The village has attractive terrace stone houses and a handsome courthouse with a clock tower. Tomnafinnoge Oak Forest is one of the largest standing oak forests in the country and is a remnant of the great oak forests that were stripped during the 16th and 17th centuries. Tomnafinnoge is now the largest remaining oak forest in Ireland. One of only two Cork Oaks in Ireland exists here. The famous Irish weapon that was made from blackthorn sticks, 'The Shillelagh' originates from this village. Coolattin Golf Club is located just outside the village.