Aherlow

Aherlow is a rural region and civil parish in County Tipperary, Ireland. It comprises the Glen of Aherlow, a broad upland valley that forms part of the southern foothills of the Galtee Mountains, with agricultural land, woodlands and scenic viewpoints. The area is characterized by a dispersed pattern of farms and small settlements, rather than concentrated urban centers. The village of Bansha and several townlands lie within or near the parish boundaries, and the local community maintains parish churches and community facilities.

Historically, Aherlow has long been associated with farming and with the broader Gaelic and later medieval ecclesiastical and landowning structures of the region. In recent decades the area has developed a modest tourism sector, drawing visitors with its landscape, walking trails and access to broader hiking routes in the Galtee range and surrounding countryside.

Economy and transport: The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with increasing tourism and forestry in parts of the valley. The region is served by rural roads linking to larger towns and the national road network, supporting commuting and visitors.

See also: Glen of Aherlow; County Tipperary.