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Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Clonmel (Cluain Meala in Irish) is the largest inland town in the south of Ireland and it is the county seat of South Tipperary County Council, however part of the townland is situated in the county of Waterford. It is a thriving shopping town.

Clonmel lies in a valley, surrounded by mountains and hills. The Comeragh Mountains are to the south, while east of the town is Slievenamon. These provide a great place for hill walkers to escape from it all, with many walks of varying difficulties available. There are also several golf courses near by and good equestrian facilities. The River Suir flows through the town and is good for Salmon fishing.

At the opposite end of the main street, O'Connell Street from the West Gate is the Main Guard built in 1674 as a Palletinate Court House. There are many other interesting buildings including the Town Hall, Franciscan Friary, Court House as well as former churches which have been tastefully converted to other uses including the old Wesleyan which is now the White Memorial Theatre.

Clonmel is very proud also of its literary past being the birthplace of Laurence Sterne and Marguerite Power, Countess of Blessington, and the one time residence of Anthony Trollope. Each September a literary weekend is held to honour this connection. Other places of interest include the County Museum in Parnell Street and Marlfield Lake wild bird sanctuary.

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Hotel Minella

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

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Hickeys Bakery & Cafe

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

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Kilmaneen Farmhouse

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

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Hickeys Bakery & Cafe

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

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Gardens

Killurney Garden

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

A serene 1880 farmhouse with views south to the Comeraghs, a crystal stream flowing from Slieve Namon and the ruins of a 16th century church are some of the blessings of Killurney Garden. Complement them with imaginative design and the knowledge ...

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West Waterford Golf Club

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Course Type: Parkland

The opening of this fine, Dungarvan development in 1993, was a particularly proud occasion for the designer, Eddie Hackett, who was seeing his 100th course become ready for play. The course is located in the Brickey Valley, just outside Dungarva ...

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Salterbridge Gatelodge

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Cahir Farmers Market - County Tipperary - Saturdays

Cahir Farmers Market

Beside Craft Granary, on Church Street, Cahir, County Tipperary

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Famine Warhouse

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Kilshane House

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Set in the magnificent rolling countryside of South Tipperary, this large Victorian house is at the end of a half mile long driveway and surrounded by 320 acres of private parkland which includes a trout river and landscaped gardens with some stu ...

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