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Tamworth, Ontario

Coordinates: 44°28′N 76°59′W / 44.467°N 76.983°W / 44.467; -76.983
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Tamworth is a small community in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada. Tamworth is located due North of Napanee, Ontario and Northeast of Belleville, Ontario, near Kingston, Ontario.

Sports

Tamworth will have a Tier II Junior "A" team starting in 2007 known as the Tamworth Cyclones. The team will be a member of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.

Gaeltacht

Tamworth is also home to the first Irish Language speaking area, or Gaeltacht, to be announced outside of Ireland. This is an important symbol of hope for the struggling minority language. Plans for the site include cabins to house upwards of 100 people, classrooms, and a museum. See main article Permanent North American Gaeltacht

44°28′N 76°59′W / 44.467°N 76.983°W / 44.467; -76.983