Spoken versionTwinning with Clonmel
 Clonmel - The capital of Ireland's County Tipperary has been dubbed the most beautiful inland town in the Country. Clonmel is situated on the River Suir with the famous Comeragh mountains nearby, just 2 1/2 hours from Dublin and 1 1/2 hours from Cork. The town Clonmel, the name means Meadow of Honey, boasts a remarkable heritage trail. This includes the historic Bulmers cider factory, sturdy town walls which helped17th century towns people withstand Cromwell's siege for a long time against all the odds, the ancient church ofSt Mary, the restored Franciscan Abbey, the river quays, once Ireland's busiest inland port, the Museum of Transport with its collection of vintage cars, a wide range of shops and restaurants. The population of Clonmel is 15,800 and the main employment is medical and care products, minerals and drinks manufacture. |
Westgate, Clonmel (on left) St Mary's Church, Clonmel (on right)