Did You Know?
Named after a local legend, the spectacular Devil’s Bit Mountain does not disappoint. According to local legend, the mountain got its name because the Devil took a bite out of it one day in a fit of anger. They say the bite the Devil took made this gap that can be seen today. The story goes that the lump he bit off fell nearby to form the Rock of Cashel. Fact or fiction?
Why don’t you judge for yourself? Make a trip to this famous landmark, the Devil’s Bit and take in the looped walk while you are there.
Cornode - Fraoch
Address: Castlelough, Portroe, Co. Tipperary
Welcome to Fraoch. Nestled close to the lakeshore, this attractive house is located in a secluded, tranquil setting. Guests have access to owner's nearby private harbour with slipway and lawned area. Beautiful setting with mature woodland, coarse fishing from the bank, fridge and freezer for bait available. The single storey house is set in a very large, well kept lawned garden. Stone-fronted, spacious, comfortable and beautifully presented with great attention to detail. A special home from home. We have been welcoming guests to Fraoch since 2000. Wonderful getaway for couples and families. Accomodation: sleeps 6 plus baby. Oil fired central heating, tv, dvd, cd, german language tv available. Entrance hall: timber ceiling, wainscotting, carpet and rugs. Living/dining room: spacious and welcoming, wood burning stove, carpet, seating 3 + 1 + 1 + 1. Easy clean floor in dining area. Colour scheme- pale yellow with autumnal colours. Kitchen: spacious, pine farmhouse style with bricked detail, tiled worktop, partially tiled walls, easy clean floor. Four-ring electric cooker with oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, fridge. Utility: partially tiled, sink, hotpress, washing machine, dryer and burner. Bedrooms: free standing pine furniture, all bed linen and towels are colour co-ordinated, carpets and rugs. Bedroom 1: 4'6" bed, blankets and throw, colour scheme-creams, browns and gold. Bedroom 2: twin 3' beds, blankets and throws, colour scheme- pinks and greens. Bedroom 3: twin 3' beds, cot, blankets and throws, colour scheme - pink and cream. Bathroom: fuly tiled, easy clean floor, bath, basin and wc. Shower room: full tiled, enclosure with electric shower, basin and wc. Local towns and villages- Garrykennedy: 1.5km, lakeside village, 2 pubs, restaurant, traditional music during summer. Forest walk. Portroe: 4.5km, village, food shop and petrol. Nenagh: 16km, train station, bus stop, banks, post office.Golf, bicycle hire, pitch and putt, swimming pool, tennis, childrens activity centre, heritage centre, cinema, shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Ballina/Killaloe: 16km, shops, restaurants, bait shop, pony trekking, boat hire and water sports. Dromineer: 16km, childrens playground, boat hire and sailing. Walking: Lough Derg Way, Castlelough Woods, Garrykennedy. Golf: Nenagh 18 hole, East Clare 18 hole. Fishing: Coarse fishing, bream, perch and pike on Lough Derg; trout fishing on Nenagh River. Bait shop TJ's Ballina. Boat hire: Killaloe and Dromineer. Eating out: great variety. Touring: ideal base. Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Dolphin Watch, Birr Castle Gardens, bog train, Damer House, Rock of Cashel, Holycross Abbey, Hunt Museum, King John's Castle, Bunratty Castle, boat trip to Holy Island, Dublin- take train from Nenagh or Thurles.