Boolakennedy is ideally situated at the centre of the Munster Vales. People looking for adventure or a challenge can choose five different mountain ranges, The Galtees, The Ballyhouras, The Nagles, The Knockmealdowns & The Commeraghs covering 4 different counties, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork & Waterford, or why not try our Suir Blueway or the Waterford Greenway for a day and all of this is within 10 minutes to 50 minutes drive from your base in Boolakennedy.
Trips can be combined using the letters. A trip can be done together or sometimes combined.
| Destination | Distance | Time | Place of interest | Website | Eircode | Locality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchelstown | 6.3km | 7mins | Underground Caves | https://mitchelstowncave.com/ | 0 | A |
| Cahir | 6km | 6mins | Castle | https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/cahir-castle/ | E21 P652 | A |
| Swiss Cottage | 13km | 13mins | Historic House | https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/swiss-cottage/ | E21 DX07 | A |
| The Vee Pass | 27km | 22mins | Scenic Area and Lake | https://knockmealdownactive.com | 0 | B |
| Rock of Cashel | 27km | 22mins | Scenic Area and Lake | https://heritageireland.ie | 0 | A |
| Mount Melleray Abbey | 34km | 39mins | Cistersian Monastry | https://mountmellerayabbey.org | 0 | B |
| Lismore Castle | 34km | 41mins | Castles and Gardens | https://lismorecastlegardens.com | 0 | B |
| Holycross Abbey | 43km | 31mins | Cistersian Monastry | https://holycrossabbey.ie | 0 | A |
| Lough Gur | 55km | 51mins | Neolithic Stone Age | https://loughgur.com | 0 | C |
| Ballyhass | 605km | 55mins | Water Activity | https://ballyhass.ie | P51 N990 | C |
| Titanic Cobh | 76km | 56mins | Titanic Experience | https://titanicexperiencecobh.ie | P51 N990 | D |
| Spike Island | 76km | 56mins | Island Prison | https://spikeislandcork.ie | 0 | D |
| Fota Island | 70km | 50mins | Fota Wildlife Park | https://fotawildlife.ie | 0 | D |
| Blarney Castle | 70km | 50mins | Blarney Castle & Gardens | https://blarneycastle.ie | 0 | C or D |
| Jameson Midleton | 60km | 50mins | Whiskey Distillery Tour | https://jamesonwhiskey.com | 0 | D |
| Dungarvan Greeenway | 65km | 60mins | Cycle & Walking Greenway | https://greenwaysireland.org | 0 | E |
| Kilkenny Castle | 80km | 65mins | Castle & Parklands | https://kilkennycastle.ie | 0 | E |
| Bunratty Castle | 88km | 75mins | Castle & Folk Park | https://bunrattycastle.ie | 0 | F |
| Muckross Killarney | 120km | 120mins | Muckross House & Parkland | https://muckross-house.ie | 0 | G |
| Cliffs of Moher | 150km | 130mins | Atlantic Cliffs | https://cliffsofmoher.ie | 0 | F |
| Aillwee Caves | 150km | 130mins | Aillwee Caves | https://aillweeburrenexperience.ie | 0 | F |
The locality is well served for scenic cycling and walking routes. Walking clubs such as Galtee Walking Club & Peaks Mountain Club cover the local climbs, but please bear in mind these clubs may require you to be a member. For more info check the Glen of Aherlow for routes and trails. The magnificent Vee route leads into West Waterford and proves to be an extremely popular route for seasoned cyclists.
Galtee Walking Club
Tipperary is well known for its quality fishing waters and there’s an abundance of these waters in close proximity to Boolakennedy. The Cahir Park/Swiss Cottage area is one of the best in Europe and allows anglers to fish both banks downstream. It features numerous platforms, some of which are wheelchair accessible. There are numerous slips and weirs and plentiful spots to rest up for a full days fishing. Follow the link below for more info from the local angling club.
fishing News
Boolakennedy’s location rests in close proximity to Cahir Golf Course. This stunning parkland course is split in two by the River Suir and offers views of The Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains. A simply beautiful setting and one that lives long in the memories of all who play here. The course is open to visitors all year round with green fees ranging between €15 and €20 depending on day times and time of the year. Always best to book in advance in order to be sure of getting your desired slot. Furthermore, within 20km range lies three more 18-hole golf courses. Tipperary, Slievenamon and Clonmel, all offer their own unique challenges and again open to visitors all year round.
Cahir Golf Club
Ireland is truly blessed with stunning scenery and the volume of Motor and Bike enthusiasts who wish to take all this in on their many tours. South Tipperary often acts as a suitable base for many of these tours as they travel the length and breadth of the country taking in it’s many sites. Furthermore, within 20km range lies three more 18-hole golf courses. Tipperary, Slievenamon and Clonmel, all offer their own unique challenges and again open to visitors all year round.
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