsheelan 1976: Adare 1977: Multyfarnham 1978: Glaslough 1979: Kilsheelan 1980s 1980: Newtowncashel 1981: Mountshannon 1982: Dunmanway 1983: Terryglass 1984: Trim 1985: Kilkenny 1986: Kinsale 1987: Sneem 1988: Carlingford 1989: Ardagh 1990s 1990: Malahide 1991: Malin 1992: Ardmore 1993: Keadue 1994: Galbally 1995: Glenties 1996: Ardagh 1997: Terryglass 1998: Ardagh 1999: Clonakilty 2000s 2000: Kenmare 2001: Westport 2002: Castletown 2003: Keadue 2004: Lismore 2005: Ennis 2006: Westport 2007: Aughrim 2008: Westport 2009: Emly 2010s 2010: Tallanstown 2011: Killarney 2012: Abbeyshrule 2013: Moynalty 2014: Kilkenny 2015: Letterkenny 2016: Skerries 2017: Birdhill 2018: Listowel 2019: Glaslough 2020s 2020: Cancelled 2021: Ennis 2022: Trim 2023: Abbeyleix 2024: Ballincollig 2025: Carrick-on-Shannon Authority control databases International VIAF National United States Israel --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Emly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emly) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emly?action=history)). 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