Cycling The many quiet country roads and specific off road tracks make it ideal for cycling enthusiastics or leisure cyclists with an opportunity to follow the Sean Kelly Route.
Forest Walks - With Numerous forest areas mapped out tracks to follow, there are many places to have a picnic and a game of orienteering or hide and go seek!
Fishing - The comeragh mountains contain hidden lakes and tributaries to the Suir and the River Suir itself makes Rathgormack an ideal area for keen fishermen. Ask the locals about hot spots for a good catch.
Golf Clubs - Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel Golf Clubs are less than 15mins away from Rathgormack.
Lesiure Centre - Sean Kelly Sports Centre in Carrick-on-Suir with swimming pool and Gym.
Passage East Car Ferry - The scenic short cut between the beautiful counties of Wexford and Waterford. Drive through beasutiful counttruside, past historic sights, enjoy peasceful crossing of the Suir Esturay by drive on, drive off car ferry and save time on your trip.
Horse Racing - Clonmel, Tramore and Gowran park are three racecourses within easy driving distance from Rathgormack and hold several race meetings throughout the year.
Traditional Music in Pubs - there are plenty of welcoming pubs including two in teh village itself which are situated less than two minutes walk from the hostel. great craic and music is guaranteed.
other attractions within easy driving include
Waterford & Suir Valley Railway (Kilmeaden)- Take a trip along part of the old railway line along the river Suir and learn some of the heritage and folklore of the surrounding area. A must for all families. www.wsvrailway.ie
Ormond Castle (Carrick-on-Suir) - Built in the 16th Century, this Manor House fronts a larger complex dating from the 14th century. Thomas Butler, 10th earl of Ormonde added the 'new' north range which became know as the Manor house to the existing buildings. Free admission. Also visit the Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre, where photgraphs, documents and artefacts of the area are on display.
Main Guard (Clonmel)- The main guard was built by james Butler, Duke of Ormond, in 1675 as the Courthouse for the Palatinate or administravice are of Co. tipperary. Free admission
Swiss Cottage (Cahir)- A fairytale, rustic "cottage orne" of great charm built in the 1800's. www.heritageireland.ie
The Copper Coast UNESCO European Geopark - Discover the ancient stroy behind the formation of the rock, cliffs and inlets of this spectacular coastline. www.coppercoastgeopark.com.
Fenor Bog - National nature reserve at Fenor. The swampy woodland march habitats suppot diverise animal and birdlife from dragonflies and butterflies to deer and otter.
Mount Congreve Garden - (Kilmeaden) is a beautiful eighty acre garden consisting of extensive planted woodland, 2000 different rhodendrons, magnolia walks, a camerllia collection and a georgian green house.
Curraghmore Eatste - (Portlaw) Magnificent home of the Marquis and his ancestors since 1170. Incudes an arboretum, a bridge built in 1205 and a unique sheel house. www.currahmorehouse.ie
Lismore Castle Gardens and art gallery - The castle gardens are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of Lismore Castle. www.lismorecastle.com
Lismore Heritage Centre - The story of Lismore dating from 636 AD us told in a multi lingual, adovisal presentation by Niall Tobin www.discoverlismore.com
Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle, Mitchelstown Cave, Round Tower in Ardmore, Mount Melleray Abbey in Cappoquinn
