Attractions in County Tipperary

Rock of Cashel

A spectacular group of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th Century Gothic cathedral, 15th century castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. The guide on-site will advise you about discounts to other non-Duchas sites in the area. Visit Rock of Cashel website

Cashel Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre invites you to investigate the rich heritage of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most significant Ecclesiastical Centres dating to before St. Patrick. It provides the visitor with a series of changing exhibitions, a large- scale model of Cashel in the 1640’s, highlighting the lesser-known treasures of the town. The Charters of Cashel, King Charles II 1663 and James II 1687 are also on permanent display.

Cashel Folk Village

Cashel folk village is a delightful series of informal reconstructions of various traditional thatched village shops, a forge, and other businesses, together with a penal Chapel situated in a confined area within the town of Cashel, near to the famous Rock Of Cashel. An extensive display of signs and other commercial memorabilia add to the appeal of this pleasant display of local history. Visit Cashel Folk Village website

Cahir Castle

Once an important stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland’s largest, and best-preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir. The castle’s attractions include an excellent audio-visual show, which informs visitors of all the main sites of the area. There are also several exhibitions. Visit Cahir Castle website

Ormond Castle, Carrick-on-Suir

Ormond Castle is the best example of an Elizabethan Manor House in Ireland. It was built by Thomas, the 10th Earl of Ormond in the 1560’s. Closely integrated into the manor house are two 15th century towers. The ‘state rooms’ contain some of the finest decorative plasterwork in the country, including plaster work portraits. Visit Ormond Castle website

Brú Ború Cultural Centre

Adjoining the Rock of Cashel, this facility incorporates a folk theatre, restaurant, craft centre, information centre and genealogy suite. Traditional Irish music, song and dance are provided for visitors to the centre by world famous, resident Bru Boru Group of Irish musicians and artists during the summer season. Their latest additional facility is the dramatic and thought provoking underground theatre and exhibition which relays the story of Irish song and dance. Visit Brú Ború Cultural Centre website

Carrick-On-Suir Heritage Centre

The Pre-Reformation burial ground and church site of Carrick Mor (Big Carrick) features the former Protestant Church, now restored as a heritage Centre. Many interesting gravestones are to be found including a memorial to Thomas Butler (d.1604) an illegitimate son of Thomas, 10th Earl of Ormond. Buried here also is Dorothea Herbert (1770-1829), author of “Retrospections”. Numerous local artifacts and photographs are on display. Also on display is the 17th century Duke of Ormonde Church Plate Collection.
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Mitchelstown Cave

Situated midway between Cahir and Mitchelstown. Visitors, Schools and group outings are shown daily through almost half a mile of this world famous show cave. You visit three massive caverns - one measuring 200 x 160 feet. In this cavern, you are surrounded by indescribable drip-stone formations - stalactites, stalagmites, huge calcite columns and one of Europe's finest columns, the inspiring Tower of Babel, which stands some 30 feet high.

Mitchelstown Cave has to be seen at leisure so that its timeless masterpieces of nature become vividly imprinted on one's memory. Visit Mithelstown Cave website

Museum of Transport, Clonmel

This major museum displays the extensive fruits of a lifetimes work by its enthusiastic owner. It has exhibits dating from the earliest motorised vehicles. Jaguar, Renault, Morris, Mercedes, an MG and a 1904 Clement Talbot are featured among the many cars and other motoring automobilia, signs, light garage equipment, books and posters on display. The museum currently occupies two floors of the skillfully restored mill. Visit Museum of Transport website

Roscrea Heritage (Castle & Damer House)

The stone castle consists of a gate tower, curtain walls and two corner towers dating from the 1280's. The castle rooms are furnished and some house exhibitions.
Built in the early 18th century in the Queen Anne Style, Damer house is an example of pre-Palladian architecture. Its rooms house temporary exhibitions. Visit website

South Tipperary County Museum, Clonmel

Located in the heart of Clonmel's civic centre, South Tipperary County Museum tells the story of the county's fascinating history, from prehistoric to modern times. A regular programme of visiting exhibitions, covering a wide range of topics, supplements our standing exhibition on the history of the county. The museum incorporates an educational area, which is used to host regular workshops and educational activities. Visit County Museum website

Swiss Cottage, Cahir

A delightful “cottage orné” built in the early 1800’s by Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall to a design by the famous Regency architect, John Nash. Its interior contains a graceful spiral staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms. The wallpaper in the Salon, manufactured by the Dufour factory, is one of the first commercially produced Parisian wallpapers. Visit Swiss Cottage website

Tipperary Excel Centre

The Tipperary Excel Centre is a €6.6 million flagship ‘Art’s & Culture Centre in Tipperary town. The centre comprises the Simon Ryan Theatre, Cinemas, Art Gallery, Tourist Office, Gift Shop, Interpretative Centre, Internet Café, and Family Research Unit. Tipperary Excel serves the needs of visitors and locals in providing a centre of excellence’ in bringing first class entertainment in a variety of disciplines.
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