TOWNS
Are you planning a move or a trip to South Tipperary? Use our guide to the region’s towns to help you.
 | 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 main town in South Tipperary. The next biggest are Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Tipperary Town, and Cahir – historic towns set amongst the lush, green pasture and mountains of South Tipp. Our lovely landscape means that residents in the larger towns enjoy easy access to outdoor pursuits and sporting facilities, from fishing to hiking. The retail mix comprises large chains, family-owned retailers and speciality shops; of course, you’ll also find theatres, cinema complexes and other leisure facilities within easy reach.
If you’re looking for a rural location, look up one of our small towns or picturesque villages, which have recently seen a significant increase in population due to the quality of lifestyle and sense of community. Consider Ardfinnan, Ballingarry, Ballyclerihan, Ballyporeen, Bansha, Cappawhite, Clogheen, Dundrum, Emly, Fethard (one of Ireland’s renowned ‘walled’ towns), Golden, Holycross, Killenaule, Kilsheelan, Limerick Junction, Lisvarrinane, Mullinahone, Moyglass (birthplace of Ned Kelly), Newcastle or New Inn.
South Tipperary has a proud and ancient heritage, and that’s evidenced in almost every town you visit. Cahir, Cashel and Tipperary have been designated as Heritage Towns because of their architectural, historic and cultural qualities. Towns such as Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Emly, Cahir, Cashel, Fethard and Tipperary date back to the middle ages, a period which influenced street names and town plans.
