Tyrrellspass is a picturesque village centred around a beautiful village green. The attractive village green is surrounded by a crescent of Victorian houses and St Sinian's Church of Ireland which was built circa 1810.
Tyrrellspass Castle is the major focal point of the village and is a medieval castle. The 13th century tower house at Tyrellspass Castle was originally home to the Tyrrell family who were cousins of William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of England. During the early 1990s, the building was converted into a restaurant, where visitors can enjoy a great dining experience, or visit the museum or gift shop.
When visiting Tyrrellspass it is highly recommended to visit
Cloncrow Bog and Village Trail which begins at Tyrrellspass Castle and passes through a range of diverse habitat types. Cloncrow Bog and Village Trail will guide you through one of the few remaining intact Raised Bogs in the Midlands. This celebration of natural splendour includes many bogland plants which have adapted to an anaerobic acidic environment as well as many rare and threatened butterflies, moths and birdlife - including the Skylark and Meadow Pipit.
Please be aware though: this route is not suitable for buggies.
New Forest, located just 4km from Tyrrellspass is a beautiful Irish country estate dating back to the 12th Century, full of history and character. Within the estate you will find New Forest Golf Course, one of Ireland's top ranked championship courses, Courtyard Lodges providing luxury on-site accomodation, the New Forest Restaurant, one of the midlands premier restaurants and a gold academy, with a 300 yard floodlit bay and short game area.
Located on the village green is Brownes on the Green serving delicous breakfast, lunch and dinner options in an idealic setting in the historic village of Tyrrellspass.