Summer in Tipperary

Here is our Top 10 to do this summer - all conveniently located close to The Horse and Jockey Hotel!

1. Rock of Cashel – 14km from hotel

The Rock of Cashel, iconic in its historic significance, possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland. Also, one of the most visited tourist sites in Ireland. Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Hoare Abbey & explore the wonderful town of Cashel.

2. Explore the Swiss Cottage and Cahir Castle – 35km from hotel

One of the finest fantasy cottages in Europe – this picturesque cottage is located in the lovely town of Cahir where you can also visit Cahir castle as well as the farmers market on a Saturday morning

3. Trek through the mountains of Tipperary – 25km from the hotel

Enjoy riding lessons or treks through the  mountains, or take in the remains of a Bronze Age settlement, an Iron Age hill fort or Celtic ring forts with an experienced leader at timorec.ie - or visit Crossogue Equestrian centre (www.crossogue-equestrian.ie) for day trip experiences

4. Visit the world famous Coolmore Stud – 20km from the hotel

Get a behind the scenes tour of the world’s largest thoroughbred breeding operations. Get up close and personal with champions stallions. This is an unmissable experience. Begin your tour at The Fethard Horse Country Experience where you will be immersed in all aspects of Horse Country through their state-of-the-art interactive museum.

Bookings through: www.horsecountry.ie

5. Walk the Derrynaflan Loop Walk –just 2km from the hotel

 Derrynaflan Island is home to the Derrynaflan Hoard which was discovered in 1980 and is now displayed in the National Museum of Ireland. Walk through local boglands in the Tipperary countryside.

6. Have a taste of Tipperary

Enjoy a tour of some of our world famous producers.

Cashel Blue Cheese - 10km

Crossogue Jams – 15km

Galtee Honey Bees – 44km

Inch House Black Pudding – 18km

Bookings can be more through - https://tipperaryfoodproducers.ie

7. Kayaking down the majestic River Suir –  22km from the hotel

Kayak on the River Suir - Golden Kayaking (on Facebook)

Contact Mike on : 087-1627000

8. Crag Loop – 17km from the hotel

Follows minor roads, forestry tracks and woodland trails through the mixed forest to the Wellington Monument folly at the summit of the Crag Hill. (https://www.sportireland.ie/outdoors/walking/trails/grange-crag-loop)

9. Holycross Abbey – 9km from the hotel

Walk in the footsteps of ancient Monks in Holycross Abbey. Enjoy the quaint village on the river suir featuring thatched cottages and country pubs.

10. Visit Kilkenny  –  48km from the hotel

Venture over to the medieval city of Kilkenny to visit Kilkenny Castle, The Medieval Mile Museum, or do some shopping along the cobbled streets!