Newmarket is nestled in a beautiful pastoral setting situated north west of Kanturk bordering counties Kerry and Limerick. Founded in the 17th century, Newmarket is historically known as Áth Trasna and originated as a market town in the barony of Duhallow.
The famous Aldworth family home stands monumentally overlooking the town, this building known as the James O’Keeffe now houses several enterprises including IRD Duhallow. The Island Wood in Newmarket is a beautiful visitor park which is the base for setting off a number of beautiful walking trails. The Island Wood or Coill an Oileann is named after a townland of the same name. This name may have its origins in the fact that the townland of Island lies between the River Dalua and one of its tributaries the Rampart Stream. The wood was originally part of the Manor of Newmarket, which was owned by the Aldworth Family. The Twelve Apostles tree can be found in the wood, its name arising from the fact that twelve trunks extend out from it’s main trunk.

Clubs/Societies/Organisations
– Newmarket Town Development Organisation
– Newmarket GAA Club
– Newmarket Pipe Band
– Newmarket Pitch & Putt Club
Places to visit/ Things to see
– James O’Keeffe Institute
– Sculptures; Sarah Curran, Alice Taylor, The Seasons, McAuliffe Family
– Island Wood
Local Links
– Newmarket GAA