Attractions & Events
in Clonmel
Tipperary, The Golden Vale County is rich with culture, heritage and scenery. Lush landscapes & fascinating archaeological sites like Rock of Cashel cannot be missed.
  
Clonmel in South Tipperary is situated along the River Suir nestled in the Comeragh Mountains. Clonmel is the ideal base to visit a wide range of wonderful attractions. These not only include the breathtaking scenery at the Glen of Aherlow but Cahir Castle, the Swiss Cottage, Mitchelstown Caves and in addition a feast of cycling, golf, walking and equestrian activities.
Rent a bike, inhale the fresh air, head off on a casual ramble in the Nire Valley or spend the day at Clonmel racecourse, the choice is truly endless. Neighbouring Counties Cork, Clare, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Laois & Galway & Offaly are easily reached from Clonmel.
Festivals & Events
Clonmel Junction Festival (July 4-12th 2009 – Annual Event) www.junctionfestival.com
For a town with no committed performing arts venue, the Clonmel Junction Festival excels at showcasing the best of local national and international arts, theatre and drama to Clonmel audiences. From art exhibitions to street performances, to comedy acts, drama, workshops and performances to some of biggest names in music worldwide – this is one festival not to be missed when visiting the South East.
Bulmers Comedy Festival – November www.clonmelcomedy.com Clonmel is delighted to welcome some of Irelands and the worlds most well known and popular comedians to the town each November. All shapes and forms of comic entertainment will be taking place throughout the festival with no one and where safe from comic assault!
Other festivals and events within easy distance from Clonmel include Kilkenny Arts Festival, Kilkenny Cats Laugh Festival, Sparoi Waterford, Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival, Wexford Opera Festival and much more!Check out www.discoverireland.com/southeast
Sporting Events
Clonmel Coursing Festival (February Annually)
Clonmel is noted in greyhoundd circles for being the home of the annual National Hare Coursing Meeting in early February. Included in this event is the prestigious Ladies’ International Open Meeting and the coursing derby. At this time each year, Clonmel is swollen by a large influx of sports people from Ireland, the UK, and from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the Middle East.
Clonmel and Tipperary Races.
Powerstown Park, Clonmel, is one of the South East’s most popular racetracks hosting exciting and atmospheric race meetings on a regular basis. Ideally located a mere 2 mins from The Clonmel Park Hotel is the ideal day out for racing enthusiasts visiting the region. Similarly Tipperary Racecourse, at Limerick Junction, is a well known and much loved course amongst the horse racing set. Located a mere 20 mins drive from Clonmel it is the perfect day out with family and friends in the South East.
For more information on Horse Racing in Tipperary check out www.horseracingireland.com
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