About Silvermines
Silvermines is a historic rural village in north County Tipperary, set in the Silvermines Mountains between Nenagh and Newport. Once associated with lead and silver mining, it now has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and mountain scenery surrounding the village centre. Day-to-day life is peaceful and car-dependent, although Nenagh provides a much wider range of shops, services, schools and employment within a practical drive. Local primary education is available at Silvermines National School, while secondary pupils generally travel to Nenagh, Newport or other nearby towns. The village is served by local roads linking Dolla, Nenagh, Newport and Portroe, with rail and more extensive bus connections available in Nenagh. Social life centres on community activity and traditional local pubs, while cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and healthcare are mostly found in Nenagh. The surrounding hills and countryside suit walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, and the area retains strong connections through local sporting and community organisations.
Property Market in Silvermines
Based on 4 properties for sale in Silvermines
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Silvermines
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Silvermines and surrounding rural communities.
Co-educational secondary school offering junior and senior cycle education in Nenagh.
Large co-educational post-primary school serving Nenagh and nearby Tipperary communities.
Specialist school option serving pupils with additional educational needs across the wider county.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Important regional route connecting the Nenagh area with Silvermines and Newport.
Major nearby east-west route providing access towards Nenagh, Limerick and surrounding towns.
Mainline station with services towards Limerick, Ballybrophy and onward rail connections.
Rural transport network providing scheduled and demand-responsive services in the county.
Regional and interurban buses connect Nenagh with Limerick, Dublin and nearby towns.
Amenities
Village hub for local meetings, events, activities and community functions.
Traditional local bars provide informal meeting places and community-focused social life.
Nearby commercial centre with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and everyday services.
Public leisure facility offering swimming, fitness and indoor recreational amenities.
Public library providing books, digital access, study space and community programming.
Nearby lakeside countryside supports walking, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and wider healthcare services in Nenagh.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling and community participation.
Community camogie club providing playing and social opportunities for local members.
Local organisation supporting village activities, improvements and community events.
Established rugby club serving Nenagh and surrounding north Tipperary communities.
Former mining landscape reflecting the village’s distinctive industrial and geological heritage.
Nearby Areas
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