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ClonmelCluain Meala
Give Clonmel one night as a Suir valley stop between Cahir and Waterford, or skip it if you are looping the west coast.
Clonmel is the county town of south Tipperary, an old walled bridging point on the River Suir with a 1674 market house, a small county museum and a riverbank walk. Most of the town is modern; the antiquities take half a day. It works as a single night on the Waterford–Cahir–Cashel axis, or as a base for the Vee drive and the Comeragh foothills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days; race meetings aside)
- Airports
- Dublin (DUB) · Cork (ORK) · Shannon (SNN)
- Nights
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About Clonmel
Clonmel is the county town of County Tipperary, a role it shares with Nenagh, and had a population of 18,000 in 2022. It stands on the River Suir, which marks the boundary with County Waterford, though the line dips south across from the town so that some buildings on the far bank stay in Tipperary. The Irish name Cluain Meala means "honey meadow", a nod to the good farmland around it. The town is largely modern, but it holds a number of antiquities worth a look, and it remains a transport hub: Bianconi started his coach network here.
The Suir valley has long served as a natural route through the area, and the island in the river made Clonmel an evident crossing point. County administration is still split between Clonmel and Nenagh, so public sector work is significant locally, alongside engineering, pharmaceuticals and cider brewing.
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- Ireland ↗Driving is on the left; rural roads are narrow with hedges and few passing places.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
See
What is worth your time in Clonmel.
- Main Guard — A former courthouse and market house finished in 1674, with a loggia of open arches and shop fronts removed in the 1990s.
- Tipperary Museum of Hidden History — A small local-history museum housed in the civic centre.
- Old St Mary's Church — Built around 1204, with the present fabric from the 14th to 16th centuries and a 19th-century restoration; it is still used by the Church of Ireland.
- Westgate — An 1831 retro-Tudor recreation of the medieval west gate of the walled town.
- St Patrick's Well — A spring at Marlfield on the town's west edge, feeding an ornamental pond beside a ruined medieval church, used for picnics and pilgrimage.
Eat and drink
Specialities of this place.
- Mulcahy's — A town-centre pub with a traditional long bar and brewery bar, live music on Wednesday nights, and meals served daily.
- Befani's — A Mediterranean and tapas restaurant on Sarsfield Street, also offering rooms.
- Lemongrass — A Thai restaurant in the town centre on Market Street.
- Brewing cider — Cider brewing is listed among the town's trades.
Customs
- Irish is the other language of the town, which is Cluain Meala in Irish.
- The town's public sector employment reflects its continuing role in county administration shared with Nenagh.
- Local information comes from Tipp FM on 97.1 FM and the South Tipp Today newspaper.
Events
- Junction Festival — A week-long arts festival.July
- Clonmel Racecourse meetings — The main race meetings of the year.February and November
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Clonmel112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Clonmel, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyClonmel is a low-risk town; the real issues are wet, unlit riverbank paths after dark, Friday-night drink crowds on Parnell St…
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue · 999 Same, alternative number
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckDUB Dublin Airport (JJ Kavanagh route 717 direct, about 10 services a day; roughly 2 h 30 min–3 h (check)).
- Getting aroundThe centre is flat and walkable end to end in about 20 minutes; Main Guard, the museum, Old St Mary's and the river bridge all sit within 1 km (0.6 mi).The centre is flat and walkable end to end in about 20 minutes; Main Guard, the museum, Old St Mary's and the river bridge all sit within 0.6 mi (1 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealRestaurant main course€16–26 (≈ US$19–35)
- BeerPint of stout or ciderHigher in Dublin; Clonmel sits at the lower end.€5.50–6.50 (≈ US$7–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across town€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or Main Guard entryMain Guard is seasonal; check before you go.Free
- Budget bedHostel or basic pub-room bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DUB Dublin Airport (JJ Kavanagh route 717 direct, about 10 services a day; roughly 2 h 30 min–3 h (check)) · ORK Cork Airport (No direct bus; bus to Cork city then Bus Éireann 245, or drive about 1 h 30 min (check)) · SNN Shannon Airport (Bus Éireann 55 via Limerick and Tipperary; long, check connections)
Map of Clonmel
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Clonmel: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is flat and walkable end to end in about 20 minutes; Main Guard, the museum, Old St Mary's and the river bridge all sit within 1 km. Taxis are the only practical option for the racecourse, the greyhound stadium or hotels on the edge. For the Vee, Carey's Castle, St Patrick's Well and Ardfinnan you need a car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cahir
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Bus Éireann 55 or the train from Clonmel station
Castle on a river island plus the Swiss Cottage; half a day.
Cashel
goDoor to door: About 45 min by bus
Bus Éireann 55 towards Limerick, or drive N24/N8
The Rock is the main draw in the county; go at opening to beat coaches.
Fethard
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 40 min by bus, 25 min by car
Kavanagh's bus 393/396, three times Monday–Saturday, or drive N76
Medieval walls and a 13th-century church; the bus is slow and infrequent.
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus Éireann 55 or the train downstream
Ormond Castle tours are pre-booked and run April–October only.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus Éireann 55, about every two hours, or the train
Viking and Georgian core; easy onward stop.
Door to door: Half a day as a loop
Car only, over the hills towards Lismore
Mountain road with views into County Waterford; do it in daylight.
Thurles
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 40 min by bus
Kavanagh's bus 393/396 via Fethard, or drive N8/M8
Better reached by train via Limerick Junction if you are coming from Dublin.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Gladstone St, Sarsfield St, O'Connell St)
Walk to Main Guard, museum, pubs and river; some street and bar noise in pub rooms.
South bank / Raheen Rd and Coleville Rd
Quieter hotels with grounds and parking, 10–20 min walk or a short taxi into the centre.
Cahir Rd / Poppyfield (east edge)
Motorway-side hotels with free parking; only useful if you have a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €140 | €140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bus Éireann 55 Clonmel ↔ Waterford, one way2 × €12 | €24 |
| JJ Kavanagh 717 Clonmel ↔ Dublin Airport, one way2 × €25 | €50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €44 |
| Trip total≈ €244 per person per day, bed included | €488≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub lunch or carvery | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Restaurant main course | €16–26 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Pint of stout or ciderHigher in Dublin; Clonmel sits at the lower end. | €5.50–6.50 (≈ US$7–8) |
| Taxi across town | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Museum or Main Guard entryMain Guard is seasonal; check before you go. | Free |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Online tickets cannot be collected at Clonmel railway station; buy at the machine or on the app.
- Only two trains a day each way, Monday to Saturday, and no Sunday service on the line: check before you build a plan on it.
- Pub rooms in the centre can be noisy from the bar and street; ask for a back room.
- The East Munster Way and riverbank paths flood after heavy rain.
- Kilcash Castle is unsafe to enter; view it from the lane only.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard, mountain rescue
- 112
- Same, alternative number
- 999
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Emergency
- All services112
- All services, alternative999
Embassy
No embassies in Clonmel; the US Embassy is in Dublin and most others are in Dublin. The nearest consulates-general are in Cork.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Éireann 55, Clonmel → Waterford: about €12 (≈ US$14), about 1 h
- Train, Clonmel → Limerick Junction: about €8–10 (≈ US$10–12), two services Monday–Saturday
- Taxi, town centre → Hotel Minella: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
- Sláinte — Cheers (slawn-cha)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-russ)
- An féidir liom íoc le cárta? — Can I pay by card? (un fay-der lum eek leh kar-ta)
112 and 999 both work from any phone, including mobiles with no credit.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clonmel. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days; race meetings aside) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DUB: last route 717 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Guard and O'Connell St, the museum and civic centre, Old St Mary's and Westgate, the river bridge and Suir Island.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Main Guard, Tipperary Museum of Hidden History, South Tipperary Arts Centre, Ormond Castle) and eat pages with last orders.
- Race-day and festival fixtures (February and November meetings, July Junction Festival) so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialClonmel official town website
- officialHeritage Ireland — Main Guard
- officialTipperary Museum of Hidden History
- officialBus Éireann
- officialIrish Rail
- officialClonmel Racecourse
- secondaryWikivoyage: Clonmel, revision 5339213 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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