The evening light was falling over Lismore Castle when Jarlath Burns stood looking out across the fields. The GAA President had come to the town for a special occasion – the launch of a 412-page history of the local GAA club, a book that captured 127 years of sporting life in this corner of County …
Where History, Nature, and Community Come Together There is a certain kind of magic that happens when you bring a family to a place like Lismore. The town sits at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains, looking out over the River Blackwater. The castle rises above the trees. The streets are quiet and the people …
A night at the castle, a book of champions, and the heartbeat of a town On a summer evening in July 2024, Lismore Castle opened its grand doors for an occasion that would bring together generations of the town’s sporting heroes. The setting was not a match, but something equally powerful – the launch of …
Discover Lismore by Bike: Your Gateway to the Blackwater Valley and Beyond Lismore sits in a perfect spot for anyone who loves cycling. The town rests on the banks of the River Blackwater, with the Knockmealdown Mountains rising behind it . This position makes it an ideal base for exploring some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside …
Blackwater Boating: Discover the Magic of the River Blackwater with Denis Murray The River Blackwater flows through some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside. It rises in the mountains of County Kerry and travels 169 kilometres east through three counties before reaching the sea at Youghal in County Cork. Along the way, it passes through County …
Where History Meets the Art of Today A Vision Takes Shape in an Ancient Fortress The road to Lismore winds through the Knockmealdown Mountains, past the Vee Gap where County Tipperary gives way to Waterford, and the view that unfolds is one you will not forget. Fields and lakes spread out below, and in the …
A Woodland Stroll Through History Along the River Blackwater The Heritage Town of Lismore sits in one of the prettiest positions of any Irish town, overlooking the River Blackwater beneath the Knockmealdown Mountains. From this vantage point, visitors can see Lismore Castle rising above the river, its turrets and stone walls a reminder of centuries …
The Old Courthouse on Main Street Where Lismore’s Stories Find a Voice The building sits on Main Street, solid and unassuming, a neoclassical presence that has watched over Lismore for more than two hundred years. Built in 1815, it was commissioned by William Cavendish, the 6th Duke of Devonshire, whose seat was at Lismore Castle. …
A Race Against Time in the Father of Chemistry’s Study The old courthouse on West Street has seen many things in its two hundred years. It has witnessed trials and judgments, heard the arguments of lawyers and the pleas of the accused. But nothing quite like this. Step through the doors of the Lismore Heritage …