Discover Borrisoleigh

Borrisoleigh offers unusual reasons to stay: church art at Sacred Heart Church, guided horse rides in the mountain landscape, and trails across a farm with a fairy fort and an ancient fort. These experiences offer different highlights. You can then decide what you want to shape your trip—active time with horses, exploring farm trails, or an interest in sacred art.

Church art at Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Church is the ornately designed parish church in the centre of Borrisoleigh. A mosaic decorates the sanctuary, which is also home to a replica of the Cualan Bell. Two windows by Harry Clark are near the back of the church and are partly obscured by the gallery. This close-up view of the furnishings differs from a visit focused mainly on the atmosphere or architecture of the space: here, individual works invite you to look more closely at the details. For travellers interested in church art, the church provides a cultural highlight in the town.

Horse rides and trekking in a range of formats

Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre offers guided horse rides and trekking tours lasting from one hour to a full day. This range lets you choose between a shorter outing and a full-day activity. Both beginners and experienced riders are welcome on the rides. The centre also offers riding lessons for children and adults, as well as pony camps and equine studies courses—different options for a range of interests and age groups.

For a horse ride or trekking trip, the centre accepts groups of up to ten people; groups are not combined. If you are travelling with others, group size and this policy are specific points you can take into account when planning. The centre provides access to several hundred acres of mountain pasture and is surrounded by the mountain landscape around Borrisoleigh in County Tipperary. Riding holidays with accommodation are also available. This offers a dedicated travel option for guests whose stay is intended to revolve particularly around horse riding.

Farm trails, a fairy fort and a picnic area

Fairy Fort Farm brings together several different things to discover: the grounds include a traditionally laid-out animal farm, a fairy fort and an ancient fort. Farm trails pass through fields and meadows, follow streams and cross heathland; paths across the farm extend as far as a stream. Those who enjoy being outdoors can explore trails through a variety of landscapes here, rather than visiting just one building or indoor space.

There is a bouncy castle area for children. The farm also has a well-maintained lawn set aside for picnics. These features offer a different focus from the horse rides and trekking tours: the farm brings together its grounds, trails and activities for children. This mix may be a factor for families choosing what to do, while riding lessons and pony camps provide a separate way to spend time with horses.

Shape your stay around your interests

When looking for a holiday rental in Borrisoleigh, you can start by considering which of these experiences matters most to your trip. Options range from individual works of art in the parish church to guided activities with horses, farm trails and an area for children. The formats also differ: the Trekking Centre offers tours lasting from one hour to a full day, while the farm’s trails cross fields, meadows and heathland. These differences can help you narrow down the kind of stay you want without trying to fit every experience into a single itinerary.

If you’d like to explore more local pages: Lorrha, Dromineer, Templemore, Carrig, Terryglass, Holycross, Ballinderry and Ballyquirk.

For the broader travel overview: North Tipperary.