Aerial View of Kilbehenny

             

The Galtees   

The best starting point for a Galtee climb is Kilbehenny 'The Gateway to the Galtees' where you will get plenty of good advice from the locals.   McGraths shop/post office will supply you with whatever information you may need for the climb and goodies for a picnic including hot drinks, and refreshments of all sorts.   

When viewed from the lowlands in Kilbehenny, the Galtees present themselves as green rolling hills.   Certainly there are many miles of gentle hill walking trails lower down the hillside. However, they are challenging, daunting and magnificent, and anything but 'green rolling hills'.  So if you are planning a trip to the top of any of the peaks, ( Galtymore at 919 metres the highest in South Tipperary) be sure to get local advice, don your hiking boots, dress sensibly and you will experience the beauty of cliffs, lakes, bogs, streams, archaeology, wildlife, sheep, wonderful wild plants and history.   The Galtees have views to die for, and it is claimed that on a clear day, you can see all the way to County Kerry, so don't forget the camera!!

                                              Mitchelstown Caves

Kings Yard  Kilbehenny                                                                                          Kings Yard Kilbehenny   Kings Yard, just beyond Kilbehenny, is a farm tucked into the glen overlooked by Coopers Wood and Knockngalty Hill.   Here the Attycran river meets the Glounreagh river and they in turn become the river Funcheon which flows through Kilbehenny.   Kings Yard provides a full range of services for all climbers and walkers in the area.

Kilcoran Lodge Hotel

Kilcoran Lodge Hotel, situated just 10km from Kilbehenny at the foot of the Galtee Mountains, is set on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.   It has the charm of bygone days, including open fires and the ambiance of warmth, comfort and welcome.   Facilities also include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym.  

                                        Kilcoran Lodge Hotel and Entrance

Glengarra Hostel and woodlands

Clogheen  Co  Tipperary

Nestled at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains, approximately 15km east of Kilbehenny, this towering old country house was once home to the Sisters of Mercy for more than 100 years.   It is now a tellingly styled 'gourmet hideaway' with accommodation in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the country.   It is rated as one of the top restaurants in the country.

Further on you can visit the Vee - experience the spectacular beauty - 'A little bit of Heaven'

         The Old Convent Restaurant                               Bay Lough in  the Vee