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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.

Home At First's award-winning Central Ireland staff person Ann Toohey. Photo й Home At First.

       "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!"      ЧEllen & John P., California

Sunset at Dromineer Bay, Lough Derg. Photo й Home At First.
THE SHANNON CONNECTS CENTRAL IRELAND'S LOUGH DERG WITH THE
SEA. PICTURED IS DROMINEER
HARBOR, CO. TIPPERARY.

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 Limerick into the Atlantic Ocean.

"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

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 FIRSTТs Central Ireland cottages.

Poulnabrone Dolmen, the Burren, County Clare, Central Ireland. Photo й Home At First.
MYSTERIOUS PREHISTORIC MONUMENTS LITTER THE BURREN IN WEST CENTRAL IRELAND, WITHIN DAY-TRIP REACH OF HOME AT FIRST'S VILLAGES.

"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

Dublin Street Musicians, Temple Bar. Photo й Home At First.

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,
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