Location
Ballykisteen is just a short walk from Limerick Junction railway station. Centrally located, driving times are:
- Dublin 2.5 hours
- Galway 2 hours
- Cork 1.5 hours
- Limerick .5 hours
Local Attractions
There are no shortage of attractions, breathtaking scenery and wide open spaces here in the Heart of the Golden Vale. The Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort is ideally located close to the Glen of Aherlow with the backdrop of the Galtee Mountains and also on the border of Tipperary and Limerick so there is a great variety of outdoor activities and places of interest in the surrounding area. Guests will be spoilt for choice with the best of what both counties have to offer.Hill Walking & Rambling in Tipperary
The Glen of Aherlow Tourist Information Office, Co. Tipperary: 8 miles / 12 kms from Hotel, provides information and published maps for walks in the surrounding Glen of Aherlow and Galtee Mountains.The local walking club schedules guided walks most Sundays and shorter walks on Wednesday evenings during the summer.
The Glen of Aherlow Nature Park features many easily followed walking trails and picnic sites.
The Ballyhoura Way, a segment for the OSullivan Beara Route starts from Johns Bridge close to Liscarroll, Co. Cork and Ends at Limerick Junction. http://www.ballyhouracountry.com
Horse Racing Greyhound Racing
Directly opposite the Hotel is the Tipperary Racecourse. A busy course with spring to autumn fixtures. Public bar, self service restaurant and members bar all available on site.
www.tipperaryraces.ie
Limerick Racecourse: 27miles / 44kms from the Hotel consisting of 16 features a year. Admission is 13 Weekdays, 15 Sundays
Thurles Racecourse: 25 miles / 40kms from the Hotel, winter and spring fixtures. Admission is 13 on week days and 15 on Sundays
Limerick Greyhound Stadium: 22 miles / 35 kms from the Hotel. Racing nights are Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Admission is 7 per adult and 4 for students.
Thurles Greyhound Stadium: 25 miles / 40 kms from the Hotel. Race nights are Friday and Saturday. Admission is 6 per adult and 4 for students.Clonmel Greyhound Stadium: 28 miles / 45 kms from the Hotel. Race nights are Friday and Saturday. Admission is 6 per adult and 4 for students.
Places of Interest
Mitchelstown Cave, Burncourt, Cahir, Co. Tipperary26 miles / 42kms from the Hotel. Admission is 6 per adult and 2 per child. Tours every hour.
Rock of Cashel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
15 miles / 24kms from the Hotel. Admission is 5.30 adult and 2.10 per child. Tours every hour in the Summer
The Hunt Museum, Custom House, Limerick
20 miles / 32 kms. Admission is 7.50 per adult and 3.70 per child.
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty, Co. Clare
27 miles / 43 kms from Hotel. Admission is 14.00 per adult and 9.00 per child.
........ and for the Kids
Hillcrest Equestrian Centre: 9 miles / 15kms away and has some of the top instructors in Ireland. Offering classes for all levels of horse riding, trekking, show jumping, dressage and hunting. They also offer guided cross country courses, full week trail rides, pony camps and guided mountain and forestry ride in the nearby Glen of Aherlow or Galtee Mountains.University of Limerick Activity Centre, Killaloe, Co. Clare : 33 miles / 53 kms away. Land and water activities available sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, highropes, archery and orienteering.
http://www.ulac.ie
Empire of Fun, Gortavalla Business Park, Knockanrawley, Tipperary Town: 5miles / 9.75kms. Kids adventure play area catering for older children and toddlers. Prices depend on times, and ages of children.
Tipperary Excel Centre Cinema and Heritage Centre: 3 miles / 4.5 kms. Shows from 7pm 11pm. Admission is 7.50 per adult and 4.50 per child.
www.tipperary-excel.com