Activities & Sporting Events
GREYHOUND RACING
Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Racing every Thursday Night at 8pm Sunday Night at 7.30. www.igb.ieHORSE RACING
www.clonmelraces.ie Clonmel Fixture list 2010 September Thu 2 -Sun 26 Oct Thu 28 Nov Thu 11 National Hunt Clonmel Oil Chase Grade 2 Dec Sun 5 .Tipperary G.A.A.
Website: www.tipperary.gaa.ie
Irish: CLG Tiobraid Árann
County Ground: Semple Stadium
Together with Cork and Kilkenny, Tipperary is one of hurling’s so-called “Holy Trinity.” They are the third most successful team, having won 25 All-Ireland titles as of 2008. They have also achieved the coveted distinction of twice winning three All-Ireland Finals in a row (1898, 1899, 1900) and (1949, 1950, 1951). The Tipperary team of the 1960s is considered one of the greatest of all time
Weekly Leisure Cycle
Clonmel Cycling Club will commence weekly spins aimed at leisure riders or newcomers to the sport – riders that don’t feel they are ready or are not interested in joining a racing group. The first spin will take place on this Sunday, 27th.The distance will be 40km to 60km to begin with and these will be run off at a controlled pace, so riders shouldn’t be worried that they will get into difficulty. The spins will depart at 9.30am sharp from outside the Clonmel Park Hotel at the Poppyfields. Helmets are required. For more information contact Roddy at 087-2053233 or info@clonmelcc.com or visit our website at www.clonmelcc.com.
Details of all the attractions will be found in the five county guides on the area. These guides, which are available at all tourist offices, are titled, Waterford,Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary. Other guides on specific parts of the area are also available at these offices. It is recommended that these be used in conjunction with the suggested tours in order to derive maximum enjoyment from your cycle touring.Also recommended are the detailed (half inch to 1 mile) Ordnance Survey maps, sheet nos. 18,19,22 and 23 and the quarter inch to 1 mile Ordnance Survey holiday maps (Ireland East3, Ireland South4 ) which highlight the main roads and the tourist attractions in detail.
Tours from Dungarvan 1.Dungarvan-Clashmore-Villierstown (40 miles/64 km. *Open Forest, near Dungarvan. 2. Dungarvan-Cappoquin-Mount Melleray (40 miles/64km). *Open Forest *Mount Melleray Abbey. 3.Dungarvan-Ballymacarberry-Nire Valley-Clonmel (44 miles/70km). *Nire Valley magnificent scenery. *Open Forest.Tours from Clonmel
1.Clonmel -Kilsheelan-Carrick-on-Suir-Fiddown-return south bank -Carrick-on-Suir-Clonmel (42 miles/67km) *Forest and river valley scenery. 2. Clonmel-Clogheen-Cahir-Clonmel (34miles/54 km) *Mountain view. 3. Clonmel-Cappoquin-Lismore-Clogheen-Ardfinnan-Clonmel(56 miles/89km). 4.Clonmel-Ninemilehouse-Mullinahone -Cloneen -Fethard -Clonmel (3 7 miles /59km.List of Walking Clubs in the South East
Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre
Located in the ancient province of Munster, Tipperary is famed for its history, its lush green countryside and its rolling hills. The surroundings to Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre at Rusheen are no exception. Set in the foothills of the Slieve Felim, Silvermines, and Devil’s Bit mountain ranges, there are plenty of opportunities for people who prefer their own two feet to our horses’ four hooves. The area is excellent for hill walking, with the Black Hill (1,100 ft above sea level) a challenging walk through the pastures at the rear of Rusheen House. From its summit your view will roam over nine counties and include the beautiful Slieve Felim, Slivermines and Slieve Bloom mountain ranges, the Devil’s Bit Mountain, the Galtees, Slievenamon, and Keeper Hill. We also actively support the Upperchurch Hill-Walking Group. Guided walks over way-marked loops are organised for the last Sunday in each month. In addition, the Group organises an annual national Hill-Walking Festival for the first weekend in every November. For more information click here Other local walks include the Devil’s Bit mountain, the Keeper Hill Walk, and the Silvermines Forest Trail. Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre,Rusheen, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary, Ireland.
Ph: +353 (0) 87 410 6868,
Email: info@timotrec.com, Web: www.timotrec.com
Rathgormac Hiking Centre
Situated in the Comeragh Mountains in the picturesque village of Rathgormack, the Rathgormack Hostel and community centre is a purpose built approved hostel with accommodation for 20 people, the hostel and hiking centre are the ideal locations for exploring the many attractions of north County Waterford and South Tipperary Situated in north Co. Waterford, at the foot of the Comeragh Mountains in the picturesque village of Rathgormack, the Hiking/Community Centre is a purpose built approved hostel with accommodation for 20 people. The hostel and hiking centre are the ideal locations for exploring the many attractions of north Waterford, including Crotty’s Lake, Coumshingaun Lake, The Mahon Falls, and the Nire Valley in the Comeragh Mountains. The community centre is the base for a wide range of community groups and activities ranging from toddler group for the youngest members of the community to cards and other sports activities for the adults. The centre is also available for community gatherings, with catering facilities available.The hostel and hiking centre is also the venue for mountain rescue in the south east. Our indoor climbing wall attracts mountaineering clubs and climbers from all over Ireland.
Contact Telephone+353 (0)51 64 6969 Email: info@rathgormackhostel.com
Fishing in Ireland’s South East.
With five of Ireland’s principal rivers and the Atlantic Ocean Surrounding its rugged coastline,the South East is a haven for fishing enthusiasts of all levels of experience. The regions rivers are a great for wild trout fishing,salmon fishing,and sea trout fishing in season.Course fishing in the South East,while limited in extent,is excellent quality where found.Tuition in dry and wet fly fishing is available through a number of local clubs listed in the table below.The South East’s coastline also holds many spots for beach and rock angling ,while deep -sea fishing fishing trips are available through a number of boat charter operators. A state licence is required to fish for salmon and sea trout ,and there is normally a charge for this type of fishing . Some of the coarse fishing on the main rivers ,lakes and canals is free,and there is no charge for fishing in sea or estuaries.The normal fishing season for salmon ,sea trout and brown trout is March17th-September 30th.There is no closed season for course fishing or sea fishing .Visitors should be aware that due to pending changes in salmon and sea trout angling legislation (unavailable at time of print) we would advise them to contact the local Regional Fisheries Board (contact details below)in advance of travelling to the South East. Southern Regional Fisheries Board Anglesea Street Clonmel Co-Tipperary. 05261 80055 www.srfb.ie GAME FISHING 1. Blackwater lodge Hotel & Fishery, Salmon fishing & tackle hire, Upper Ballyduff,Co-Waterford 058 60235 2. Castlecomer Demesne, Rainbow trout fishing all year round, Castlecomer,Co-Kilkenny 056 440707 3. Clonanav Angling Centre, Fly fishing & Training(APGA), Ballymacrbry, Co. Waterford 052 36141 4. Inisbeg Fishing School, Tutition in dry and wet fishing, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny 056 883 2576 5. Knockaderry Reseviour, Trout Fishing, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford Centra Shop 6. Loughmahon Lakes, Fly & Bait fishing on three Trout lakes, Adamstown, Co. Waterford 087 276 5664 7. South East Angling Ireland (SEA), Saltwater, fly and lure fishing specalist, Wexford Town 0539123351 8. Suir Valley Fishery, Salmon and Trout fishing (Rod hire), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 052 32497COARSE FISHING
9. Ballyshunnock (Mixed)Reservior, Shorefishing, boat hire and permits, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Centra Shop 10. Mount Juilet, Lake fishing, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, 056 777 3000 11. Oaklands Lake, Lake fishing, equipment hire, salmon licences New Ross Co.Wexford, 051 425196 12. Templemore Lake, Bank only fishing, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, 052 80055 13. Wallslough Village, Lake fishing, Bennettsbridge Road, Co. Kilkenny, 056 772 3838SEA FISHING
14. Deep Sea Charters, Wreck, reek, shark fishing and bass angling Dunmore East, Co. Waterord, 0876369164 15. Dunmore East Angling Charters, Deep sea fishing, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford 051 383397 16. Kilmore Quay Boat Charters, Reef, wreck and shark fishing, Kilmore Quay, Co. Waterford 053912 9704 17. Mermaid Angling, Sea angling, ground wreck & shark fishing Ballyhack, Co. Waterford, 051389225 18. Sea Angling & Diving Charter, Wreck, reef & shark fishing, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 05846577 19. South East Charters, Wreck & shark fishing, ground angling, rod hire Duncannon, Co. Wexford 051 389225GENERAL INFO
20. Casle 2000 Ltd., Fishing permits and salmon licences, Cashel Co. Tipperary, 062 63106 21. Dungarvan Tourist Office, Fishing permits, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, 05841741 22. Murphy’s Fishing Tackle, Suppliers of tackle and permits, Wexford Town, 053 91 24717HOT SHOTS BOWLING
The ultimate indoor gaming experience www.hotshotsbowling.comA RURAL EXPERIENCE
Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. Phone 056 7727590 087 6432130 www.aruralexperience.comThe concept of ‘A Rural Experience’ is to ensure that both visitors and locals alike, have an opportunity to see some of the lesser known but still significantly important sites in and around the county of Kilkenny. Kilkenny City itself, has an abundance of history and culture. This is all marketed very enthusiastically and is not to be missed. However, if you also crave the beauty and originality of more rural sites, along with lots of fresh air and a little gentle exercise, why not sit back and relax in the care of one of our experienced tour guides! A Rural Experience also offer a private car and driver service on request. This service is available for day tours and longer breaks in Ireland.