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FREE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST EXPERIENCES
Discover the Butler Trail, a tale of romance,
wealth, power and intrigue
Business Contact Details
Tipperary County Council, Ballingarrane House,
Cahir Rd., Clonmel, Co Tipperary
Tel +353 (0)761065000
Email
Web
Business Contact Marie Phelan
Experience Description
The Butler Trail steeped deep in medieval heritage links the 3 towns of Carrick
on Suir, Clonmel and Cahir, Co Tipperary in a 38km drive with indulgent stops
at castles, cottages and courts! Each stop off point offers self-guided audio
tours in English, French and German allowing you to take it all in at your own
pace, discover hidden gems and mix with the locals.
Group bookings contact
No booking required
Email No booking required
Tel No booking required
Opening Details
The drive and audio guides are available all year round. The individual sites
are listed on . Cahir Castle is open all year around,
Ormond Castle, The Main Guard and The Swiss Cottage are generally open
April to September. Duration of experience: one hour per town minimum to
complete the audio tours. Individual tours of the Butler sites are also available.
It takes 40 minutes to drive the route between Carrick on Suir, through to
Clonmel to Cahir.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Relevant to the Butler sites, not all areas of each site are accessible. The
individual sites may have max group sizes, check with each site before arriving
if you are in a group. Parking available in each town. Audio guides are on foot,
40 minutes walking, minimum levels of fitness required. No refreshments
to purchase at each site but coffee shops within easy reach of all accept the
Swiss Cottage, Cahir.
Accommodation Hub
Each town on the trail has accommodation.
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