PLACES TO SEE
Learn about the region’s medieval history, or drive leisurely through the mountain ranges; whatever your taste and whatever the weather, there’s somewhere to go in South Tipp.
 | CAHIR CASTLE: Restored and protected, the castle is now open to the public for tours. | more | |
 | MAIN GUARD: The Main Guard is difficult to miss. Dramatic and imposing, it was built by James Butler, Duke of Ormond, in 1675. | more | |
 | ORMONDE CASTLE: Ormonde Castle was restored in the mid 20th century, and is now a popular visitor attraction in South Tipperary. | more | |
 | ROCK OF CASHEL: Looming majestically over the town of Cashel, the Rock of Cashel is the site for a number of medieval buildings.
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 | SWISS COTTAGE: Just outside Cahir, the Swiss Cottage is reputed to be one of the finest examples of cottage orné in Ireland or Britain.
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 | ABBEYS AND CROSSES: Take a tour of some of South Tipperary’s religious relics – some dating back as far as the 12th century.
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Close to Clonmel
One of the most familiar photographs of Clonmel is the frontage of the town-centre Main Guard, built as a courthouse in 1675 and recently restored to its former glory. Inside is an exhibition of aerial photographs of castles and abbeys from all over South Tipperary.
The Slievenamon Drive is an attractive half-day’s route from Clonmel, taking in some pretty historic towns around this famous mountain. Along the N24 to the pretty town of Carrick-on-Suir, you can visit Ormonde Castle; a little further out is Kilcash Castle.
Clonmel
Close to Cashel
The Rock of Cashel dominates the skyline over historic Cashel town. It’s always been important to the town’s history, attracting numerous Kings of Ireland as well as St Patrick himself. Drive a little further from the town and you can visit the monastic ruins of Athassel Priory and the 13th-century remains of Moore Abbey.
Cashel
Close to Cahir
The Regency-period Swiss Cottage is just south of Cahir town centre, and it’s a pleasant walk there and back. So leave the car behind and follow the Coillte trail through forest and farmland. While you’re in Cahir, don’t miss Cahir Castle – the foundation of the town, it was built in the 12th century on an outcrop in the River Suir.
Cahir
Driving/ Walking Route Maps
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Aherlow Drive Map
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Bianconi Drive Map
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Cashel Kilkenny Drive Map
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Clogheen Drive Map
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Raparee Drive Map
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Slievenamon Drive Map
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Suir Drive Map
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Grange Walks Guide