Local Attractions in Tipperary

At Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel

Stay with us at the 4 star Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, your choice of local attractions is unlimited and we would be delighted to help you Discover Tipperary. Our hotel is ideally located in the heart of Tipperary making us the perfect destination to stay while exploring our beautiful county.

The Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is just a short distance from Limerick City and Tipperary Town.
This is the perfect location for attractions like visits to the Rock of Cashel and Glen of Aherlow, where you will get get a glimpse of ancient sites and learn about their rich history. Your choice of local attractions is unlimited and we would be delighted to help you discover Tipperary.

After a long day exploring the treasures of Tipperary relax and unwind in the comfort of our spacious guestrooms or take avantage of the full complimentary access to our leisure centre which boasts an impressive range of leisure and relaxation facilities. Dine in our Junction One restaurant which looks out across the majestic Galtee Mountains and the 1st tee of our golf course stretching out before you.

Whether you are travelling solo, with friends or enjoying a family getaway there is something for everyone to enjoy in County Tipperary. See below a list of things to do in Tipperary and the nearby area so you can plan your trip in advance. Our friendly reception team are more than happy to offer you advice or suggestion on where to visit during you stay.

Rock Of CashelCashel, County TipperaryThe Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's most spectacular archaeological sites, a prominent green hill, banded with limestone outcrops.

Glen of AherlowCounty TipperaryThe Glen of Aherlow is a picturesque valley nestling between Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains in the western part of County Tipperary.

Mitchelstown CaveNear GN Ballykisteen Golf HotelTake a guided tour through one of the most amazing caves in Ireland and see some remarkable stalagmite and stalactite formations.

The Hunt MuseumLimerick City, County TipperaryThe Hunt Museum in Limerick city centre houses original works of art and antiquities from the Neolithic Period to the present day with an ever-changing range of special exhibitions.

Museum of TransportClonmel, County TipperaryOccupying two floors of a restored 19th Century mill the Museum of Transport has displays of vehicles, period petrol pumps, signs and memorabilia.

Swiss CottageCahir, County TipperaryThis fantastic Swiss Cottage was built around 1810 and is a pristine example of cottage orné, or ornamental cottage.