Ballyhoura

Ballyhoura Failte
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick.
Ireland.
Telephone: +353 63 91300
Fax: +353 63 91330

Welcome to Ballyhoura

This web site is the rural community tourism portal for the Ballyhoura area of north Cork and east Limerick. On this site you will find information on all of the visitor services, outdoor activities , heritage activities and events in the area on the links to the left and top of each page.

The Ballyhoura Area

Situated in the southwest region of Ireland, on the borders of counties Tipperary, Limerick and Cork, Ballyhoura Country is an area of undulating green pastures, woodlands, hills and mountains. The ancient and unspoilt landscape, an abundance of significant heritage sites, thrilling outdoor activities and friendly people make it the perfect place to discover rural Ireland.

Ballyhoura Heritage

In Ballyhoura you can discover past cultures with every step that you take. Learn how prehistoric man farmed the shores of Lough Gur, the medieval walled town of Kilmallock was fortified or view the magnificent Doneraile Court, listening to its fascinating history. Discover De Valera and the magical Annesgrove Gardens or experience local culture at the crossroads dancing, the Kilmallock agricultural mart , a hurling game or an evening of road bowling.

Ballyhoura Outdoor Activities

There is a great variety of outdoor activities in Ballyhoura. Join with the local walking club as you walk the woodlands or hike the mountains. Try out mountain biking, fishing or horse riding. Other activities include clay bird shooting, paragliding, kayaking and orienteering.

Visitor Accommodation

The Ballyhoura area has a great range of high quality rural accommodation available including Bed & Breakfast , Self Catering , Hotels , Caravan and Camping and Hostels. Please see individual properties to book directly or alternatively contact Ballyhoura Fáilte at 00353 63 91300 or info@ballyhoura.org.

Current Features

BALLYHOURA RAMBLING WEEKEND
The Ballyhoura Autumn Rambling Weekend event is being hosted by the O’Sullivan family at the all new Deebert House Hotel in Kilmallock. Ballyhoura c

FRIARS GATE AUTUMN PROGRAMME
November/ December An exhibition of new work by ceramic artist Alan Boyle runs for the month of November. Alan’s influences include ancient Irish h

BALLYHOURA MTB TRAILS
The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails are the largest trail network of it’s kind in Ireland and provides many options for off-road cycling in the mounta

LOUGH GUR STORY TELLING FESTIVAL - 23rd to 26th Oct 2009
The 15th Lough Gur Storytelling Festival takes place during the October bank holiday weekend and runs from Friday Night 23rd to Monday Night 26th incl

BALLYHOURA SPOOK
Experience thrills and chills at Ballyhoura Forest this Halloween night at the first ever ï¿½Ballyhoura Spookï¿½ on October 31st. The event will ta

Latest News

	24/09/2009	CHARLEVILLE HISTORICAL & LITERARY WEEKEND 24th- 27th SEPTEMBER 2009
	19/09/2009	ST JOHNS CHURCH KNOCKAINEY UPCOMING CONCERT
	16/09/2009	FARM OPEN DAY
	13/09/2009	3rd ANNUAL HONDA RUN TO PARK

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Ballyhoura Development Ltd. is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000 - 2006 and part financed by European Union Structural Funds