Holycross, Thurles & Templemore are situated in the heart of County Tipperary in the centre of Ireland. Thurles is easily accessible from the M8 motorway and a great base for touring all of Ireland. It is under 90 minutes from international airports at Dublin, Shannon or Cork.
Anna Stakelum
Boherna Lodge
Dundrum Road, Holycross
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Tel: +353 (0)504 43121
Mob: +353 (0)86 878 5863
boherna@oceanfree.net
www.bohernalodge.com
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Mairin Egan
Inch House
Thurles
Co. Tipperary
Tel: +353 (0)504 51348
Fax: +353 (0)504 51754
mairin@inchhouse.ie
www.inchhouse.ie
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Mark Molloy
Crossogue Equestrian
Ballycahill, Thurles
Co. Tipperary
Tel: +353 (0)504 54123
Fax: +353 (0)504 54166
crossog@iol.ie
www.crossogue.com
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Valerie Beamish
Saratoga Lodge, Barnane
Templemore
Co. Tipperary
Tel / Fax: +353 (0)504 31886
Mob: +353 (0)86 222 4338
saratogalodge@eircom.net
www.saratoga-lodge.com
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Pierce Duggan
The Castle Country House
Two Mile Borris, Thurles
Co. Tipperary
Tel: +353 (0)504 44324
bookings@thecastlecountryhouse.com
www.thecastletmb.com
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Set between the valley of the River Suir and bounded by the Slieve Felim Mountains to the West, the Slieveardagh hills to the East and Devil’s Bit mountain to the North. The area is rich and varied in scenery. Thurles is a vibrant and prosperous town, rich in cultural and sporting traditions Thurles has a superb Gaelic Athletic Association Stadium – Semple Stadium – and home to Lar na Pairce Museum which recounts the history of Ireland’s Gaelic Games. Thurles is also the birthplace of the GAA in 1884. Holy Cross Village is a beautiful historic village peaceful and anyone interested in ecclesiastical sites will have Holy Cross Abbey at the top of their list. It is one of the finest Irish 15th Century churches. It became a place of pilgrimage when a relic of the true Cross was presented to the Cistercian Monks. Nearby is Farney Castle historic home to Irish International Designer Cyril Cullen where his unique knitwear and porcelain designs can be viewed or purchased.

Thurles /Holy Cross has much to see and do. It offers walkers spectacular views in idyllic countryside locations. All activities from fishing to golf, bird watching in Cabra Wetlands, horseriding, clay shooting, horse racing and dog racing – you can enjoy any of these at your doorstep. Finish off your day with fine dining and an evening at the theatre or at a session in a local pub.

Take a stroll and chat with the locals about hurling, horse racing and history and enjoy a stay with some of the friendliest people in Ireland and have a visit to remember!