Nearest Airport
: Dublin Airport
at 158
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Nearest Ferry
: Dublin Port
at 147
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Nearest Train
: Thurles
at 5
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Nearest Motorway
: N8 Cork/Dublin
at 12
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Nearest Beach
: beach
at 100
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Car: necessary
Killahara Castle is situated in Dovea Village, three miles from Thurles. Thurles, (from Dúrlas Éile (UÍ Fhogartaigh), the strong fort of the O'Fogarty's) is surrounded by the Silvermine mountains to the north-west and the Slieveardagh Hills to the south-east. The town itself nestles in the heart of the beautiful Suir Valley. It is a an old market town steeped in the history of Ireland and it was here that the GAA was founded in 1884. There are many places of interest to visit in and around Thurles, including the Famine Museum, the Romanesque Cathedral of the Assumption, the Lár na Páirce - The Story of Gaelic Games, a Genealogical Centre and St Mary's Famine Church. Thurles today is a thriving modern town and you can take your pick of restaurants and traditional pubs in he town itself and on the outskirts near the castle. In addition, Killahara provides an ideal base for those interested in fishing, horse riding, golf, cycling and hill walking.
Other Activities: Arts and Crafts, Museums, Genealogical Centre, Rock of Cashel, Historic sites, Famine Museums.
Golf: Thurles Golf Club
County Tipperary Golf Club
Nenagh Golf \club
Tipperary Golf CLub
