History of the Village of Garrykennedy:
Garrykennedy is one of Ireland's most beautiful villages. The history of the village dates back to 1450 when the village was the stronghold of the O’Kennedy clan. The ruins of their castle on the lake shore remains the centrepiece of the village today. The old stone Quay in the village was built in the late 1700's (extended in 1829) using stone from the old castle.
Things to do in Village of Garrykennedy:
The cottage is located in the middle of the tiny lakeside village of Garrykennedy , Co. Tipperary. The village has approximately 10 other properties (including 2 musical pubs and restaurant). Larkins Pub and family style Restaurant (3 doors down from the cottage) recently featured in the Michelin Eating out in Pubs guide. It is one of only 16 Irish pubs that appear in the book's 550 best dining pubs in Britain and Ireland. Great food and friendly service. Great live traditional Irish music in the pub.
Enjoy relaxing lakeside forest walks, boating, fishing for Pike and Trout, sailing, golfing, swimming and outdoor activities. You can't beat the Irish Traditional Music scene in the village, Great Pubs and Restaurants, Culture & Castles.
Horseriding :
There are plenty of horse riding facilities nearby. See details below. Additionally, see details of same on our website:
Carrowbawn Farm Trekking Centre
Killaloe, Tel : 061-376754
Distance from Garrykennedy Cottage : 6 miles
Lough Derg Equestrian Centre
Killaloe, Tel 061-376144
Distance from Garrykennedy Cottage : 6 miles
Golf:
Co. Tipperary and the Shannon region is home to some of the most splendid golf courses in Ireland, and combined with our accommodation, we can offer one of the best golf vacations or golf holidays in Ireland.
Nenagh Golf Club
Beechwood, Nenagh, Tipperary
Tel: +353 67 31476
6 miles from Cottage
Limerick County Golf & Country Club
Ballyneety
Co. Limerick
Tel: +353 61 351881
6 miles from Cottage
Lahinch Golf Club
Old Course Lahinch Co. Clare.
Tel: +353 65 7081003
38 miles from Cottage
Other Activities:
Traditional Irish Music, fishing boat rental in village.