Old Parochial House, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary :: Luxury Period Self Catering Accommodation

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The Old Parochial house is approx. 10 miles from Urlingford which is located on the main Dublin / Cork road (M/N8).

Directions from Urlingford: Driving through Urlingford (from Dublin direction) turn left onto Togher Road (R389, signposted Killenaule). Continue on this road for approx. 3 miles. Turn left onto the R690 (signposted Mullinahone) and continue for approx 6 miles. At staggered crossroads turn left onto the R691. The Old Parochial House is located on the right 100m past the creamery.

The Old Parochial House is located just 2 miles from the famous Famine Warhouse. During the great famine the Warhouse was the scene of the principal action of the 1848 Rebellion by the Young Irelanders. The house now exhibits the history of the Famine, mass emigration and the rebellion - admission is free.
Slievenamon, the most written about mountain in Ireland is just a 10 minute drive away. It offers an easy climb to a spectacular 360º view of just about all of Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford.
A 20 minute drive takes you to Cashel, home of the Rock of Cashel the most visited Heritage site in Ireland, the Bolton Library which houses the smallest book in Ireland and some great restaurants.
The medieval city of Kilkenny is less than 25 minutes away by car. Here you can explore ancient laneways, visit the majestic halls of Kilkenny castle, take in some shopping or enjoy a great night out.
Thurles, the birthplace of Ireland's national sport hurling is 18 miles away. If you don’t catch a game in Semple Stadium you might like to spend some time shopping or just enjoying a pint with the locals in one of its many pubs.
One of Ireland’s finest golf courses is just 30 miles away at Mount Juliet, Thomastown. The Jack Nicklaus designed course is a challenging championship course and is presented in beautiful condition throughout the year.