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County Tipperary

The Rock of Cashel is the main attraction in Munster's only land-locked county.

Tipperary (Thiobriad Árann)

Tipperary's county town was made famous by the song; It's a Long Way to Tipperary, which was written by an English man who had never visited the town. Although it's a pleasant-enough place, Tipperary doesn't hold enough to interest the average traveller.

Practical Information

Tipperary Tourist Information Centre

Excel Centre, Mitchell Street, Tipperary

Tel (062) 51457

Website www.tipperary.ie

Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm

Coming & Going

BUS

Bus Éireann (website www.buseireann.ie) buses stop in Tipperary en route between Limerick and Waterford and Bernard Kavanagh Coaches (website www.bkavcoaches.com) operate a service between Tipperary and Dublin stopping at Cashel.

TRAIN

Tipperary is on the Ennis to Rosslare line, which also stops in Limerick and Waterford, and Limerick Junction station is only 3km from the town centre and has direct trains to Cork, Dublin and Tralee.

Cashel (Caiseal Mumhan)

Cashel has a rich history and was the seat of the Kings of Munster. Its main attraction is the Rock of Cashel (pictured on the cover of this book) where Irish kings have been crowned and where St Patrick is believed to have preached.

Practical Information

Cashel Tourist Information Centre

City Hall, Main Street, Cashel

Tel (062) 61333

Open Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 9.15am-6pm

Coming & Going

Cashel lies on the N8 highway linking Dublin and Cork, which ensures that there are frequent buses in both directions. There are also buses to Limerick.

Accommodation

Cashel Holiday Hostel

John Street, Cashel

Tel (062) 62330

O'Brien's Farm House Hostel

Dundrum Road, Cashel

Tel (062) 61003

Sights

Brú Ború Cultural Centre

Located next to the Rock, this cultural centre presents traditional Irish music and dance performances.

Tel (062) 61122

Website www.comhaltas.com

Admission €5 (€3 students); theatre show €15

Open Jan-mid Jun Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; mid Jun-mid Sep Mon 9am-5pm, Tue-Sat 9am-9pm; mid Sep-Dec Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Cashel Heritage Centre

Located in the same building as the tourist information centre, the Cashel Heritage Centre makes an excellent introduction to Irish history with particular emphasis on Cashel. You will get more out of your visit to the Rock if you visit the Heritage Centre first.

Town Hall, Main Street, Cashel

Tel (062) 62511

Admission free

Open Jan-Feb Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Mar-Oct 9.30am-5.30pm daily; Nov-Dec Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm

Dominican Friary

Located at the base of the Rock is this Dominican Friary, which dates from 1243.

Hore Abbey

This 13-century Cistercian abbey sits in a field near O'Brien's Farmhouse Hostel.

Rock of Cashel

The striking Rock of Cashel encompasses several medieval buildings including the High Cross, Romanesque Chapel and round tower dating from the 12th century, a 13th century cathedral and a 15th century castle.

Tel (062) 61437

Admission €5 (€2 students)

Open Jan-mid Mar 9am-3.45pm daily; mid Mar-mid Jun 9am-4.45pm daily; mid Jun-mid Sep 9am-6.15pm daily; mid Sep-Dec 9am-3.45pm daily