Castles and Historic Sites in Co. Tipperary
5 places
1.St. Patrick's Well
spring water said to cure headaches and sore eyes
A tranquil holy well in a sheltered valley near Clonmel, where crystal-clear spring water has drawn pilgrims for over a thousand years — now a beautifully landscaped blend of ancient stone ruins, early medieval cross, and peaceful reflection.
- Highlights
- One of Ireland's largest holy wells, revered for over 1,000 years
- 8th-century stone cross at the centre of a tranquil pond
- Crystal-clear spring water said to cure headaches and sore eyes
2.Ormond Castle
Built for Queen Elizabeth I in 1565
Ireland's finest Elizabethan manor house, built in 1565 by Thomas Butler for his cousin Queen Elizabeth I. Its long gallery holds some of the country's most exquisite Tudor stucco plasterwork.
- Highlights
- Finest Elizabethan manor house in Ireland
- Outstanding Tudor stucco plasterwork with royal portraits
- Dramatic long gallery spanning the building
3.Cahir Castle
Cannonballs from 1599 still embedded in walls
One of Ireland's largest and best-preserved medieval castles, Cahir Castle rises from a rocky island in the River Suir — its walls still carrying cannonballs fired during the 1599 siege that finally cracked its defences.
- Highlights
- Original portcullis gear mechanism still intact
- Cannonballs embedded in the walls since 1599
- Award-winning AV show in the Great Hall
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Wheelchair access
4.Nenagh Castle
101 spiral steps to panoramic views
A 13th-century Norman keep with Ireland's finest cylindrical tower — climb 101 spiral stone steps to a rooftop with sweeping views over Nenagh and the Silvermines.
- Highlights
- Finest cylindrical keep in Ireland
- 101-step spiral stone staircase
- 360° rooftop views over town and countryside
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
5.Rock of Cashel
Site of Brian Boru's 978 coronation
A breathtaking cluster of medieval monuments perched on a limestone hilltop — Ireland's most spectacular collection of church architecture, once the seat of Munster's kings.
- Highlights
- Ireland's only surviving Romanesque frescoes (Cormac's Chapel)
- 12th-century St Patrick's Cross
- Complete 28m round tower (c.1101)
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Wheelchair access