Deborah & John’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Highly recommended as Nenagh's best tourist attraction. A visit to Nenagh Castle will take you back in time. Nenagh Castle is Nenagh's oldest building, and its construction in the 13th century laid the foundation for the development of the town. Theobald FitzWalter, whose successors would become Earls and Dukes of Ormond, built the castle, and upon its completion c.1220. Location: O'Rahilly, O'Rahilly St, Tipperary
Phone: (067) 33850
13 locals recommend
Nenagh Castle
O'Rahilly StreetHighly recommended as Nenagh's best tourist attraction. A visit to Nenagh Castle will take you back in time. Nenagh Castle is Nenagh's oldest building, and its construction in the 13th century laid the foundation for the development of the town. Theobald FitzWalter, whose successors would become Earls and Dukes of Ormond, built the castle, and upon its completion c.1220. Location: O'Rahilly, O'Rahilly St, Tipperary
Phone: (067) 33850
This is a walk and a challenge for the fit and energetic, worth the effort for the views of all the counties that surround it. Only a 10 min drive from your stay. There are different levels and walks around it. Highly recommended for the adventurist.
12 locals recommend
Devil's Bit
This is a walk and a challenge for the fit and energetic, worth the effort for the views of all the counties that surround it. Only a 10 min drive from your stay. There are different levels and walks around it. Highly recommended for the adventurist.
Well worth a visit to the Gardens and Telescope. walk around the castle which is still lived in.
Birr Castle
Well worth a visit to the Gardens and Telescope. walk around the castle which is still lived in.
Just an 1 1/2 hour drive, beautiful city walks and shopping set in a medieval city
155 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeJust an 1 1/2 hour drive, beautiful city walks and shopping set in a medieval city
Great walks overlooking Nenagh and surrounding area.
Silvermine Mountains East Top, Gortshaneroe, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Great walks overlooking Nenagh and surrounding area.
Portumna Forest Park
6 St Joseph's Rd1 1/2 hour drive , forest walks alongside River Shannon.
Neighbourhoods
Moneygall, a quiet village, just off the M7 motorway exit 23. Famous for (ex)president barrack Obama's Visit a few years ago. Visit the pub where he had his Pint of Guinness or wander through the Plaza and have some food or visit the museum.
Moneygall
Moneygall, a quiet village, just off the M7 motorway exit 23. Famous for (ex)president barrack Obama's Visit a few years ago. Visit the pub where he had his Pint of Guinness or wander through the Plaza and have some food or visit the museum.
Beautiful setting, on one side of the bridge over the River Shannon is Ballina and the other side Killaloe. Fantastic eateries on either side.
9 locals recommend
The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre
Beautiful setting, on one side of the bridge over the River Shannon is Ballina and the other side Killaloe. Fantastic eateries on either side.
Open to the public from 7am. Great sauna and steam room along with a warm swimming pool with kids area.
Roscrea Leisure Centre
Open to the public from 7am. Great sauna and steam room along with a warm swimming pool with kids area.
Watch a real Hurling game live! If you've never seen this fast game, well worth a visit.
Toomevara GAA
Watch a real Hurling game live! If you've never seen this fast game, well worth a visit.
Food scene
Up Eats Cafe
Best cafe in Nenagh, great food and staff. opened Tues-Sat. 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Peppermill
Kenyon StreetGreat for evening diners, Tapas and drinks
tipp inn
Traditional Irish food served most days.
City advice
Don't miss
"The Saturdays farmer's market is a must"
The Saturdays farmers market has locally produced products every Saturday at the New Institute in central Nenagh.