CLONMEL TOWN
Clonmel is the largest town in South Tipperary. Whether you’re planning a holiday or a move, you’ll find there are plenty of opportunities, events, and hotels in Clonmel.
 | CAHIR: Cahir possesses some of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the whole of Ireland.
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 | CASHEL: This designated heritage town is dominated by the spectacular Rock of Cashel.
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 | TIPPERARY: Tipperary town is a designated heritage town with excellent arts and sport facilities.
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 | CLONMEL: The largest town in South Tipperary. You’ll find there are plenty of opportunities, events, and hotels in Clonmel.
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 | CARRICK-ON-SUIR: The charming Carrick-on-Suir is picturesquely located on the banks of the River Suir.
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With a population of 22,000, Clonmel is the county’s largest town. It’s beautifully sited on the banks of the river Suir and overlooked by two mountain ranges. The town’s name is derived from ‘Cluain Meala’, which means ‘valley of honey’ – a reference to Tipperary’s historic bee-keeping tradition.
Located on the N24 route, the town benefits from an excellent road network. It’s linked to Waterford and Limerick by a daily train service. The town is governed by Clonmel Borough Council, which consists of an elected mayor and 12 representatives.
Business and Shopping
Clonmel has attracted a number of large employers, particularly in the pharma and health business sectors, and serves as the HQ for local companies such as Bulmers/Magners and Medite.
Although the town is characterised by historic buildings, it’s not without the mod cons – the town centre boasts many quality shops and big-name retail outlets. There is also a variety of hotels in Clonmel, from friendly B&Bs to swish leisure venues.
Work is underway to create supported opportunities for a workforce of up to 3,000 at Tipperary Institute of Technology. The campus at the Ballingarrane Business & Research Park will provide IDA-supported employment, focusing on a mixture of office and high-tech light industry – a valuable addition to the current employment scene at Clonmel.
History
Clonmel’s roots date back to the 13th century – a walk through the town will reveal evidence of its original design, including the town walls and the present West Gate (a former entrance). The town has many well-preserved buildings from its past, including the Main Guard, Old St Mary Churchyard, the Franciscan Friary, and the Courthouse.
In 1650, Cromwell besieged the town and, for two centuries, Clonmel was a garrison town under English rule. In 1815 the first public transport system was established by Charles Bianconi (between Clonmel and Cahir), which was subsequently expanded to all parts of the country.
