Did You Know?

Children also play a part in Irish folklore. The haunting story of The Children of Lir has its origins in Lough Derg in North Tipp. The story tells how King Lir’s children were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother, destined to live life on the lough for 300 years. Just one of the magical tales that have enchanted Irish children for centuries.

Churches, Abbeys & Monasteries

  • Holycross Abbey
    Holycross Abbey
    Holycross Abbey is located in Holycross Village, outside Thurles, Co Tipperary. Free Guided Tours of the Abbey are available every Wednesday and Sunday at 2pm (church... read more
    T: +353 (0)86 1665869
    Location: Holycross
  • Curreeny Heritage Hedge School
    Curreeny Heritage Hedge School
    This historic site is located 365 metres above sea level in Curreeny, North Tipperary, 18km from Nenagh. The Memorial encapsulates the raison d'etre of the Hedge School. Sit on... read more
    T: 353 (0)67 25100
    Location: Kilcommon
  • Augustinian Abbey, Lorrha
    The Abbey was founded in the twelfth century by the Order of Canons regular. Over the following century the building was twice burnt and rebuilt. read more
    T: +353 (0)90 9747010 F: +353 (0)90 9747204
    Location: Lorrha
  • Dominican Abbey Lorrha
    Founded in 1269 by Walter de Burgo, the Earl of Ulster, the monastery was dedicated to St. Peter martyr. Walter de Burgo and a Norman landowner in Lorrha, invited the... read more
    T: +353 (0)90 9747010 F: +353 (0)90 9747204
    Location: Lorrha
  • Saint Ruadhan’s Abbey, Lorrha
    Saint Ruadhan’s Abbey, Lorrha
    Saint Ruadhan founded a monastery in Lorrha in 540 AD. It became the most famous of the Munster monasteries even in St Ruadhan's time. The ruin now standing on the site of... read more
    T: +353 (0)90 9747010 F: +353 (0)90 9747204
    Location: Lorrha
  • Monaincha Church
    The church is situated on what used to be an island in a bog. It was probably founded by St Cainnech of Aghaboe, Co. Laois, in the 6th century but it has associations with St... read more
    T: +353 (0)61 317522
    Location: Roscrea
  • Roscrea Church, High Cross and Round Tower
    Situated in the centre of Roscrea town, St. Cronan's Church, High Cross and the Round Tower all formed part of a monastic complex and date from the early 12th century. read more
    T: +353 (0)61 317522
    Location: Roscrea
  • The Abbey Of Mount Saint Joseph
    The Abbey of Mount Saint Joseph is a Retreat House located in Roscrea, County Tipperary. read more
    T: +353 (0)505 21711
    Location: Roscrea
  • St Mary’s Garden of Remembrance
    St. Mary’s history dates back to 1292. In the memorial garden there is a memorial to all thurles men who died in the Great War of 1914 - 1918 with all of their names, seventy... read more
    T: +353 (0)50 421651
    Location: Thurles