Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
20 minutes drive from Sliabh gCua Farmhouse bed and breakfast.Clonmel lies in a valley, surrounded by mountains and hills. The Comeragh Mountains are to the south, while east of the town is Slievenamon. The River Suir flows through the town.
Clonmel was built up significantly in medieval times, and many remainders of this past can be found in the town itself. A small section of the town walls, which once encircled Clonmel, remains in place. Oliver Cromwell, who is infamous in Ireland but respected in Britain, laid siege to Clonmel in May 1650 during his campaign in Ireland. The walls were eventually breached, but Hugh Dubh O'Neill, the commander of the town's garrison, inflicted heavy losses on Cromwell's troops when they tried to storm the breach. However, the garrison in Clonmel surrendered the following day, as O'Neill's men were out of gun powder. The story is told that Cromwell discovered this when a silver bullet was discharged from the townspeople at his troops outside the walls. As a mark of respect, Cromwell donated his sword to the town which can be seen in Clonmel Town Hall to this day.
Clonmel
Website for tourist and business information on Clonmel.
Clonmel Golf Club
18 hole golf course located 3Km south west of Clonmel.
South Tipperary Arts Centre
Approximately 13 visual arts exhibitions are held at the Centre each year; the Centre hosts Cluain Meala Writers' Group, South Tipperary Arts Group and the AC Music Club all of whom hold regular meetings in the workshop space.