Did You Know?
To prove how much we know our food in these parts, Tipperary was the only county to scoop three awards at the prestigious Good Food Ireland Awards 2010.
Our tip is simple - sample the winners fare at The Old Convent, Clogheen; Larkin’s Bar and Restaurant, Garrykennedy; James Whelan Butchers, Clonmel and Cashel Blue, Fethard.
Roscrea Castle and Damer House
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Address: Roscrea Heritage, Castle Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Address: Roscrea Heritage, Castle Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Managed in conjunction with the Roscrea Heritage Society, this stone castle consists of a gate tower, curtain walls and two corner towers dating from the 1280's.
The castle rooms are furnished and some house exhibitions. The castle is open to visitors from April to September each year.
Built in the early 18th century in the Qunne Anne style, Damer House is an example of pre-Palladian architecture. Its rooms house temporary exhibitions. One of the rooms is furnished in period style. It also has a restored mill displaying the original St Cronan's high cross and pillar stone.