Did You Know?

The world famous Ballydoyle Stable, founded by one of the greatest trainers of all time, Vincent O’Brien, has seen some legendary horses pass through its doors, many including the great Saddlers Wells went on to stand as stallions at their breeding arm Coolmore Stud. Our tip for Tipp is to keep an eye out as you drive through the south east of Tipperary. The beautiful young foal you see by their mother’s side could be a future horseracing legend.

Holycross Cycle Tour

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Address: Limerick Tourist Office, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Holycross Cycle Tour
45kms. ( 28 Miles). Circle cycling route in the area west of Thurles in Co.Tipperary. The route is clearly signposted and is designed to be a 1 day tour of the most interesting sites and scenery in the region. The tour starts and finishes in Thurles. The rural countryside offers a terrain suited to a leisurely cycle.