Tipperary Hotel
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.
Places of Interest
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
15 miles / 24kms from the Hotel. Admission is €5.30 adult and €2.10 per child. Tours every hour in the Summer
Cashel is home to the iconic Rock of Cashel. One of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ireland and one of the most visited. Cashel’s rich history is reflected in its built heritage, from prehistoric raths to mediaeval monasteries and fortified town houses, a Georgian Cathedral and a 21st century Library (which holds regular exhibitions, workshops and concerts). The Georgian quarter also boasts the Bolton Library where you can find the smallest book in Ireland.
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. Clare27 miles / 43 kms from Hotel.
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. Clare27 miles / 43 kms from Hotel.
Admission is €14.00 per adult and €9.00 per child.
Mitchelstown Cave, Burncourt, Cahir, Co. Tipperary26 miles / 42kms from the Hotel. Admission is €6 per adult and €2 per child. Tours every
hour.
Hill Walking & Rambling in Tipperary
The Glen of Aherlow Tourist Information Office, Co. Tipperary: 8 miles / 12 kms from our Hotel in Tipperary, 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 O’Sullivan Beara Route starts from John’s Bridge close to Liscarroll, Co. Cork and Ends at Limerick Junction.http://www.ballyhouracountry.com
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 O’Sullivan Beara Route starts from John’s Bridge close to Liscarroll, Co. Cork and Ends at Limerick Junction.http://www.ballyhouracountry.com
Horse Racing & Greyhound Racing
Tipperary Races
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.
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.
........ and for the Kids
Kids Summer Riding Camps @ Solohead Equestrian Centre:
If you want to keep the children entertained while staying in Ballykisteen Hotel, then why not bring them to one of the
'Pony Riding Camps' in Solohead Equestrian Centre, which is located only 5 minutes from the hotel.
Dates over the Summer weeks are to be confirmed:
Camps cost €30 per day or €80 for the 3 days
If you are interested in attending or wouldlike to book in for any other dates then why not call
Marion 00353- 087-1253481
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
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
