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HOME AT FIRST’s Central Ireland program comes with more than great
accommodations, superb scenery, traditional Irish culture, and
touring
adventure. Guests arriving on set arrival dates also receive the help and
support of HOME AT FIRST’s professional on-site team. They will
provide you with Orientation in Tipperary, lead you on a special group outing, and host
you at a lively Irish dinner. You get the freedom of independent living and touring
coupled with the security of having a dedicated, knowledgeable, professional staff on-site.
HOME AT FIRST'S
AWARD-WINNING
CENTRAL IRELAND STAFF PERSON,
ANN TOOHEY MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN
YOUR VISIT TO IRELAND, STARTING
WITH A WARM IRISH WELCOME.
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"It was a wonderful trip! Our hosts were wonderful, as was
the Home At First Irish
staff. Thanks!"
— M. Brill, Pennsylvania
"Your Irish staff was very helpful in telling us about the surrounding areas and
events."
— D. Sullivan, Colorado
"Ann Toohey is a treasure! She was so
helpful and knowledgeable about Ireland and could answer all
our questions!"
— Ellen
& John P., California
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THE SHANNON CONNECTS CENTRAL IRELAND'S
LOUGH DERG WITH THE
SEA. PICTURED IS
DROMINEER
HARBOR, CO. TIPPERARY.
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Despite being as far from the sea as is possible in Ireland (about 60 miles), hilly
Central Ireland is a mecca as much for anglers and boaters as it is for
walkers. The local golf courses are good, and the local fishing is
better. Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Derg, is the western border of the county.
Its waters drain the rolling hills of Central Ireland and form the
River Shannon, flowing west past the city of
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"We loved our Irish cottages. They were clean and new and comfortable. The kitchens
had more than enough supplies. It was especially nice having our three cottages
together."
— D. Sullivan, Colorado
"We really enjoyed our cottage. It was warm and cozy, and we felt a part of the
village. We loved the market and the pub. The ladies in the market and the post office
were all delightful to visit with. The Irish are so very nice. You did a great job for
us."
— P. Nichols, Colorado
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Only the furthest corners of Ireland are beyond the length of a day’s round-trip
journey from your Tipperary cottage home. (CLICK HERE to read a sample day-trip.) Like all of our Irish
accommodations, our Tipperary cottages are found in or near picturesque villages and
towns. The great city of
Dublin is only 90 minutes away to the
east. The wild, lonesome Cliffs of Moher of County Clare
look toward America two hours to the west. The
compressed grandeur of County Galway's
Connemara region may be explored in a day-long excursion. Many
of Ireland's most important
historic and prehistoric sites
(including medieval
castles, pretty thatched villages like
ADARE, Bronze Age
crannogs, and
monastic treasures, like
Clonmacnoise)
are within easy day-trip reach of
HOME AT FIRST’s Central Ireland cottages.
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MYSTERIOUS
PREHISTORIC MONUMENTS
LITTER THE
BURREN IN WEST CENTRAL
IRELAND, WITHIN DAY-TRIP
REACH OF
HOME AT FIRST'S
VILLAGES.
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"The idea of having a base from which to branch out is the only way to go. We knew at
the end of each day we had a warm, comfortable place to come home to."
— D. G, Hope, California
"I truly enjoyed staying in the little town of Puckane. The people of the town were
friendly and helpful. The town's craft center has some beautiful pieces."
— M. Scanlon, Pennsylvania
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Ireland is a
golfer’s paradise, and a fisherman’s nirvana. You can trace family roots, shop
for woolens and tweeds, and celebrate
St. Patrick's Day. Put a
bet on the ponies, or on the dogs. Discover the excitement of Gaelic football and hurling.
Visit the Guinness Brewery, or, better yet, visit many Irish pubs and keep the brewery
busy. Seek and enjoy
Irish music in pubs, street fairs, and
concerts. Don't miss sampling
Irish and
international cuisine in fine
restaurants throughout Ireland.
STREET BUSKERS,
TEMPLE BAR, DUBLIN.
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