Templemore

Templemore combines the green spaces and leisure facilities of the Town Park with traces of the town’s history. Paths wind around an artificial lake in the park; elsewhere, a historic stone bridge and visible castle and church ruins tell of the area’s past. If you’re looking for holiday accommodation in Templemore, you can tailor your stay to different interests: make time for exercise and outdoor activities, or explore along the Heritage Trail.

Lake, paths and activities in the Town Park

The artificial lake in Templemore Town Park covers about 7.5 acres and is stocked for fishing. Walking and cycling paths run around the water. The park therefore offers the option of a walk or a cycle ride. The paths run around the lake; no specific route length is given among the activities described.

Other facilities include an all-weather athletics track and a free outdoor gym. Some of the gym stations are also suitable for wheelchair users. Sporty visitors can choose from several options: a running track, fitness stations and paths around the lake.

The park also has specific places for families to visit. The spacious children’s playground is complemented by the Fairy Trail, which runs through wooded areas and leads to a playground. The park also offers a free outdoor experience for the whole family and is close to the main square. The Fairy Trail and the playground are reasons in their own right to set aside time for the park; they do not imply a specific visit duration or prescribed itinerary.

Golf enthusiasts will find Lakeside Pitch & Putt in Templemore Town Park; the park has an 18-hole pitch-and-putt course. This is separate from the 9-hole golf course that Templemore also has. Lakeside Pitch and Putt first opened to the public on 16 July 1965.

Discover Templemore’s buildings and history

The Templemore Heritage Trail was commissioned by Templemore Town Council in 2014 and runs through the 250-year-old town. Its stops include the ruins of an old Norman church in Templemore Town Park. Together with the park, it offers the possibility of an outing that combines nature and outdoor activities with historical traces, without assuming that all the places mentioned are connected by a single route.

The Heritage Stone Bridge also stands in Templemore Town Park. Built around 1820, it is connected with Templemore’s history. The ruins of Templemore’s Black Castle are also still visible. Black Castle in Templemore Park is thought to be a 15th-century Butler castle. Visitors interested in historic buildings can include both a bridge and castle remains in their exploration of the town.

Another part of the architectural heritage is the Church of the Sacred Heart. It was built on the site of an Erasmus Smith school endowed by Sir John Carden, and opened for worship in 1883. Together with the stone bridge and the castle and church ruins, the church broadens the view of Templemore beyond the park’s leisure facilities.

A walk in the surrounding area

For a walk outside the town, the Devil’s Bit Loop on Devil’s Bit Mountain in County Tipperary offers a separate excursion option. The circular route is of moderate difficulty, 3.7 km long and has an elevation gain of 200 metres. The start and finish are at Devil’s Bit Forest Car Park near Barnane; Templemore is the nearest town. This is a different kind of activity from the paths around the lake in the Town Park.

When choosing holiday accommodation in Templemore, you can consider whether you’d like to include mainly the park facilities, the Heritage Trail, or a walk in the surrounding area in your trip.

Discover more places

More destinations: Lorrha, Carrig, Thurles, Holycross, Upperchurch, Nenagh, Ballyquirk, Roscrea.

For the wider travel overview: North Tipperary.