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Tholsel Visitor Centre
Business Contact Details
Fethard Business and Tourism Group Limited, Main Street,
Fethard, Co Tipperary
Postcode E91 R652
Tel +353 (0)86 2747044
Email
Web
Business Contact Maurice Moloney
Experience Description
The Tholsel Visitor Centre is a celebration of 1,000 years of history with all
its turbulences and the evolution of Ireland’s bloodstock and racing industry
to present a unique, interpretive visitor experience. It traces the development
of farming, community and their inextricable link with the horse from
Norman times to the present era of global success in the bloodstock industry
and in particular Coolmore Stud Farms which is the epicentre of a world
renowned equine industry. Fethard is the centre of Ireland’s horse country
and has an unrivalled heritage resource in the Tholsel, Holy Trinity Church,
Augustinian Abbey and the TownWalls. Local community and businesses have
combined to develop this showcase of ‘Fethard – Horse Country and Home of
Coolmore.’ Tour duration: 1hr30mins.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 €6.00 per person
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates No
Group Booking Contact
Bill O’Sullivan
Email
Tel +353 (0) 87 252 2885
Opening Details
6 days per week, Monday to Saturday, 1000-1600hrs. Tourist information, pop
up office open on the ground floor. Visitor Centre fully operational January
2017.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking 100 metres away. Lift in place to service two upper floors.
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Cozy B&B – 5 minutes’ drive
Clonacody House – 5 minutes’ drive
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport 1hr 20mins
Other Experiences Nearby
Walled town of Fethard – within walking distance
Holy Trinity Church, 13th century
Augustinian Abbey, 12th century church and monastery
Coolmore Stud – 9mins by car
Youghal Clockgate Tower
Business Contact Details
Main Street, Youghal, Co Cork (Part of Ireland’s Ancient East)
Tel +353 (0) 2481814
Email
Web
Business Contact Aileen Murray
Experience Description
The story of the Clock Gate Tower is the story of the Youghal community over
600 years. It is about people, time and place. It is real, authentic, stimulating
and emotive. It has depth and character and it is surprising. It is a story that
fires the imagination, feeds interest, can draw visitors to Youghal.
The exhibition offers information, connecting with all ages, but in particular it
‘gets up close’ to Ireland’s ancient past. It will provoke imagination, emotion
and understanding. Delivered by a ‘storyteller’ the guided tour will be
supported by a visual downloadable app.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €8.50. 10 people for a group booking. All bookings
must be made in advance.
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Aileen Murray
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
April-September: 0900-1730hrs
October-March: 1100-1500hrs.
Duration of experience: 1hr
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking (3 coaches) within 100 metres distance, outside of tourist
office. Free public carpark within 150 metres of exhibition. A series of steps
(10) will be required in order to gain access. Each floor (4 floors) are then
accessed via stairs. Approx 8 steps to get to each floor. No onsite refreshments
but a range of restaurants/bars/coffee shops all within close proximity.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Youghal Town
Nearest Airport
Cork Airport 1hr 40
Other Experiences Nearby
The Youghal Clockgate Tower Visitor Experience – in the town
Visit Youghal’s Beach (3 miles) and walk along the Youghal Eco-Boardwalk –
within walking distance
Lismore Castle Gardens – 30mins
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