
County Tipperary
Tipperary is Ireland's largest inland county, situated in south part of irish midlands. Its diverse landscape is created by hills, mountains, plains and river valleys. In the south, there are the mountain ranges of The Knockmealdown, the Galtee and Slievenamon, to the north of which extends fertile limestone plain of Golden Vale split by river Suir. In the north west, on the border with County Limerick, there are Silvermines Mountains and Loug Derg powered by river Shannon. With no doubt, the most popular and interesting tourist attraction of County Tipperary is Rock of Cashel, complex of medieval buildings situated on the top of limestone hill, which includes best preserved romanesque church in Ireland. At the bottom of the hill, there is ruin of 13th century Cistercian monastery, Hore Abbey. Just 20km south of Cashel, there is another site worth to visit, the Cahir Castle, well preserved 13th century Anglo-Norman stronghold situated at the bend of the river Suir. Tipperary got famous in the World War One song 'Its a long long way to Tipperary' and because of this fact, it is probably the best recognized county outside Ireland.
Interesting places in county Tipperary

Mitchelstown Cave
Midlands Ireland | County Tipperary
Mitchelstown Cave is situated on the border of County Tipperary and Cork, just off M8 motorway (exit 11 or 12). It was discovered accidentally in 1833, by Michael Condon during limestone quarrying. The cave quickly became a tourist attraction, luring many curious people, explorers and scientists. To preserve the natural state of this wonder of nature, the la... more info and photos

Rock of Cashel
Midlands Ireland | County Tipperary
The iconic complex of Medieval buildings, the Rock of Cashel, is located in the town of Cashel, at the heart of County Tipperary, just off the M8 motorway. This one of the most important and most visited tourist attraction in Ireland is spectacularly situated on a limestone outcrop, proudly overlooking surrounding plains of the Golden Vale. It is also known ... more info and photos

Roscrea Castle
Midlands Ireland | County Tipperary
The medieval castle in Roscrea was built in 1280s, when the silver was discovered in nearby Silvermine Mountains. Due to proximity to the mines it became stronghold of great strategic importance. The Castle consists of massive gatehouse with drawbridge and large walled enclosure. The basement is housed a prison, and spiral stairs leads us to the first and... more info and photos

Cahir Castle
Midlands Ireland | County Tipperary
Cahir Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Cathrach) is a medieval stronghold, situated on small, rocky island, on the bend of the River Suir, in town or Cahir, County Tipperary. The earliest castle on this site was built by the Anglo-Norman, Philip of Worcester, in the 13th century (once, there was a stone fortress of powerful irish clan, O'Briens, who were banish... more info and photos