Did You Know?

Named after a local legend, the spectacular Devil’s Bit Mountain does not disappoint. According to local legend, the mountain got its name because the Devil took a bite out of it one day in a fit of anger. They say the bite the Devil took made this gap that can be seen today. The story goes that the lump he bit off fell nearby to form the Rock of Cashel. Fact or fiction?

Why don’t you judge for yourself? Make a trip to this famous landmark, the Devil’s Bit and take in the looped walk while you are there.

Churches, Abbeys & Monasteries

  • Holycross Abbey
    Holycross Abbey
    Holycross Abbey is located outside Thurles, Co Tipperary. It was founded in 1168 for the Benedictines by the King of Munster, Donal O Brien. read more
    T: +353 (0)504 43124
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 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