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The Area
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The
Countryside
Located in the ancient province of Munster,
Tipperary
is famed for its history, its lush green countryside and its
rolling hills.
The surroundings to Tipperary Mountain Trekking
Centre at Rusheen are no exception. You can ride or ramble
over hundreds of acres of unspoiled countryside containing
ring-forts, fairy forts and a standing stone reckoned to be
as much as 6,000 years old. Nature lovers will delight in
the diversity of the wildflowers, birds and animals, while
star-gazers will be entranced by the rare opportunity to see
the constellations at night, unaffected by the glare of city
lights.
The area is excellent for hill walking, with the Black Hill
(1,100 ft above sea level) a challenging walk through the
pastures at the rear of Rusheen House. From its summit your
view will roam over nine counties and include the beautiful
Slieve Felim, Slivermines and Slieve Bloom mountain ranges,
the
Devil's Bit Mountain, the Galtees, Slievenamon, and Keeper
Hill.
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The
Rivers and Lakes
The rivers and lakes of Tipperary are popular with anglers
and scenic Lough Derg, the largest lake on the River Shannon,
is a short drive away, with facilities for boating, fishing
and other water sports available at Shannon
Sailing. The Clodagh River, one of the cleanest in Europe,
borders Rusheen. You can wander along its streams, swim in
it, and fish for trout and salmon.
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Family
Attractions
Child-friendly attractions and historic places of interest
include Pallas
Hill Open Farm, Holycross
Abbey, Templemore Town
Park, with boating, fishing, castle ruins and pitch and
putt; Farney
Castle , where exclusive Irish knitwear by Cyril Cullin
is designed and sold; the famous 'Rock
of Cashel'; Cahir
Castle; Roscrea,
one of the most ancient monastic towns in Ireland, and Birr
Demesne with its extensive landscaped gardens, giant telescope
and astronomical museum. For addicts of the Glorious
Pastime, there are golf courses in Templemore, Thurles
and Nenagh. Thurles also boasts racetracks for horses
and greyhounds,
as well as being the home of the Gaelic
Athletic Association.
Eco-Tourism
If your interest is in the environment, visit nearby Cloughjordan,
were a large eco-village is being developed, and then go on
to Scarrif, where the Irish
Seed Savers Association is located.
Greenmantle, famous for their environmentally sustainable
sculptures from living willow and recycled machine parts,
hold workshops in nearby Killea. Traditional music courses
are held nearby at Fiddler's
Retreat.
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Bia,
Ceol agus Craic! (Food, Drink and Fun!)
Upperchurch
Village, which is steeped in Irish Culture, is just down
the road. You can enjoy a Cordon Bleu meal at Kinnane's Bar,
one of the best kept secrets of the area. You will also experience
excellent cuisine at Sheehan's Restaurant in Borrisoleigh.
The local pubs are hidden and un-touristy, and hold the traditional
Irish music sessions that you may have heard about but never
yet fully experienced. The popular comedy Killinaskully
is filmed locally, and you can take a scenic tour of the area,
dropping in en route to Oliver Ryan's Thatched Bar, which
features prominently in the series.
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Shopping
You can shop in Borrisoleigh, Templemore, Nenagh and Roscrea.
You can buy a unique taste of Tipperary to take home with
you at the Saturday market in Thurles, where local organic
farmers sell their produce, including delicious jams and preserves.
The beautiful and historic town of Kilkenny,
and bustling Limerick City, are both within easy driving distance.
Or you may prefer to explore the quiet lanes and hillsides
around Rusheen, with the tranquil river Clodagh, where herons
nest and kestrels swoop.
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When you visit Rusheen to experience the magic
of the mountains on horseback, you will find many other activities
to enjoy, and the space and time to relax and unwind.
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