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Knockaderry is a village within County Limerick, Ireland .
The name Knockaderry is from the Irish Cnoc an Doire, which means 'the hill of the Oak'. There is still an oak grove evident near the village. It is a long single street village.
The other village in the Parish is called Cloncagh, originally spelt 'Clouncagh', which comes from the Irish Cluain Cath, means 'the meadow of the battle'. During the ministry of Canon Lyons as parish priest, the "u" in Clouncagh was dropped although it can still be seen on some of the signs entering the parish.
The population is approximately 1,200 despite the ongoing depopulation that is currently experiencing in most rural Areas.
There is one Pub called Hanleys Bar. The last Hanleys to own and run the Bar was the late Sean and Peig Hanley (Brother and Sister), who also ran a shop on the premises. Sean took over the Bar from his Uncle John Hanley who name still presides over the door of the main entrance in Iron Wrought.
There is also a GAA field near the Village, down the cul de sac road by the pub and also have a soccer club called Knockaderry FC.
There is a Community Centre in the village as well as a Roman Catholic church. Knockaderry, also have a Drama Group which perform in the Community Centre.