The City of Clonmel

Clonmel is the largest town of County Tipperary, Ireland. Clonmel is in the Suir River Valley, with the Comeragh Mountains and Slievenamon ever-present on the skyline.

The town is known for its resistance to Oliver Cromwell in 1650 during his invasion of Ireland, inflicting big losses on his New Model Army, before negotiating a peaceful surrender.

Clonmel grew significantly in medieval times, and many remainders of this period can be found in the town. A small section of the town walls remain in place near Old St. Mary's Church. This building is one of the main architectural features of the town. It was originally built in the 14th century or earlier but has been reconstructed or renovated on numerous occasions. 

Later the town had great political and judicial power during the Palatinate of County Tipperary, and the Main Guard building is a fine monument from this period.

For a taste of Ireland’s great outdoors, you can set off for the Comeragh Mountains and Slievenamon, while watching historical sites like the Rock of Cashel.

Today Clonmel is associated with the Bulmers cider brand, based in the town.

In Clonmel there are a lot of pub’s, restaurants and cafés. The town itself was kind of small and the population mostly old. Many shops there were closed. Although there are some opportunities to go shopping. It’s a lovely little city with a small river.

Patricia Kessler