Tell me a story from befo re I ca n rem OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME emb Tell me a story from before I can remember... Time For er... No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s a Nenagh Castle, quiet night in a quaint country farmhouse; a hotel A Castles & Conquests Nenagh with leisure facilities; a cosy time in a GALWAY Time to take it all in B & B or the freedom of self-catering accommodation; it’s safe to say we’ve got the perfect A Nenagh Castle, Nenagh spot for you, while you explore our beautiful county. Nenagh Castle boasts the finest cylindrical keep Wherever you choose to stay, you’ll be welcomed in Ireland and was initially built as a military LEGEND Terryglass Belfast N52 warmly and greeted with a smile. castle between 1200 and 1220 by Theobald E The Main Guard, Clonmel 5 Fitzwalter (1st Baron Butler). This impressive medieval building is steeped in a turbulent Built by James Butler (Duke of Ormond) in history: Earls, Barons, rebels, tyrants and N65 1675 to serve as the courthouse of the Ormond Knock Lough Derg arsonists have all made an indelible mark on Palatinate, this truly historic building has had this castle’s architectural structure. The castle’s many functions over the centuries, ranging Galway Dublin Keep, which formed part of the perimeter of from a market house, barracks, public house the fortress, rises to a height of one hundred and now a museum. After almost ten years OFFALY feet, with a stone spiral stairs of 101 steps. This of meticulous restoration, which included Limerick medieval landmark is hugely significant to Borrisokane incorporating stone from nearby Cistercian Rosslare Ireland’s historical past, a treasure of Ireland’s ruins, the Main Guard has been restored to its Kerry Dromineer Ancient East not to be missed. A visit to Nenagh original form. The Main Guard still retains the Cork Castle will allow you to imagine medieval rich atmosphere of its various past incarnations N52 Ireland, as it was when Earls, Barons and rebels to this day. The echoes of the past still resonate 7 Garrykennedy fought for supremacy. within its ancient walls. Don’t miss out on 8 B visiting this remarkable monument. Town | City Golf Courses Cloughjordan Roscrea Castle & Damer House, B Roscrea Roscrea Hiking Fishing A F Swiss Cottage, Cahir 11 LAOIS Roscrea Castle is an amazing 13th century state- Hidden Gems Arra Mountains Nenagh Ireland’s most exquisitely beautiful cottage and Racecourses of-the-art royal castle located in the heart of arguably one of the most romantic cottages to Roscrea. The castle grounds consist of a gate be found anywhere in the world. The Swiss Water Sports Mountain Ranges Roscrea Castle, Damer House, tower, curtain walls and two corner towers. B Cottage was situated in the centre of Lord N62 Roscrea Originally erected by King John 1 of England, and Lady Cahir’s private domain (estate) and Tourist Killaloe|Ballina the castle dates to 1280. Butler Trail was used for fishing and hunting parties and Information Devil’s Bit for entertaining guests. Surrounded outside Damer House can be found in the courtyard Cycling M Museum of Roscrea Castle. Built by Joseph Damer in by fragrant roses, lavender and wisteria, its Templemore the early 18th century, this sophisticated three- delightful interior contains elegantly decorated M7 rooms. The wallpaper in the Salon was storey Queen Anne style house is an example Fethard Medieval Town, manufactured by the Dufour factory and is one CLARE Silvermines C of pre-Palladian architecture. Come and see Fethard the splendour of these two amazing pieces of the first commercially produced Parisian Holycross Abbey, H of architectural design. The close proximity wallpapers. This historic house is a wonderful Holycross Loughmore of Roscrea Castle and Damer House make piece of architectural design. The 30-minute them an essential stop on the trail of Ireland’s guided tours are a thoroughly enjoyable Ancient East. experience. Slieve Felim Newport C Fethard Medieval Town, Fethard G Cahir Castle, Cahir Upperchurch M8 A near perfect example of an Anglo Norman One of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved Holycross KILKENNY walled town dating from c. 1200 AD. In Fethard, castles. It is located on a rocky island in the H Thurles the encircling Town Wall, Holy Trinity Church middle of the River Suir, which served as a 4 (c 1200), and the Augustinian Abbey (1305) great defensive site for centuries and ensured were all built by the Anglo Normans and are that it was difficult for attackers to conquer 3 Ormond Castle, D still in use today. This is unique - and mostly the fortress. Today, you can still see two of the LIMERICK Carrick-On-Suir unknown - even in Ireland. The Wall Walk cannon balls lodged in the wall of the towers. and the South Battlements looks out across Although wandering around the castle grounds the wooded countryside to Slievenamon - of your own accord is a wonderful experience the sacred mountain of legend and folklore in itself, a guided tour adds greatly to an 10 – just to the south east of the town. Visit the understanding of the historic background of the wonderfully restored Tholsel (built as an Alms various buildings and gives a thorough insight Cahir Castle, Rock of Cashel House in the very early 1600s) where you will into the daily life of the castle at the height G Cahir discover Tipperary’s unique equine heritage in of its use. Visit Cahir Castle for an authentic the Fethard Horse Country exhibition centre. experience of medieval Ireland. From here you 2 can also experience the leisurely Coronation Cashel Walk. A 2km walk from the castle to the Swiss Cottage. C D Ormond Castle, Carrick-On-Suir Tipperary N74 1 M M8 12 Ormond Castle was acquired by The Butler Glen of Aherlow Fethard Family in 1315 and is the finest example of an H Holycross Abbey, Holycross Elizabethan manor house in Ireland. The 3rd N24 Earl of Ormond, commonly referred to as As a popular pilgrim destination spanning N76 ‘Black Tom’, spent some years at the court of 10 centuries, it has a rich and colourful past. The Main Guard, his cousin Queen Elizabeth 1 and while there Pilgrims travelled there to venerate the abbey’s E Clonmel he became so inspired by the Elizabethan- sacred relic of the true cross, which gave its 9 Slievenamon style of architecture that he decided to add a name to the Abbey and village. Today this Tudor manor house to the front of the original working Parish church is a peaceful landmark G Cahir castle. Come and see the remarkable features of and a place for quiet contemplation and Galtees 6 M the Tudor house for yourself: its marvellously historical discovery. The Padre Pio meditation F N24 decorative plasterwork exemplifies some of the garden on the west bank of the River Suir is the Swiss Cottage, Clonmel Carrick-on-Suir F best examples of the craft in the country. perfect place to unwind and take some time out. Cahir E River Suir D 11 The Vee Commeraghs an epic battle between St. Patrick and the M8 Rock of Cashel, Cashel Devil, the Devil bit a chunk of rock out of the mountains. Afterwards in a rage, the Devil spat The Rock of Cashel is one of the most out the rock, which landed in Cashel. Once Knockmealdowns spectacular landmarks in Ireland. Perched the traditional seat of the kings of Munster, on an elevated limestone plain, overlooking it is one of the foremost pieces of Celtic art CORK the Golden Vale, it is an incredible sight to and medieval architecture in Europe. Most behold. The history of the rock implicates the of its buildings date back to the 12th and 15th Devil himself. The story goes that the Rock centuries. A truly remarkable piece of history, was originally part of a mountain that stands it is an integral monument in Ireland’s Ancient WATERFORD 30km north of Cashel (the Devil’s Bit). During East. A must see. ...Your story starts here design: www.onelittlestudio.com Time to take it all in Time For Time For Time For Hidden Gems Adventure & Days Out Nature Wandering off the beaten track is exhilarating. Discovering that With magnificent mountain ranges, unspoiled valleys, scenic A haven of heritage and natural beauty, Tipperary boasts quiet, hushed little secret is a rewarding experience; a treasure hillsides and serene rivers and lakes, adventure awaits at every some of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. The rich pastures uncovered from a wonderful adventure. We are all drawn to the turn. Enjoy an evening out with friends at the greyhound races of the Golden Vale offer up a range of local produce, from authentic: Tipperary embodies it. Time to discover it for yourself. or visit one of Tipperary’s many festivals. artisan cheeses and black pudding to juices and jams; something to savour after a day of fishing or horse riding. Biking/Cycling Suir Blueway 1 Athassel Abbey, Golden 9 St. Patrick’s Well, Clonmel Diverse landscapes and terrain ensure biking Power down the engines and follow the trail of Built by William Fitz-Aldhelm de Burgho Situated at the base of a limestone cliff, this trails range from challenging to leisurely. Tipperary’s River Suir from Cahir to Carrick- for the Augustinians in the 12th century, the beautiful natural well is a great location to The North Tipperary Cycle Routes cover on-Suir. There are 56km of great kayaking abbey was one of Ireland’s biggest monasteries, relax and enjoy a picnic.