About Silvermines
Silvermines is a small historic village in County Tipperary, set in the Silvermine Mountains east of Lough Derg and roughly west of Nenagh. Its character is rural, close-knit and scenic, with a strong mining heritage and attractive access to upland walking and countryside. Daily life is peaceful and village-based, while Nenagh provides the nearest substantial range of supermarkets, shops, professional services and secondary education. Silvermines National School serves local primary-aged children, with further schools available in Nenagh and nearby communities. There is no rail station in the village, so most residents rely on cars, with road connections towards Nenagh, Newport, Dolla and Portroe; local bus provision is more limited than in the larger towns. Social life centres on local pubs, community activity and sporting organisations, while cafés, restaurants, healthcare and larger leisure facilities are generally found in Nenagh. The surrounding hills, forestry roads and countryside offer walking, cycling and other outdoor recreation, and Lough Derg is within easy reach for waterside activities. The village’s mining landscape and nearby historic features give Silvermines a distinctive sense of place, balanced by practical access to the M7 corridor through Nenagh.
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.
Nearby primary school serving families in Dolla and the surrounding countryside.
Co-educational secondary school serving Newport and nearby west Tipperary communities.
Secondary school in Nenagh offering post-primary education for boys.
Girls’ secondary school in Nenagh with established town-centre education provision.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Silvermines with Nenagh and villages around the Silvermine Mountains.
Provides a westward route towards Newport and the Limerick-Tipperary hinterland.
Nearest rail station, with services linking Nenagh towards Limerick and Ballybrophy.
Town-based bus connections provide wider regional travel and onward links.
Gives drivers efficient access towards Limerick, Dublin and intermediate towns.
Amenities
Local venue for community activities, meetings and events.
Traditional local pubs provide informal socialising and occasional food or entertainment.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, banking and everyday services.
Public leisure facilities including swimming and fitness provision in Nenagh.
County library offering books, study space, digital access and community services.
Regional hospital providing acute and specialist healthcare services nearby.
Nearby lakeside locations suited to boating, walking, fishing and waterside leisure.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation.
Community camogie organisation serving local players and families.
Local group involved in village initiatives, facilities and community events.
Community interest focused on the area’s mining history and local heritage.
Established nearby rugby club offering playing and social opportunities.
Nearby Areas
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