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Tipperary County is particularly rich in archaeological sites of interest. Because of this profusion it is only possible to list a representative selection. Recommended guide books are the series of County Guides, published by South East Tourism and, for additional reading, Harbison's Guide to National Monuments (second edition) 1992.
Castle & Forts | Craft Studios | Cycling | Equestrian | Exhibitions & Museums
Field Monuments & Other Interests | Gardens & Parks | Greyhound Racing | Golf
Golf Driving Ranges | Genealogical Centres | Guided Walking Tours | Heritage Towns
Historic & Notable | Irish High Crosses | Leisure Centres | Open Farms
Sign-Posted Car Routes | Walking | Theatre | Tidy Towns | Tourist Info Offices
Athassel Abbey, near Golden
The largest mediaeval priory in Ireland, dating from the 12th century, very extensive outbuilding in a riverside setting.
Cahir
The Abbey of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine and dating from 1220. The choir and tower survive. The early Parish Church on Church Street (Clonmel Road) is of interest. A fine Church by John Nash overlooks the Suir at the north of the town.
Carrick on Suir Saint Molleran's Parish Church incorporated some remnants of the 14th Century Franciscan Abbey.
Cashel
The Rock of Cashel has a very ancient history, documented since the 4th Century. The large Cathedral, ancient round tower and the very early, Romanesque Cormac's Chapel stand witnesses to many of the stirring events of Irish History; St Patrick converted the local King, Aenghus, here in the 5th Century, Brian Boru was crowned King of Ireland on this spot in the early 11th century.
The vicar's choral has been restored and the site, one of the most visited in Ireland, now provides an interpretative centre, an interesting museum, guide service and superb views over the extensive and beautiful plains of Tipperary.
Open Mid March to mid June, daily 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Mid June to Mid Sept 9am - 7.30pm.
Mid Sept to March 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Last admissions 45 minutes before closing.
Admission Adults IR 2.50 Children IR 1, Family IR 6
Tel: (062) 61437
Also in Cashel and well worth a visit are Hore Abbey (Benedictine) and St. Dominic's Abbey. Access direct, admission Free.
Clonmel
St. Mary's Church, 13th Century although extensively repaired in the 15th century. The grounds are bounded, on two sides, by the mediaeval town walls and towers.
St. Patrick's Well and early church ruins near Clonmel. Interesting if almost eerie location, the spring waters are said to cure many diseases.
Emly
The parish church occupies the site of churches dating back to the original foundation by St Ailbe, who died in 527AD.
Fethard
Augustinian Friary founded outside the town walls in circa 1303. Desolved in the 16th Century, the friars returned early in the 19th cent. and have remained to this day.
The Holy Trinity Church and grounds are now enclosed by sections of the handsomely refurbished, mediaeval town walls.
Kilcash A delightful, romanesque doorway is the main feature of this small rural church where many of the Butlers of Kilcash are interred.
Kilcooley
Cistercian Abbey, one of the finest, if little known, abbeys. It features a truly delightful east rose window and an undisturbed air of rural tranquillity which belies its turbulent history.
Toureen Peakaun
An ancient monastic site which include a small church.
The Salmon and trout seasons open on the River Suir on the 1st of Feb and Ist of March respectively. Both close on 30th September.
The River Suir is a noted trout river with good salmon runs in the lower reaches.
Contact: Southern Regional Fisheries, Anglesea Street, Clonmel, Tel: (052) 23624.
Clonmel
The County Museum, Parnell Street, incorporates a worthwhile arts area.
Open All year, Tue - Sat 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm Closed Bank and Church Holidays.
Contact Patrick Holland Tel: (052) 25399
Tipperary Town
Loca O'Connor, Limerick Road,
Painting of Landscapes - Exhibition
Tel: (062) 51317
Among Tipperary's significant locations are:
Cappamurra Bog - summer birds
Galtee Mountains - Golden plover, pipits and birds of prey.
Glengarra Wood, Cahir - Crossbills, red squirrels and wellentonia trees (soft bark)
Marl Bog Dundrum - Summer migrants, notably sedgewarblers; red squirrels.
Marlfield Lake - Developed bird sanctuary, duck, dippers with otters in the nearby River Suir.
Rose Green
Tipperary Raceway
Hot Rod car Racing at the Oval trackway.
Staged all year, every second Sunday, 2pm - 5.30pm
Fixture list available from
The Secretary, 12 Knockaun Court, Silversprings, Clonmel.
Tel: (052) 26658
Mitchelstown Cave
Mitchelstown Cave has been well developed and offers a Guide Service.
Open All year, Daily 10.00 am - 6pm
Admission Adults IR 2.50, Children IR 1.50, Family IR 6.
Tel: (052) 67246.
Cahir
Cahir Castle, an imposing centre river structure, largely 15th Century, it was the state-of-the-art defensive castle of its day. Fully restored, it offers a guide service and a splendid audio-visual presentation.
Open All Year round.
Open April to mid June, daily 10am - 6pm,
Mid June to Mid Sept daily, 9am - 7.30pm
Mid Sept - Mid Oct, 10am - 6pm,
Mid Oct - March 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4.30pm.
March to April 10am - 6pm.
Last Admissions 45 minutes before closing.
Admission Adults IR 2, Children IR 1, Family Tickets IR 5.00.
Tel: (052) 41011
Carrick-on-Suir
The Castle dating from 1450, is now fronted by the 16th Century Ormonde Manor House, the best example of an Elizabethan Mansion in the Country. The Splendid stucco medallions depicting the heraldic motifs of the Ormonde Family are a feature of the imposing long gallery. Guide Service.
Open Mid-June to September daily 9.30am - 6.30pm.
Last admissions 45 minutes before closing.
Admission Adults IR 2, Children. IR 1, Family IR 5.
Tel: (051) 64 07 87
Carrick-on-Suir
Housed in two adjoining thatched cottages, the display area and factory of Tipperary Crystal lies close to the River Suir at Ballynoran, on the N24. Tipperary Crystal invite visitors to tour their factory. Permanent display and pleasant restaurant. Open All Year, Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm. Sun (showroom only) 11am to 6pm. Tel: (051) 64 11 88
Cashel
Padraig O'Mathuna, Main Street,
Silver and precious metals.
Tel: (062) 61741
Rossa Pottery, Cashel/Cahir Road,
Contact Edward Walsh
Open All year, Mon to Sat 9.30am - 6.pm.
Tel: (062) 61388
Sarah Ryan Ceramics, Palmers Hill,
Sculptural and decorative works.
Open All year, Mon to Sat 9.30am - 6.pm.
Tel: (062) 61994
Glen of Aherlow
Glen Antiques & Tea-Room, Ballagh School,
Contact : Nora Morrissey. Tel: (062) 54293
Tipperary Town
Craft Shop, Davis Street,
Contact: Elaine Fitzpatrick Tel: (062) 51113
Mr John O Keeffe, OK Sports, New Street, Carrick-on-Suir
Tel: (051) 641642
The County has three race-courses, at Clonmel, Thurles and Tipperary. Events are held throughout the year. See page XX for the 1996 racing diary.
Tipperary, famous for it's horses is a mecca for the equestrian enthusiast. Trekking and trail riding over farmland, forest and mountain is available as are cross country course designed to please the more experienced rider.
A variety of courses are available and inclusive holiday arrangements are offered by some establishments. Some schools provide holidays for unaccompanied children.
AIRE - Association of Irish Riding Establishments - schools/establishments are:
Bansha
Bansha House Stables, Glen of Aherlow.
Open all Year.
Contact: Con Marnane
Tel:(062) 54194
Cahir
Cahir Equestrian Centre, Ardfinnan Road.
Open all year.
Contact Fiona Hyland.
Tel:(052) 41426.
Cahir
Dareag Dair Icelandic Horse Stud.
Upper Burncourt,
Open April to October
Contact Ms Anne Dahmen
Tel: (052) 67448
Carrick on Suir
Whitechurch Riding School
Open all year
Contact Ms Celine Kennedy
Tel: 052 64 02 89
Clonmel
Davern Equestrian Centre
Open all year
Contact Marc & Annmarie Davern
Tel: (052) 27327
Galbally (Glen of Aherlow)
Hillcrest Riding Centre
Open all year
Contact Ms Annette O Donnell
Tel:(062) 37915.
Stud farms
Tipperary is the home of many nationally know stud farms, some of which invite visitors with a special interest in equestrian matter to visit. Ask in the Tourist Office for detail.
Cahir
Cahir Castle. In the outer bawn is a fine audio-visual exhibition designed to place the numerous historic sites throughout the area in context. See under Castles for opening hours.
Carrick-on-Suir
Heritage Centre housed in the former Church of Ireland off Main Street. Fulsome display of photographs, documents and artefacts of the Town and surrounding area.
Open All year,
Monday to Fri, 9am to 5pm, Sun only
from June to Aug 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Admission Adults IR 1, Children 50p. Family IR 2.50
Tel: (051) 64 02 00
Cashel
Bru Boru Heritage Centre. Bru Boru, the "Palace of Brian Boru". The Centre comprises a well equipped theatre, frequent performances, banquets in the centre's restaurant, an informal Teach Ceoil - sessions nightly, a fully computerised genealogy service, an exhibition hall and craft shop.
Open Jan to March, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm.
April to Sept, daily 9am to 11pm
October to Dec Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm .
Tel:(062) 61122 Fax (062) 62700.
Cashel Folk Village
A series of 18th, 19th and early 20th century house fronts, shops and memorabilia in an informal display.
Open March to April daily, 10am to 6pm,
May to Oct, daily 9.30am - 7.30pm
Admission IR 2 Adults, 50p Children.
Tel:(062) 62525
G.P.A. Bolton Library.
The library contains a huge collection of books, manuscripts and maps, some dating from the beginning of the age of printing. Frequent exhibitions on the general themes of printing, antiquarian books and church silver.
Admission by prior appointment, Adults IR 2.50.
Tel:(062) 61232 or (062) 71332.
Clonmel
Tipperary County Museum, Parnell Street.
Good quality display of mostly 19th and early 20th century items of political, industrial and civic interest. Frequent exhibitions in association with the National Museum and Library. Permanent exhibition on the history of South Tipperary.
Open All year, Tue to Sat 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Tel:(052) 25399
Fethard
Folk, Farm and Transport Museum is housed in the former railway station. More than 2,500 items have been assembled and many are displayed in their correct context within a series of reconstruction's. Children's play area and a picnic area. Collectors market and car boot sales every Sunday afternoon.
Open All year Sun 1pm - 5pm;
June to August, daily 10.30 am - 5pm.
Other time by appointment for groups.
Admission Adults IR 1, Children 50p.
Tel:(052) 31516.
Killenaule
Slieveardagh Heritage Centre opened in 1995. Housed in a former 19th cent. church, the Heritage centre tells the interesting story of the area which has had a varied and chequered history.
Open Jan to May and Sept to Dec,
Mon to Fri 9.30 to 5.30pm,
June to August, daily, 9.30 to 5.30.
Tel: 052 56165
Ardfinnan
Large and imposing hilltop ring fort. On private land.
Ardmayle
Early Norman Motte and nearby castle ruins.
Clonmel
A 9 ft high pillar stone with crosses on two faces in suitably named Giantsgrave off the N24. Sign-posted.
Coolbrook
This area of the Slieveardagh Hills was the centre of extensive coal mining in the 19th century. Many items of industrial archaeology are to be seen.
Glen of Aherlow
In the Glen are a number of significant early field monuments notably Saint Berrihert's Kyle and early religious items in the Toureen Peakaun site.
Knockgraffon
Early Norman Motte (off the Cahir/Cashel Road) sign-posted.
The Commons
Birthplace of the National Flag. A large memorial stone marks the location of the first raising of the familiar green, white and gold tricolour in 1848. A local committee continue the tradition of raising the flag in the village each morning.
Dundrum
The Celtic Planetarium has as main features; 60,000 plants containing over 2,500 species of tree, plants and shrubs; miles of paths and walkways; waterfall, fresh water lakes many with decorative fish. Their Celtic theme items include crannog, dolmen, fairy fort and a reconstructed cairn.
Open all year, daily, 9.00 am to dusk.
Admission Adults IR 2, Children free
Tel: (062) 71303 Fax. (062) 71526
Clogheen
Glenleigh Gardens.
An informal garden set against the backdrop of the Knockmeandown Mountains. Please phone in advance of visit.
Open April to Sept, daily 10am to 6pm.
Admission IR 3.
Tel: (052) 62251
Parsons Green Gardens
Open farm.
Clonmel - Monday & Thursday
Thurles - Tuesday & Saturday
Start at 8pm.
Admission IR 3
Ballykisteen 18 hole (062) 51439 Cahir 9 hole (052) 41474 Carrick-on-Suir 9 hole (051) 64 00 47 Clonmel 18 hole (052) 21138 County Tipperary Golf & Country Club (Dundrum House) 18 hole (062) 71116 Tipperary Town 18 hole (062) 51119 Par 3 Cashel Golf Complex 18 hole (062) 62111Return To * TOP OF PAGE *
Cashel Driving Range. Golf Clubs available.
Open All year, Mon - Fri 11am - 10pm, Sat & Sun. 1am - 8pm.
Charges Medium basket IR 2, Large basket IR 3.50.
Contact Mr. Dominic Foran Tel: (062) 62111
Cashel
Bru Boru, Offering service for South Tipperary
Enquiries welcome. Please send three international postal reply coupons with postal enquiries.
Open All year, Mon to Fri 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
Tel:(062) 61122 Fax (062) 62700
Tipperary Town
Tipperary Heritage Unit
Bridewell, St. Michael Street,
Open All year, Mon to Thurs 9am -4.40pm, Fri 9am to 4pm.
Contact Anne P. Moloney
Tel and Fax (062) 52725
Clonmel
Provided by Mrs. Peggy Rossiter by prior arrangement only with Clonmel Tourist Office. Tel: (052) 22960
Cashel
Tour of Cashel Heritage Town - 1hr. 15 mins duration. Groups by prior arrangement.
Departs from Tourist Information Office.
IR 1 per person.
Mr John P Knighly
Tel: 062 61137
A number of towns have been specially designated by Bord Failte as Heritage Towns. Heritage Towns and their themes in County Tipperary (SR) are Cahir-Norman, Cashel-Ecclesiastical and Tipperary Town-19th Century.
Cahir
Swiss Cottage. A fairytale rustic cottage orne of great charm, overlooking the Suir River. Designed by John Nash, it was built in 1810. Open Mid March to April & Oct & Nov Tues to Sun,
10am to 1pm, 2pm to 4.30pm May to Sept,
daily, 10am to 6pm.
Last admissions 45 minutes before closing.
Admission Adults IR 2, Children IR 1, Family Rate IR 5.
Tel:(052) 41144
Cashel
Bothan Scoir A 17th century artisan's dwelling. It is presented as an indication of the lifestyle of the day. Open - Enquire locally - open on request.
Mostly they date to the 8th and 9th century. Notable examples are at Ahenny, near the interesting Slate Quarries, where a unique festival in 1992 has given rise to a large number of modern, outdoor sculptural displays.
Carrick-on -Suir
Sean Kelly Sports Centre
Swimming pool and full indoor sports and leisure facilities.
No membership required.
Open All Year, Mon to Fri, 10am to 10pm, Sat & Sun 10am to 8pm.
Tel: (051) 640955
Cashel
Carkspun Park, The Green,
Provide Golf, Tennis, Badminton and Snooker.
Contact Paul McGann Quinn Tel:(062) 61626
Tipperary Town
Canon Hayes Recreation Centre
Extensive indoor / outdoor sports and leisure facilities. No membership required. Equipment hire available.
Open All Year. Mon to Thurs, 10am to 11pm, Fri & Sat 10am -10pm, Sun 10am -6pm
Tel (062) 52022 Fax (062) 33140
Clogheen
Parsons Green Park and Pet farm. Garden and river walks, pony and trap rides, boat rides, pet field, farm museum, Viking sweat house, picnic area. Caravan and camping park, self catering apartments.
Open April to Sept. daily, 10am to 8pm.
Admission Adults IR 2 Children IR 1, Family IR 5.
Tel: (052) 65290
Glen of Aherlow
Glenbrook Trout Farm
Set in an historic estate in the Glen, with many reminders of ancient times.
Contact: Frank Leonard.
Tel: (062) 56214
Watch out for many distinctively sign-posted touring routes. They include in: County Tipperary -
Glen of Aherlow
Knockmealdown Mountains Drive
The Premier Drive
The Suir Drive
The Vee, Ballyporeen, Clogheen and Cahir Drive.
Established long distance walks and extensive forest walks are plentiful throughout the County. Among the more significant are
Galtee Mountain Walks Glencush - Galtymore Valley Darbys Bed - Galbally Dale Huskry - Borheen Bianconi - Coach Road, Slieve na Muck.
Glen of Aherlow - Trails.
Holy Year Cross Walk alongside River Suir, Clonmel
Marlfield Falls Walk Clonmel
The North Munster Way linking Carrick-on-Suir with the Vee.
The Pilgrim Way, an ancient trackway from Ardmore to Cashel.
Details (024) 94152.
Programme and other details are obtainable at Tourist Offices.
Towns with established theatre groups include Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Clonmel, and Fethard.
Cashel
Bru Boru - see under Exhibitions
Cashel Community Hall
Tipperary Town
Phoenix Theatre, Bank Place Tel: (062) 52288
At the start of this year's campaign the reigning champions in the county are
1st Rossadrehid,
2nd Kilsheelan (a former national winner),
3rd Clonmel.
Avail of the Tourist Information Offices in any town or location when you arrive. The information, maps and guide books, postcard and stamps, accommodation and other bookings they can arrange for you together with the full range of services they offer will add greatly to your enjoyment of the location.
Cahir
Castle Car Park.
Open May to Sept, Mon to Sat, 10am to 6pm. July and Aug, Sun 11am to 5pm.
Tel: (052) 41453.
Cashel
Main Street Open April to Sept, daily 10am to 6pm
Tel: (062) 61333
Clonmel
Community Office, Nelson Street.
Open All year, Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm
May to Aug, Also open Sat, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Tel: (052) 22960
Tipperary Town
James Street.
Open All year, Mon to Fri, 9.30 to 5.30,
May to Aug, also open Sat 9.30am to 5.30pm
Tel: (062) 51457
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