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Clonmel ( Irish: Cluain Meala, meaning 'honey meadow') is the county town and largest settlement of County Tipperary, Ireland. The town is noted in Irish history for its resistance to the Cromwellian army which sacked the towns of Drogheda and Wexford.
- Fethard. Fethard has been a walled town since the 13th century and within its very intact walls are many Churches, towers and Sheela-na-Gig carvings. One of the quirkiest things to see in Clonmel, it only takes a little more than 10 minutes north of town to reach Fethard.
- Marlfield Lake. A picturesque six-hectare lake on the western edge of Clonmel, most are surprised whenever they learn that Marlfield Lake is totally man-made.
- Rock of Cashel. The Rock of Cashel is a spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale. Easily reached and within minutes from Clonmel, the Rock of Cashel was the seat of the Kings of Munster for centuries before the 13th-century Norman Invasion.
- Ormond Castle. A stunning example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland, Ormond Castle was built by Thomas Butler, the 10th Earl of Ormond in the 1560s.
- Main Guard. Restored in the early 2000s, the Main Guard is a courthouse from the end of the 17th century. On the ground floor is a five-bay arcade, with columns composed of recycled sandstone from the dissolved Inislounaght Abbey.
- St Patrick’s Well. In a peaceful clearing at the base of a limestone cliff is one of Ireland’s largest holy wells. Here on Clonmel’s western outskirts, generations of pilgrims have descended the stone steps to bathe in waters ascribed miraculous qualities.
- Fethard. Little more than 10 minutes north of Clonmel is what may be Ireland’s most complete medieval town. Fethard was established at the start of the 13th century and has been ringed by walls since 1292 when King Edward I of England gave the go-ahead to similar defensive structures across Ireland.
- Carey’s Castle. The affluent school-owning Carey family built this Eclectic house at the turn of the 19th century, but it was abandoned just five decades later.
Clonmel is the county town of County Tipperary jointly with Nenagh; in 2022 it had a population of 18,000. It stands on the River Suir, which forms the boundary with County Waterford, though the boundary swings south opposite town to include buildings on the other bank within County Tipperary.
If you're looking for a unique travel destination that is rich in history and culture, then look no further than Clonmel. This picturesque town is located in the heart of County Tipperary in Ireland, and it is an excellent place to visit for anyone intere.
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Top Attractions in Clonmel. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. St. Patrick's Well. 236. Religious Sites.
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