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Tipperary

Historic fortresses, mountain valleys and fertile countryside in Ireland’s heartland.

Rock of Cashel
ExploreClonmel, Cashel and Thurles
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Tipperary?

Historic fortresses, mountain valleys and fertile countryside in Ireland’s heartland.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Rock of Cashel
  2. 02Cahir Castle
  3. 03Swiss Cottage
  4. 04Glen of Aherlow
  5. 05Holycross Abbey
  6. 06Mitchelstown Cave
  7. 07Lough Derg
  8. 08Nenagh Castle
  9. 09Ormond Castle
  10. 10Roscrea Castle
  11. 11Devil’s Bit Mountain
  12. 12Slievenamon
  13. 13The Vee
  14. 14Fethard Medieval Walls
  15. 15St Patrick’s Well
  16. 16Bru Boru Cultural Centre
  17. 17Farney Castle
  18. 18Redwood Castle
  19. 19Ahenny High Crosses
  20. 20Ballina Riverside Walk

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

3 days

Suggested county driving route

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1

Day 1 — Begin with Rock of Cashel, then continue to Cahir Castle and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Swiss Cottage before an afternoon at Glen of Aherlow.

3

Day 3 — Combine Holycross Abbey with Mitchelstown Cave, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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Stay and explore

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Useful places to stay and island guides connected directly to this county.

Outdoor stays

Qualified places to stay

Camping in Tipperary →

Aherlow, County Tipperary

Glen of Aherlow Caravan & Camping Park

Camping · Caravan · Motorhome

Newtown, Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary
E34 NH58
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Cahir, County Tipperary

The Apple Camping & Caravan Park

Camping · Caravan · Motorhome

The Apple Farm, Moorstown, Cahir, County Tipperary
E21 YX33
Official website Email property

Stay in the county

Camping in Tipperary.

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Plan a memorable stop

Experiences for your Tipperary trip.

Our current shortlist for Tipperary uses experiences in other counties. These are optional day trips, not local listings. Check the departure point and journey from your base before booking.

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Family farm visit

Out-of-county option · Laois

Castleview Open Farm

Break up a sightseeing day with animals and play spaces. Travel to the farm independently and check opening for your date.

Start / arrival pointCastleview Open Farm reception, County Laois

View details & availability Explore the Laois guide
City walk

Out-of-county option · Kilkenny

An introduction to Kilkenny

Follow a local guide through the medieval city and use the walk to decide where to spend the rest of your day.

Start / arrival pointBeside Kilkenny Castle; check the exact meeting point

View details & availability Explore the Kilkenny guide
Private city walk

Out-of-county option · Limerick

Limerick with a local guide

Explore the city with a local and shape the walk around your interests. Check the chosen duration and inclusions.

Start / arrival pointLimerick city; agree the meeting point with your guide

View details & availability Explore the Limerick guide

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