Tips about Tipperary
1Visit the Rock of Cashel early, take the guided tour, then walk to quieter Hore Abbey5 visitors
- Visit Rock of Cashel early; Cormac's Chapel, the Vicar's Hall painted ceiling and 32m round tower are the highlights. · Blog, 2023
- Diamond Hill is steeper than the park website says. Hore Abbey is more peaceful than Cashel. · TripAdvisor, 2022
- Hore Abbey near Cashel was more peaceful than the Rock; reach it through cow pasture. · TripAdvisor, 2022
- Book Rock of Cashel timed tickets online; Hore Abbey nearby can be driven to. · TripAdvisor, 2022
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1Break the Dublin–Cork or Kerry drive at Kilkenny, Cashel and Cahir Castle3 visitors
- Break the Kinsale-to-Dublin drive at Rock of Cashel and Kilkenny Castle, lunching at Kyteler's Inn in Kilkenny. · TripAdvisor, 2019
- Rock of Cashel is a layered ruin worth the stop on the Dublin to Kinsale leg. · Rick Steves forum, 2023
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2Buy the OPW Heritage Card (about €40, ~$43) if visiting several state sites like Cashel and Kilkenny Castle2 visitors
- Heritage Card paid off at Rock of Cashel and Dingle sites. · TripAdvisor, 2025
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Driving (1)
- Drive The Vee from Cahir to Lismore; judged among Ireland's best drives, and Lismore Castle grounds make a picnic spot. · Blog, 2019
Food & pubs (1)
- Bricin in Killarney for boxty; Bowes & Co in Cashel was the best meal. · TripAdvisor, 2022
Sightseeing (9)
- At Cahir Castle expect low doorways and steep narrow tower stairs; the lawns beside the castle suit a scone stop. · Blog, 2023
- Cahir Castle is well preserved and a pleasant surprise; Kilkenny Castle lawn suits a picnic lunch. · Blog, 2019
- Cahir Castle sits on an island in the River Suir; a cafe across the road is good for lunch. · Blog, 2023
- Catch a county championship game at Semple Stadium, Thurles; about 15,000 turned up for Cork v Waterford with a festive atmosphere. · Blog, 2018
- Glendalough and the Rock of Cashel were nearly free of other tourists in late February. · Rick Steves forum
- Golden village near Cashel has an interesting bridge and tower ruin worth a short stop. · Blog, 2023
- Hore Abbey just below the Rock of Cashel is a good photo stop and quieter. · Blog, 2023
- Rock of Cashel parking is free under 20 minutes, €4.50 (~$5) for around 45; entry €8 (~$9) adult, Cormac's Chapel €3 (~$3) extra. · TripAdvisor, 2023
- Visit uncrowded abbeys like Hore Abbey and Muckross Abbey. · Blog
Where to stay (1)
- Apple Camping & Caravan Park near Cashel was the best campsite, with free apple juice. · Blog, 2019
Other (4)
- Irish sunrises are hard for photos as cloud often hides the horizon until about an hour after dawn; try morning light at Rock of Cashel. · Blog, 2023
- Kilkenny alone deserves several hours; move fast through Cahir and Cashel if time is short. · TripAdvisor
- Real driving time ran about 25 percent longer than maps suggested; too many stops forced cutting Rock of Cashel, Cork and Kenmare. · Fodor's, 2022
- Wear your adopted county's colours; Cork fans wore red and white. Stay after the whistle, when children invade the pitch with sliotars. · Blog, 2018