Thomastown (Baile Mhic Andáin in Irish) is a town situated on the River Nore in County Kilkenny, 17 km (10 miles) south of Kilkenny city, it is the biggest town in the county outside of Kilkenny city.
Thomastown has a beautiful stretch of the river Nore running through it which, depending on the time of year is abundant with salmon and trout. There are also many other country pursuits available such as walking, horse rising, golfing etc.
Nearby Jerpoint Abbey is well worth a visit. It is an outstanding Cistercian abbey founded in the second half of the 12th century. The Visitor Centre houses an interesting exhibition. Access for visitors with disabilities. Guided tours available.
Lying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, Mount Juliet House is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses, and one of Europe’s greatest country estates.
Even today it retains an ...
This mature parkland course opened in 1995, with picturesque lakes filled with wildlife and fish. Water comes into play on eleven of the 18 holes. The Bent grass greens are generous in size but are strategically framed by bunkers.
Fairways h ...
Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage
Campile, Co. Wexford
The farm cottages at Fruit Hill, Campile near New Ross in County Wexford make an ideal base for exploring Ireland's South East region, and offer a unique retreat from the rest of the world. All are comfortable, well equipped, tastefully decorated ...
Ormond Castle is located on the River Suir and the oldest part of the existing castle is a mid-15th century walled bawn, cornered on the northeast and northwest by towers.
However some time after 1565 Thomas Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormonde added ...
Brian and Brigid Roberts’ restaurant and guesthouse is a favourite spot for the many who love the waterside setting of their attractive old warehouse beside the River Barrow, the quaintness of Graiguenamanagh town - and Brigid’s whole ...
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