Clogheen, in the barony of Iffa and Offa west, is 7 miles, Irish, south of Cahir, and less than 12 miles south-west of Clonmel. A small part of the town is in the parish of Tullaghorton, and the rest in Shanrahan. The situation is exceedingly beautiful in the valley of the River Tar, which is joined here by the Duag on the way to the Suir, both affording good sport for the angler. All the roads entering Clogheen present opportunities for the enjoyment of charming scenery. There are numerous plantations, which are most effective in emphasizing the attractive features of the Knockmealdown Mountains.
The houses of Clogheen, for the most part, are well built, and many of those devoted to business are tastefully fitted, and heavily stocked with merchandize. The district contains a considerable amount of good land, and in favourable times the farmers are well-to-do. Oats and potatoes are the principal crops raised. Dairying is carried on to a large extent. Every Saturday a market is held for butter and eggs, but it is small in comparison to what it was some years ago. The market house was destroyed by fire, and has not been rebuilt. A fair is held on the third Monday of every month for pigs. The cattle fairs, once first-rate, failed through the competition of those held at Clonmel, Cahir and Mitchelstown. Influences of a similar nature affected the prosperity of the weekly market.