Clonmel: An Escape to the Historical Town of Southern Ireland
Tipperary County’s biggest town, Clonmel is located at the Suir River Valley known as the town for its resistance of the invasion of Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army in 1650. A few years after, the town had experience great judicial and political power during Tipperary County’s Palatinate and the building of Main Guard is the best monument of this era. Today, Clonmel offers its tourists great outdoor opportunities and fascinating historical sites.
Best Time to Visit
The peak season starts from months of June to September for it has the most pleasant temperature to explore the town. While these months may be the best time to go, the Clonmel hotel prices are higher than the rest of the months. Every July, the town celebrates the Clonmel Junction Festival that features live performances of music and dance as well as great food and visual arts. Tourists who want to be part of this event should book their flights and accommodations ahead of the crowd.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For a taste of Clonmel’s great outdoors, tourists may head to the Slievenamon or at the Mountains of Comeragh. Tourists must also visit the Main Guard, the courthouse that was used to stop and fight Oliver Cromwell from taking over the town. Carey’s Castle is another interesting historical site worthy of exploring. Other places of interests are the Marlfield Lake and South Tipperary County Museum.
There are plenty of choices when it comes to booking Clonmel hotels in town. The Clonmel Park Hotel is among the popular for it is set near Showground Shopping Center. Other excellent options to stay are Fennessy's Hotel and Cahir House Hotel.