The Dowleys of Carrick on Suir
I was born in 1941 and christened Edward Joseph Leslie Dowley after my father and great-grandfather (Edward) and grandfather (Joseph) respectively. Being the eldest in my generation I was lucky enough to have known my great-grandfather, Edward Dowley, for a short time before his death in 1945.
ITAS
he Irish Tourist Assistance Service, ITAS, provides immediate support and assistance, 7 days a week, to visitors to the country who become victims of crime or experience other traumatic events. The Service is free and confidential. Please contact us if you or anyone you know requires our help.
Heritage Centre
The Pre-Reformation burial ground and church site of Carrick Mor (Big Carrick) is now restored as a Heritage centre. Numerous local artefacts and photographs on display. Open year round, admission charge.
Tipperary.com
County Tipperary is an escape and an experience all at once. Paying a visit to one of Ireland’s most famous regions, you’ll be assured of a big welcome and a chance to experience the best that Ireland has to offer.
The Ormond Castle
Ormond Castle is the best example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland. It was built by Thomas, the 10th Earl of Ormond in the 1560s.
The Ormonde Castle FB
Ormond Castle is the best example of an Elizabethan manor house in Ireland. It was built by Thomas, the 10th Earl of Ormond in the 1560s.
The Butler Trail
The Butler Trail is fantastic trail to enjoy that takes you around Cahir, Carrick on Suir, Clonmel and Roscrea revealing the influence and impact the Butler family dynasty had on the physical, social and economic fabric of these Tipperary towns and communities, and the legacy they left behind.
Carrick on Suir District
Carrick-on-Suir is located in the south east of County Tipperary and is a 15–20 minute drive from the M9 Dublin– Waterford. It is in a spectacular setting, nestled in the lush valley between Slievenamon to the north-west and the foothills of the Comeragh Mountains to the south.
SUIR BLUEWAY
The Suir Blueway runs 53km from Cahir to Carrick-on-Suir via Clonmel. It is comprised of kayaking , walking and cycling trails and, of course, the River Suir water sports amenity. Indeed, the river-based element is what makes it a blueway rather than a greenway.
Munster Vales
Munster Vales is a holiday experience and an exhilarating adventure that blends history and heritage seamlessly with modern Irish life.
CLANCY BROTHERS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS
The festival honours the musical legacy of the influential Irish folk music group of the 1960s, ‘The Clancy Brothers’, whose home town was Carrick-On-Suir and who are credited with popularising Irish folk song across the world.