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Bed and Breakfasts in Clonmel, County Tipperary
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Clonmel, County Tipperary Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Clonmel (Cluain Meala in Irish), in County Tipperary is the county seat of South Tipperary County Council. The town lies mainly on the northern bank of the River Suir with a smaller section south of the river. It lies in a valley, surrounded by mountains and hills. The Comeragh Mountains are to the south, while northeast of the town is Slievenamon. The town is noted in Irish history as having withstood the Cromwellian forces which sacked both Drogheda and Wexford.
History
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 St Mary's (Old) church. One of the former entry points into the town is now the site of the 'West Gate', a 19th century reconstruction of an older structure. There were originally three gates in the walled town, North, East and West - with the South being protected by the river Suir and the Comeragh Mountains. The 'West Gate' is now an open arched entrance on to O'Connell street, the main street of the town.
Oliver Cromwell, who is infamous in Ireland, laid siege to Clonmel in May 1650 during his campaign in Ireland. The walls were eventually breached, but Hugh Dubh O'Neill, the commander of the town's garrison, inflicted heavy losses on Cromwell's troops when they tried to storm the breach. However, the garrison in Clonmel surrendered the following day, as O'Neill's men were out of gun powder. The story is told that Cromwell discovered this when a silver bullet was discharged from the townspeople at his troops outside the walls. As a mark of respect to the townspeople and in recognition of their fortitude in defending their town, Cromwell donated his sword to the people which can be seen in Clonmel Town Hall to this day. Book a B&B in Clonmel online for best rates and availability!
St Mary's (old) church is one of the main architectural features of the town. It was originally built in the 13th century or earlier but has been reconstructed or renovated on numerous occasions. The church was fortified early in its history, the town being strategically important for first the Earls of Ormonde, and later the Earl of Kildare. Some fortified parts of the church were destroyed or damaged during the Cromwellian occupation.
Museums
Tipperary County Museum tells the history of County Tipperary from the stone age to the present. It is also host to many special exhibitions each year. It is the first custom built county museum in Ireland. The "Main Guard" was a civic building up until 1810, when it was converted to shops. It has been used in the past as an office to collect tolls, duties and customs dues, a place for civic gatherings and a court. It has been restored and is now a popular tourist attraction in the town. A model of Clonmel as it would have appeared in the 13th century is on display inside the front door. After a day exploring Clonmel, what better way to relax than in a Town and Country Homes Bed and Breakfast in Clonmel. Book a B&B in or around Clonmel on our website for the best prices and selection of quality approved Bed and Breakfasts in Tipperary.
Art Galleries
The South Tipperary Arts Centre opened in 1996. The centres program mixtures arts and cultural events. It hosts 12 exhibitions per year and presents a classical music season in Spring and Autumn. It holds a number of adult and child based art and music course during the course of the year. It is also home to several groups who meet there in an informal setting, including a local writer's guild.
Theatre
The White Memorial Theatre building is a former a Weslyan/Methodist Chapel. The building is owned by the St. Mary's Choral Society,which the purchased in 1975, who put on an average of 2 shows a year in the building. The building also host shows by the Stage Craft Youth Theatre group and special event during the year. Clonmel has a number of theatre companies, these include: St. Mary's Choral Society, Clonmel Theatre Guild and Stage Craft Youth Theatre. The St. Mary's Choral Society was formed in 1940 and only open to men, it wasn't until 1943 that membership was opened to women. It is an awarding winning society and over the years has won 17 awards and has been runner up 25 times.
The Clonmel Theatre Guild was formed in 1969,as a sister organisation to the St. Mary's Choral Society due to the pressure of putting on two plays and an operetta. The guild put on an average of 2 Dinner Theatres, formally hosted in the Clonmel Arms Hotel, and 1 play in the White Memorial Theatre.
The Stage Craft Youth Theatre group was formed in 1998, and at present has a membership of 150 young people. They have produced over 30 full-scale theatre productions, and are affiliated to The National Association for Youth Drama (NAYD). Playwright and actor George Seremba is a guest work-shop leader with the group.
Music
Banna Chluain Meala (literally translating as 'Clonmel band') was founded in 1971. Originally a brass band, Banna Chluain Meala later developed as a brass and reed band, which included concert, marching and fieldshow performances. The band also has a colour guard section which enhances marching and fieldshow performances. The total complement of the band has ranged from 100 to 150 members throughout the years.
The band has travelled widely abroad to the United Kingdom, Holland and France and represented Ireland at an International Festival in Cheb in the Czech Republic in 2004 to celebrate the new entrants to the European Union. Banna Chluain Meala is one of Ireland's most honoured bands. They hold concert band championship titles on national and international levels. As a marching band they have had unparalleled success nationally, being crowned IMBA Irish champions in the highest division in 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and most recently in 2006 and 2007. They have also had success abroad, most notably as Open Class champions at the British Youth Band Championships at Wembley in 1994.
Clonmel has hosted the Irish traditional music festival, the Fleadh Cheoil, on five occasions from 1992-94 inclusive, and again in 2003 and 2004. One of the better known songs concerning Clonmel is The Gaol of Clúain Meala written by a Cork man, Jeremiah Joseph Callanan at the turn of the 19th century. It was revived by the celebrated balladeer Luke Kelly in the 1960's. If you are planning to attend an event in Clonmel, it is advisable to book your B&B in advance to ensure availability in your chosen B&B accommodation in Clonmel.
Events
The Clonmel Junction Festival is a festival of theatre and music running every July in Clonmel since 2001.
Transport
The river had been made navigable to Clonmel from 1760 when completion of the River Suir Navigation in the 19th century allowed large vessels to reach the town's quays. Charles Bianconi, onetime mayor of Clonmel, ran his pioneering public transport system of horse-drawn carriages from Clonmel. Clonmel railway station opened 1 May 1852. Today, there are four trains daily to Waterford and four to Limerick Junction which has main-line connections to Dublin. Clonmel is located on the N24, the national primary roadway that links the cities of Limerick and Waterford.
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