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Helping you pick your itinerary
In a region famed for its history and steeped
in heritage, finding your starting point can
be the toughest part. We’re sure you’ll find
an option to suit you. Choose one of these
tours or with a little more time, do both.
Each one should take you between two and
three days.
Start off in Nenagh town and see its 13th
century Castle and Heritage Centre/
Museum, located in the old County Gaol
buildings. Travel on to Lorrha and visit
St. Ruadhan’s Abbey, which was built
around 1,000 AD. Head towards Roscrea
Heritage Town and walk the Heritage Town
Trail, visiting Roscrea Castle, and the 18th
century Queen Anne style Damer House.
Next, explore Thurles town and continue
on to Holycross and visit the 12th century
Holycross Abbey. Finish off this wonderful
tour by seeing Cashel with its famous 4th
century castle.
Begin in Tipperary town and walk the town
Heritage Trail. Then continue on to the
4th century Rock of Cashel and take in life
in pre-Norman Ireland. Follow that with a
trip to Fethard Medieval Walled Town.
Drive on to Carrick-on-Suir and visit
Ireland’s only Tudor Manor (Ormond
Castle) before going to Clonmel to visit
the famous Westgate. Finish up in Cahir
and delight in the wonderful Cahir Castle
and the Swiss Cottage.
This is just a taste of Tipperary history. Stay
a couple more days and fully appreciate all
that we have to offer you!
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Find out more about your
family history
Have you ever wondered about your
Irish roots You may have heard
songs and stories passed down about
Tipperary and wondered what your
people went through all those years ago
to make a fresh start and how hard it
must have been to leave their friends
and family.
With three Genealogy Centres in the
County, it’s easier than you think;
• Nenagh Heritage Centre, Nenagh
• Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel
• Tipperary Excel Centre, Tipperary
Town
For further information on tracing
your roots check the website
www.rootsireland.ie
MUSEUMS
South Tipperary County Museum
Mick Delahunty Square, Clonmel T: +353 (0)52 613 4550
This museum displays the history and heritage of
Co. Tipperary. It brings themed exhibitions, workshops,
talks and demonstrations to eager audiences annually.
St. Mary’s Famine and War Museum
Thurles T: +353 (0)504 21133
A fascinating look back at this harrowing period in history.
Lár na Páirce Museum
Slievenamon Road, Thurles T: +353 (0)504 23579
Tells the story of Gaelic Games – hurling, football,
camogie and handball. Hall of Fame, audio-visual
presentation, GAA shop and tourist information.
Bolton Library
John Street, Cashel T: +353 (0)62 61232
Bolton Library houses an impressive collection of 12th
Century antiquarian books and manuscripts. Also a silver
exhibition showing altarware from the original cathedral
on the Rock of Cashel.