The 10 Best Historic Sites in County Tipperary, Province of Munster

August 10, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in County Tipperary, Ireland including Lackeen Castle, Redwood Castle, Ballyowen House, Garrykennedy Castle and Old Harbour, Dalton House, Hall of the Vicars Choral, Rock of Cashel, Athassel Priory, St Marks Cemetery and Famine Graveyard, Mitchelstown Cave.
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1. Lackeen Castle

Lorrha Ireland http://alumni.cs.ucsb.edu/~evodius/liturgy/stowe.htm
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Lackeen Castle

2. Redwood Castle

Castlerea Birr - Portumna Road, the R 489. Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland +353 87 747 9566 [email protected] http://www.redwoodcastleireland.com/
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Redwood Castle

Redwood Castle is a beautifully restored 13th century tower house located in the most northerly point of Tipperary. It is owned privately by a descendant of the original MacEgan family who once held a school of Irish Law and History in it. Check out its website, Facebook and Instagram for more information.

Reviewed By Bob_Cruiser - Owings Mills, United States

On a trip to Ireland with a friend, we visited Redwood Castle which is the home of Coleesa Egan, a distant relative. The castle has been the home of a branch of the family for several hundred years. Coleesa was a lovely hostess and gave us a tour of the castle along with tea and fruit buns. The visit was special to me because of the family connection. But I think anyone would be fascinated.

3. Ballyowen House

Dualla Road, Newpark, Cashel Ireland +353 86 252 8848 http://www.ballyowenhouse.ie/tours.html
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Ballyowen House

4. Garrykennedy Castle and Old Harbour

Garrykennedy Ireland http://www.ireland-highlights.com/sight/garrykennedy-castle-ol-harbour.html
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Garrykennedy Castle and Old Harbour

Reviewed By Pascuorum

Well worth visiting - and give Larkins Pub a go. We also took the 'Forest Walk', which starts beside the old Castle ruin. It didn't go far, but was a nice interlude.

5. Dalton House

9 Emmet Street, Tipperary E34 FN72 Ireland +353 83 898 9265 [email protected]
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Dalton House

6. Hall of the Vicars Choral

Cashel Ireland
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Hall of the Vicars Choral

Medieval house on the Rock of Cashel, displaying many 13th-century religious and historical artifacts.

7. Rock of Cashel

Rock Vista Moor Lane, Cashel Ireland +353 62 61437 http://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/rock-of-cashel/
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Rock of Cashel

A majestic medieval fortress now in ruins: contains the Hall of Vicars and a 13th century cathedral.

Reviewed By Kelly-Irishlove

Our visit to the Rock of Cashel was intriguing The views are spectacular Explore the site on your own and with the guided tour, each offers a plethora of experiences and views The guides are very knowledgeable and have a great sense of humor as well. There is plenty of parking in the car park, there are also gift shops near by.

8. Athassel Priory

Golden, Tipperary Ireland http://www.discoverireland.ie/Arts-Culture-Heritage/athassel-abbey/49150
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Athassel Priory

This is the largest medieval priory in Ireland.

Reviewed By Chucky-ArLa

In a field just outside Golden, was originally a small town back in the 1300's. Open to the public al year round with free entry. Mind the cows on the way in and out. Stunning architectural features to be seen inside and out. definitely worth a visit.

9. St Marks Cemetery and Famine Graveyard

Cashel Ireland
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St Marks Cemetery and Famine Graveyard

10. Mitchelstown Cave

Burncourt E21 H920 Ireland +353 52 746 7246 [email protected] http://mitchelstowncave.com
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Mitchelstown Cave

One of europes major showcaves, discovered in 1833 by michael condon who was quarrying limestone when his crowbar slipped into a crevasse. He removed a few boulders to retrieve the bar, next minute he found himself looking down into a vast network of passages and caverns. In order to protect the caves natural state guided tours were quickly organised. Tours were conducted through the cave by candlelight untill 1972 when it was the first cave in Ireland to be electrified. Today on the guided tour you visit three massive caverns in which you are surrounded by indescribable dripstone formations and one of europes finest columns the inspiring Tower of Babel which stands some 9m in height. Mitchelstown Cave is situated midway between Cahir and Mitchelstown. Take exits 11 or 12 on the M8. Sat Nav. DMS 52,18'20.7" 8, 06' 31.4"W Minimum 2 adults for a tour.

Reviewed By 505jacinthac - Dundalk, Ireland

Myself and my husband have just visited this attraction. We pre booked which is recommended in these times. We were very impressed with the swift registration and admission. There was antibacterial gel provided (covid-19) provided at admission desk. After a short walk up a small incline we were met by Kate our guide at the entrance to the cave. Small steep steps took us down into 3 seperate caverns where Kate explained how it was created. We really enjoy the visit and Kate answered questions clearly and in a way that was easily understood by all ages. Well worth a visit!

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