On the banks of the broad, majestic River Suir, Carrick-on-Suir is a small market town with a huge heart in the world famous Golden Vale of Tipperary. With narrow streets and inviting hostelries, a tidal river and beautiful medieval bridge, a unique Tudor Manor House and parks and walks, all nestled under the iconic Mountain of Slievenamon and the spectacular Comeragh Mountains, Carrick-on-Suir is a must-see town for any visitor to the South East of Ireland. Located on the borders of Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny, Carrick-on-Suir is also an ideal base from which to explore all three counties.
With warm welcome in a traditional pub, a meeting with long-lost family, a walk to remember through a wild landscape…you won’t be short of things to do in Carrick-on-Suir. Whether you’re looking for activities and adventure, family fun, heritage and culture trails, music and theatre, by car, bike or on foot, from mountains to rivers, Carrick-on-Suir and its hinterland has it all.
Our tourist office is in the Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre just off Main Street where you can find brochures, maps and recommendations for sites of local interest. The Heritage Centre also provides a Genealogy research service for those who are interested in investigating their roots.
Mount Congreve is an 18th-century Georgian estate and mansion situated near the village of Kilmeaden in County Waterford, Ireland. The architect was John Roberts, a Waterford-based architect who subsequently designed and built most of the 18th…