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See also Tipperary (North)
Tipperary, on the river Ara in the Golden Vale, is a dairy farming centre. The town has a heritage centre with exhibitions. The Tipperary Excel Centre provides a number of tourist amenities that include an interpretive centre (the past and present of the town), a gallery, a tourist information centre, a shop, and an internet café. In addition they have theatre and cinema productions.
Drive south of Tipperary through the Glen of Aherlow, 16 miles of countryside that encompasses the valley of the Aherlow River and the Galtee Mountains with their five corrie lakes. There are many early Christian medieval sites in the valley, one of which is the now ruined Moor Abbey in Galbally village. The Glen of Aherlow Nature Park, 50 acres of woodland, has walking trails.
 East of Tipperary is the heritage town of Cashel. Its outstanding feature is the Rock of Cashel, a limestone outcrop 200 feet high and 200 acres wide, on top of which is a collection of ecclesiastical ruins. The group of medieval buildings include a 12th century round tower, a High Cross, a Romanesque Chapel, a 13th century Gothic cathedral, and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. An AV show, museum, and exhibitions give all the details. The Rock was the seat of the kings of Munster until 1101.
Bru Boru National Heritage Centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel has a restaurant, folk theatre, craft centre, information centre, and traditional Irish music in the summer. The Cashel Heritage Centre on Main Street has exhibitions on the town and offers guided walking tours.
There are two cathedrals in the town, a Roman Catholic one built in the first half of the 19th century and an Anglican one constructed a half-century before. The Bolton library in the cathedral grounds was built in 1836 and houses antiquarian and rare books and manuscripts. The Cashel Folk Village is a group of reconstructed traditional buildings while Bothan Scoir is a 17th century stone cottage. The Cashel Palace Gardens are home to a Palladian mansion (now a hotel).
 West of Cashel is the late 13th century Hore Abbey, now in ruins. It was the last Cistercian abbey founded in medieval Ireland. A Dominican friary has a church built in the late 15th century. Five miles from Cashel are the extensive ruins of 12th century Athassel abbey. The central tower of the church and its nave and chancel walls are the best preserved of the site.
 South of Cashel is the heritage Quaker town of Cahir, on the banks of the river Suir. The town has a 19th century square, historical buildings, and a riverside park. The Tipperary Heritage Way is a series of walks. 15/16th century Cahir castle (well preserved) is built on the ruins of a 12th century castle. It is one of Ireland’s largest castles and has an AV show and exhibitions.
 The Swiss cottage at Kilcommon, Cahir, was built in early the 1800s. The interesting interior is by guided tour only. Mid-way between Cahir and Mitchelstown is a show cave with three caverns. Mitchelstown is a dairy centre.
The large town of Clonmel, on the river Suir, is the capital of South Tipperary. A 17th bridge crosses the river and the three islands in it to the opposite bank. South-east are the Comeragh Mountains. A circular scenic drive through the mountains provides views of the area. The South Tipperary County Museum informs with its exhibitions of the town history, and the tourist office has a brochure of a town heritage trail. St Mary’s church dates from 1500 but is much restored. It incorporates former town walls in its churchyard. Greyhound racing is one of the town’s attractions. In a restored mill in the Market Place is the Museum of Transport with a collection of early motor vehicles and cars.
 Fethard, north of Clonmel is a medieval walled town. Holy Trinity church in Main Street is one of largest medieval parish churches in Ireland with a 13th century nave and 15th century crenellated tower. The town hall dates from 1608. Fethard Castle, located in the center of town, is a 15th century tower house. A 14th century Augustinian priory has 16th and 17th century tombs. Sections of the 14th century town wall are still in place. The Folk Farm and Transport Museum in a former railway station near the town walls has exhibits of a rural and domestic nature, a café, picnic area, and a market/boot sale on Sundays.
 Carrick-on-Suir has a clock tower from the late 18th century and a seven arched bridge of the 15th century. The square keep of 15th century Ormond castle sits by the Ormond mansion in parkland. It is considered the best Elizabethan manor house in Ireland and is best known for its decorative plasterwork. In a former church is a heritage centre with local artefacts and gravestones of interest. North of Carrick-on-Suir at Ahenny are two carved High Crosses.
The southern county line between Tipperary and Waterford bisects the Knockmealdown Mountains, once the habitat of wolves and eagles.
Tipperary South Attractions
For opening times and full details of attractions see the Attractions section of our website.
Bru Boru National Heritage Centre
At foot of Rock of Cashel, Cashel
Cahir Castle
Cahir
Tel. 052 41011
Carrick-on-Sir Heritage Centre
Main Street, Carrick-on-Sir
Tel. 051 640 200
Cashel Folk Village
Dominick St, Cashel
Tel. 062 62525 or 062 61947
Cashel Heritage Centre
City Hall, Main St, Cashel
Tel. 062 61333
Folk Farm and Transport Museum
Fethard, in former railway station near town walls
Glen of Aherlow Nature Park
Mitchelstown Caves
Halfway between Mitchelstown and Cahir
Tel. 052 67246
Museum of Transport
In restored mill on Market Place, Clonmel
Tel. 052 29727
Ormond Castle
Castle Park by Castle Street, Carrick-on-Sir
Tel. 0 51 640787 or 0 56 7724623
Rock of Cashel
Cashel
Tel. 062 61437
South Tipperary County Museum
Clonmel
Tel. 052 34455
Swiss Cottage
Kilcommon, Cahir
Tel. 052 41144 or 052 41011
Tipperary Excel Centre
Mitchell St, Tipperary
Tel. 062 33466
Web: Tipperary Excel Centre
Tipperary (South) Tourist Information Centres
Cahir Tourist Information Centre
Castle Car Park
Cahir, County Tipperary
Tel. 052 41453
Open: March to Oct
Carrick-on-Suir Community Tourist Office
Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary
Tel. 051 640 200
Cashel Tourist Information Centre
Cashel Heritage Centre
Cashel, County Tipperary
Tel. 062 61333
Open: May to Sep
Clonmel Community Tourist Office
Clonmel, County Tipperary
Tel. 052 22960
Tipperary Town Community Tourist Office
County Tipperary
Tel. 062 51457
Photos of Fethard Town Walls and Ahenny Crosses courtesy Irish Antiquities
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