Abbey Court Holiday Homes are brand new & located in the grounds of the Abbey Court Hotel in the busy and bustling North Tipperary town of Nenagh.

There are 12 x 5 bedroom houses  comprising: 3 x double bedrooms ensuite, 1 x double bedroom & 1 x single bedroom, sleeping up to 9 people and 2 x 8 bedroom houses (wheelchair friendly) Bedroom Layout in 8 bedroom house is 1 King (Disabled), 5 double ensuite, 1 double, 1 twin bedroom ensuite.  There are also some 3 Bedroom houses on site comprising of 1 double, 1 twin and 1 king bedroom ensuite.

Each house is furnished to 4* standard and is fully equipped with all modern conveniences.

The holiday homes each have their own enclosed "wooden deck" back garden with wooden bench for eating outdoors. 

There are wonderful onsite Hotel facilities available for use by holiday homes guests including:

• Swimming Pool- Free access to Trinity leisure Club with 20metre pool with Jacuzzi, sauna & steamroom
• Kiddies Pool 
• Gymnasium - This large state of the art gymnasium is equipped with the latest equipment.
• Brand New Spa- You will find the Spa an idyllic haven of tranquility, the ideal place to be spoiled & pampered (payable locally)
• Abbots Bar has simply the best entertainment in town! Traditional atmosphere & a stone fireplace complements the restaurant beautifully.
• Restaurant
• Summer Kiddies Club-details to be announced.

FESTIVE PERIOD AT ABBEYCOURT

Please note Abbeycourt Hotel & Lodges are closed from 23rd December 2008 & will reopen on 29th December 2008

PLEASE CALL US TO CHECK AVAILABILITY ON 064 41170 OR EMAIL

info@dreamireland.com

LOCAL ACTIVITIES:

Fishing

Fishing: The Nenagh River flows into Lough Derg and provides very good trout fishing and in the lower reaches there are Roach, Bream, Pike and PerCH.

Lake Side Forest Walks

Lough Derg is set in some of Ireland's most beautiful countryside. Winding uncrowded country roads encircle the lake. Forest walks have been developed on the shoreline.

Boating & Sailing

Explore the lake by boat. Enjoy some brisk sailing or take your ease in a fishing boat. The area of deep navigable non-tidal water exceeds 60 square miles.

Day Cruises on Lough Derg

There are several Lake Bus operations on Lough Derg. Cruise from Garrykennedy, Dromineer and Killaloe to nearby harbour villages. Cruise from Mountshannon to Holy Island, site of a 7th century monastic settlement. Contact us for additional details. 
        
Lough Derg Sub-Aqua Club

Lough Derg Sub-Aqua Club is affiliated to IRISH UNDERWATER COUNCIL (C.F.T.). Open water snorkels takes place in Lough Derg. See the website for Lough Derg Sub-Aqua Club for additional information.

Golf
Nenagh Golf Club, Beechwood, Nenagh, Tipperary , Phone (067) 31476
4 miles NE of Nenagh town, well signposted Established 1929 The course is set on free draining soil making it playable all year round. Requirements: Handicap certificate required and Membership of another club required. Hire facilities: Club hire and Trolley hire. Practice ground: Extensive 20-acre practice ground. Facilities Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Club Shop. See the website for Nenagh Golf Club for additional information.

OTHER GOLF COURSES IN THE AREA:   
 Ballykisteen Golf And Country Club
 Cahir Park Golf Club
 Clonmel Golf Club
 County Tipperary Golf & Country Club 
 Roscrea Golf Club
 Templemore Golf Club
 Thurles Golf Club
 Tipperary Golf Club 

Pitch & Putt
Riverdale Pitch and Putt Course Nenagh – Located on the old Birr road Nenagh (a half mile from the Town Centre). Clubhouse opened from 2.00pm to 9.00pm . An 18 Hole Championship Pitch and Putt Course in a Natural Parkland setting with the Nenagh River on one side flowing down to the Shannon. Riverdale caters for everybody from the novice to the enthusiast. Clubs available for rent. Suitable for every age range and from the regular local to the visiting tourist.  All Enquiries to 067-33293

Visit Nenagh Heritage Centre
The centre is located in two buildings of North Tipperary's former County Gaol (prison). The displays in the gaol and Governor's House relate to folk life, the environment and prison life. 'Hands-on' is encouraged in the recreated shop, school-room, forge and dairy. There are 3-D models of the gaol complex, Lough Derg on the River Shannon and of the lakeside villages of Dromineer and Garrykennedy. The Centre hosts occasional photographic and art exhibitions. The building also houses Tipperary North's family History Research Centre which conducts research on a fee basis.

Visit Nenagh Castle and Franciscan Friary
The present massive tower, or donjon, was originally one of three towers interspersed in the curtain wall of a strong Norman castle which was also guarded by two semicircular towers and a gatehouse (parts of which remain to the south of the tower). The tower has 5 storeys, and the walls are up to 20 feet thick. A southern window-niche opening off the second floor has Romanesque decoration on the inside, while there is early Gothic decoration on a chimney piece in the floor above. The castle was founded by Theobald Walter (nephew of Thomas a Becket) in the first twenty years of the 13th century. The Butlers resided here continuously till towards the end of the 14th century when they moved to Gowran, in Co. Kilkenny. during the 15th century it was in the hands of the MacIbrien family, but by 1533 Sir Piers Butler, Earl of Ossory, had returned to regain possession. However, in 1548 the Irish, under O'Carroll, burned it. By the latter half of the 16th century the Butlers had fully regained possession, but James I granted the castle to Lady Dibwall. It changed hands many times during the Cromwellian wars, but was taken from the Cromwellians in 1660. It also changed hands a number of times during the Williamite wars, being taken first by O'Carroll and the by Ginckel. It was afterwards rendered harmless. In order to rid the tower of sparrows who were ruining his crops, a farmer put gunpowder in the wall in 1960, but only succeeded in blowing a hole in the wall. The topmost part of the tower was added in the 19th century. A few hundred yards away, in Abbey Street, are the remains of a 13th century Franciscan friary which was one of the most important of its Order in Ireland before being partially destroyed by Cromwell.

Visit Nenagh Country Market
Nenagh Country Market, The New Institute, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary As you would expect in Nenagh, this is a buzzy, zappy market, running every Friday from 11 am. As you would expect, the market is a good place to buy chickens and ducks as well as home-made and home-grown produce. Open: 11 am - 1 pm Friday.

Mayfly fishing competition for Brown Trout – in Garrykennedy in
May of Each Year.

Traditional Irish Music Festival
Aonach Paddy O’Brien Festival in Garrykennedy and Nenagh in August of Each Year. This is a celebration of the life and work of Paddy O'Brien - musician, composer and teacher.

The six-day programme encompasses all aspects of Irish tradition: workshops on music, singing and dancing plus concerts, exhibitions, ceilithe, feiseanna, lectures, informal sessions, street theatre. An event not to be missed.This runs generally for the third week in August.
Visit the Aonach Paddy O’Brien Festival website for further details.

Sailing
Lough Derg Yacht Club Annual Regatta for Mirrors, Optomist, Lasers, and Shannon-One-Design sail boats - August of Each Year in Dromineer. Inland Waterways Association Boat Rally organized by the Inland Waterway Association.
Visit the IWAI website for further details.
 
Abbey Court Hotel will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Stephens Day.

Events

Spleodar Community Arts Festival

(October 29 - November 02): A family oriented community arts festival which takes place during the Hallowe'en Midterm school break. The festival presents a range of activities for all ages and tastes.

Weekend and Midweek rates are available on request.