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Lough Derg, Co Tipperary.
OFFALY
CO. TIPPERARY publicbuilding places of interest
GALWAY
Tipperary, Ireland’s largest inland The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Clonmel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Tel:
LAOIS
county, is an area of rich farmland (052) 41459; Email:
con@theapplefarm.com; Web:
Dromineer
Roscrea
which culminates in the southern
www.theapplefarm.com. The Apple Farm is well worth a visit when
Nenagh
CLARE
region of the Golden Vale – Ireland’s you’re in Co. Tipperary. Its products have been acknowledged as the
Templemore
KILKENNY
richest pasture. Every major town lies "Best in Ireland" by the Bridgestone Guide since 1999 and by lovers
Thurles
along either the banks or tributaries of good food and drink for much longer. Based around an orchard,
LIMERICK
of the River Suir, which cuts through with apples, pears, plums, strawberries and raspberries abundantly
Tipperary Cashel
the middle of the county. Since the provided by nature, you will also find a small juice-making enterprise
Cahir
Clonmel
days of Cromwell, the county has and farm shop. The Apple Farm is open seven days a week and you
Carrick-on-Suir
WATERFORD been nominally divided into North are welcome to take a walk around. You will find juices, jams and
and South Ridings, but these days freshly picked fruits in the farm shop, which is located on the main
this refers more to the county’s equestrian credentials than any road (N24) between Clonmel and Cahir.
political boundary. Tipperary is dotted with prosperous towns like
Nenagh, Clonmel, Cahir, Thurles, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Fethard, shopping shopping
Roscrea and Tipperary town. There are dozens of historical sites, The Craft Granary, Church Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Tel: (052)
especially the spectacular Rock of Cashel, Norman castles and the 41473; Fax: (052) 41415; Email:
craftgranary1@eircom.net. The
tower houses built by the Irish who resisted them. Craft Granary is your one-stop shop for unique quality products and
gifts from the South East of Ireland. You can choose from a wide
CAHIR variety of pottery, glassware, wood-turned products, jewellery, baby
Just 15km south of Cashel on the banks of the River Suir and gifts, sculptures, mirrors, cushions, throws and many other items to
overlooked by the beautiful Galtee Mountains you will find the small enhance your home. The Craft Granary also houses a gallery
market town of Cahir. The town is dominated by Cahir Castle. This showcasing local artists and sculptors.
magnificent structure is so well preserved that it was used in the
filming of Excalibur. The origins of the castle can be traced back to CARRICK-ON-SUIR
the third century when a Dun (earthen fort) was built on the rocky Carrick-on-Suir is situated on the banks of the River Suir just 20km
Island and gave the town its original name, Dun Iasciaigh or “town of east of Clonmel. This quiet and unassuming town was, in medieval
the fish fort”. The subsequent building of a stone fort (Cathair) is times, a thriving centre for the woollen and brewing industries and
recorded in the town name as Cathair Dun Iasciaigh. The structure boasted a population of double that of today. Around the 15th century,
that is visible today was built in 1164 by Conor O’Brien and handed Carrick-on-Suir was also a stronghold of the Butler’s of Ormond and
over to the Butlers in the 14th century. It was surrendered without a their impressive castle is still the main attraction in the town. The
fight to Cromwell’s forces in 1650 and this may explain its excellent castle itself contains many fine rooms and is one of the many places
state. The castle offers an interesting audiovisual show on the history that claims to be the birthplace of Anne Boleyn, the second of Henry
of the area and is open all year round. Tel: (052) 41011. VIII’s six wives. The Elizabethan mansion that stands beside the castle
Just south of the town is the serene Swiss Cottage. This thatched was built sometime after 1584 and is the only one of its kind in Ireland.
cottage surrounded by roses, lavender and honeysuckle was built
around 1810 as a retreat for Richard Butler and is a wonderful CASHEL AND THE ROCK OF CASHEL
example of Orné architecture. Other interesting attractions in the area Cashel was once the seat of the Kings of Munster and capital of this
include Mitchelstown Cave, situated midway between Cahir and southern province. This lively and prosperous town is dominated by
Mitchelstown just off the N8, and the Apple Farm in Moorstown, one of Ireland’s most dramatic sites, “The Rock”. The Rock of Cashel
offering visitors samples of the succulent local fruits and juices. lies 200ft above the town and towers over Cashel like a miniature
Camelot. Mighty stonewalls encircle a round tower, abbey, a 12th
dining dining & entertainment century chapel and numerous other buildings and high crosses. In the
The Galtee Inn, The Square, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Tel: (052) 41247; 4th century the Rock was the seat of power for the Eoghanachta clan
Fax: (052) 42638. The Galtee Inn is the most popular hostelry in this from Wales, until St. Patrick converted their leader to Christianity in
busy town, dating back to the early 1800s. Owned and run by John the 5th century. Like so many other strongholds, Brian Ború took the
Malone, who has been there for some 32 years. The bar has recently Rock in the 10th century and in 1101 his ancestors gave it to the
been completely refurbished and looks very smart with its dark wood church to prevent the Eoghanachta (now McCarthy) clan from re-
tables and chairs. This leads to an elegant restaurant serving honest to taking it. Cormac McCarthy built the chapel as a sign of goodwill
goodness authentic, home-cooked Irish cuisine – the steaks are before his departure in 1169. It still survives as the most remarkable
especially famous! Food is served daily from 9.30am–10pm. Seriously Romanesque chapel in the country. The Rock is open all year. Tel:
funky breakfasts! Private dining rooms available. (062) 61437. Also in Cashel don’t miss the Cashel Heritage Centre,
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