Shopping and Dining

Nenagh will surprise you with a variety of lovely shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.  You will also see some fine historical buildings from the Courthouse, to Nenagh’s Heritage & Genealogy Centre building, St Mary’s Churches, 13th Century Franciscan Friary and Nenagh Castle which was built in the first 20 years of the 13th century (it is currently being restored).  You can also check out what is happening at the Nenagh Arts Centre on  www.nenagharts.com.

Food

We have a folder of information for food lovers and a library of good food books with great recipes.Brian and Louise are happy to share some of their own favourite recipes with you and provide information on local food producers. They will also provide demonstrations so check in with them if you wish to avail of any of the above. Light meals and packed lunches are available on request. Please enquire for details if you wish to avail of same.   All our meals at Williamsferry are homecooked using traceable meats from local food producers and we will use our own homegrown vegetables when in season or locally grown vegetables.

Country Markets

• In Nenagh – Country produce and home grown goods every Saturday in Quentin’s Way from 9am to 1pm
• In Nenagh – in the New Institue in Nenagh every Friday from 10am to 2pm
• In Limerick – Milk Market every Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Regions most famous food market
• In Killaloe – At the car park on the Ballina/Killaloe Bridge every Sunday morning from 10am to 1pm

Walking & Cycling

To enjoy the great outdoors, you can take to the countryside where scenic walking and cycling routes await you.  We have maps and guides for routes – local walk along Sli Eala in Nenagh (6kms) or for the more enthusiastic walker, meet the trailheads along the nearby shores of The Lough Derg Way. We will provide drop off and pick up service where required. You can also venture to the mountain trails of Upperchurch.

We also offer the complimentary use of bicycles at Williamsferry along with maps of our local cycling routes. We also have drying facilities and a storage area for bicycles and clothing. If you need to use washing facilities, just let us know.

Visit Nenagh Classic 

- an international style cycle race – Sunday 22 April 2012

Come along and enjoy some action and entertainment on the streets of Nenagh where this Cycle Ireland registered race will take place with 3 races on the day (154km, 104km and 54km) and the routes offer a variety of terrain and a number of sharp challenging climbs.  Cyclists will also travel along part of the new N7 cycle lane between Nenagh and Limerick and the races will make a number of passes through local villages and back through Nenagh on occasion before it finally arrives back to the finish line on Pearse Street in Nenagh.  The race will feature many of Ireland’s leading riders, male and female, and coming as it does just 4 weeks before the An Post Ras, it will offer the Ras participants an ideal opportunity to test their form.

This race is special as it will offer spectators and families who travel with the riders a great day out.  The centre of Nenagh will be a hive of activity on the day with a local food fair lining the street, family entertainment and music.   There is also an opportunity for leisure cyclists and family members to join in the leisure cycle that will take place on the day also.

For more information on this event, please call us and we will be happy to provide up-to-date information or assist you in making arrangements over the weekend.

Lakeside Tour - The Gateway to Lough Derg & Tipperary Lakeside Area, family entertainment and music

Nearby is the Tipperary Lakeside area where you can avail of water activities or have a beautiful scenic drive around the shores of Lough Derg.  The Dromineer Bay of Lough Derg is only 10km north west of Nenagh.  From North to South the lake measures 27 miles and offers cruising, sailing, fishing and other water activities.

Many guests enjoy the round trip drive around Lough Derg from Nenagh where you can take in breath taking scenery on your visit to the scenic lakeside villages of Dromineer, Garrykennedy Ballina, Killaloe, Mountshannon, Portumna and Terryglass and return to Nenagh.

You might also like to visit one of the gardens on the Lough Derg Garden Trail or take a lake cruise on the “Spirit of Killaloe”.

As there are some spectacular views along the lake drive, do bring your camera and capture some wonderful views and memories.

Williamsferry House bed and breakfast Nenagh is a central touring base for:

• Moneygall (ancestral home of Barack Obama) – 15 mins
• Dromineer on Lough Derg – 12 mins
• Garrykennedy on Lough Derg – 15 mins
• Killaloe/Ballina on Lough Derg – 20 mins
• Terryglass on Lough Derg – 30 mins
• Mountshannon on Lough Derg – 35 mins
• Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre – 30 min
• Limerick City – 30 min
• Adare Village – 40 min
• Bunratty Castle & Folk Park – 45 mins
• Rock of Cashel – 1 hr
• Kilkenny Castle & City – 1 hour
• Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage – 1 hour
• Kildare Village Shopping Outlet – 1 hour
• Galway City – 1.5 hours
• Cliffs of Moher – 1.5 hours
• The Burren – 1.5 hours
• Cork City – 1.5 hours
• Blarney Castle – 1.5 hours
• Dublin 1.5 hours
• Killarney – 2 hours

Also many golf courses within 1 hour travelling time from the bed and breakfast – Nenagh, Roscrea, Birr, Portumna, Castletroy Limerick, Adare, Ballykisteen, Tipperary, Athlone and Portlaoise. We can also arrange teeing off times for you at these golf courses.

Proposed Activity breaks

A Taste of Tipperary 

Enjoy 2 night’s bed and breakfast and 1 evening meal with complimentary bottle of wine at Williamsferry. During your stay food demonstrations, tastings and recipes will be provided for a selection of breads, soups, main courses and desserts. Explore the countryside where walking and cycling routes await you or enjoy the circular drive around Lough Derg from Nenagh taking in breathtaking scenery on your visit to the scenic lakeside villages of Dromineer, Garrykennedy Ballina/ Killaloe and Terryglass before returning to Nenagh.  Packed lunch provided on day of your choice. Complimentary use of bikes available.

Price of €130 per person includes:

• 2 night’s bed and breakfast accommodation
• 1 evening meal with complimentary bottle of wine
• Packed lunch on day of choice
• Complimentary use of bicylces
• Cycle & walking route maps provided
• Food demonstrations, tasting and recipes
• Offer available all year round

Wandern und Radwandern zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten von Tipperary

Das Williamsferry House macht Ihnen ein wunderbares Angebot: Genießen Sie 2 Übernachtungen mit Frühstück und 1 Abendessen mit einer kostenlosen Flasche Wein. Wander- und Radwanderkarten und -führer werden zur Verfügung gestellt. Je nach Bedarf wird ein Abhol- und Bringservice angeboten. Fahrräder können kostenlos genutzt werden. Folgen Sie dem Wanderweg Lough Derg Way oder der Radroute Nenagh Cycle Way, die am Nenagh Castle und am Seeufer von Lough Derg vorbeiführt. An einem von Ihnen gewünschten Tag erhalten Sie ein Lunchpaket. Kochvorführungen finden ebenfalls vor Ort statt.   Die Gesamtkosten für Ihren Aufenthalt im Williamsferry House belaufen sich auf 130 € pro Person. Das Angebot ist 2012 ganzjährig gültig.

Walking break

Take a walk in Tipperary and enjoy good company, great food and a truly warm Irish welcome. Enjoy a half days walk along the lovely shores of Lough Derg or

the beautiful Tipperary countryside of Uppperchurch and be escorted by local guide. Enjoy a packed
lunch on your walk with freshly picked local produce from Williamsferry B&B’s garden in the summertime.

includes:

• 2 night stay at Williamsferry House B&B
• Enjoy tea/coffee & scones or Irish Coffee or a Glass of Wine on arrival.
• A wonderful homecooked 2 course dinner at Williamsferry House bed and breakfast or at Larkin’s Award winning pub restaurant in Garrykennedy on the beautiful shores of Lough Derg.
• We can also guide you towards music or other entertainment or activities that may be on in the area
  at that time.
• EUR110 per person sharing or EUR120 for single occupancy accommodation and taking the walk as
  part of a group. For 1 person taking a walk with an escorted guide, break cost is EUR135 .

Painting break

Explore your artistic side with Marie O’Sullivan with a full day of
painting class at her beautiful art centre located in a beautiful historic building in the countryside of
Tipperary just outside Nenagh – see http://www.artandhealingcentre.ie/contact.htm

includes:

• 2 night stay at Williamsferry House B&B
• Enjoy tea/coffee & scones or Irish Coffee or a Glass of Wine on arrival.
• A wonderful homecooked 2 course dinner at Williamsferry House
• We can also guide you towards music or other entertainment or activities that may be on in the area at that time
• EUR172 per person sharing accommodation or EUR186 for single occupancyaccommodation.

Equestrian break

Enjoy one of the Tipperary Mountain Treks below at the Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre in Borrisoleigh, Co.Tipperary – see http://www.timotrec.com   Enjoy a packed lunch on your trek with freshly picked local produce from our own garden in the summertime.

includes:

• 2 night stay at Williamsferry House B & B
• Enjoy tea/coffee & scones or Irish Coffee or a Glass of Wine on arrival
• A wonderful homecooked 2 course dinner at Williamsferry House
• We can also guide you towards music or other entertainment or activities that may be on in the area at that time.

above break with:

• 1 hour scenic trek – EUR119 per person
• 2 hour back hill trek – EUR139 per person
• 5 hour ride (including lunch) – EUR198 per person
• Day with the horses (horse handling and equine psychology) – EUR198 per person

Riding hats and boots can be provided.
Rider assessment is included in all of the breaks above.
All the rides are suitable for novices as well as experienced riders.
Prices quoted are per person sharing accommodation and attending the activity with a group of 2 or more persons. Call for single person rates for accommodation and/or activity.
Advance booking recommended to avoid disappointment, especially in peak season.

Adventurous break (3 Night Stay)

Discover Tipperary whilst walking, taking a cruise along Lough Derg and enjoying a painting class in a historic setting.

includes:

• 3 night stay at Williamsferry House B & B
• Enjoy tea/coffee & scones or Irish Coffee or a Glass of Wine on arrival.
• On one evening of your choice enjoy a wonderful homecooked 2 course dinner at Williamsferry House
• We can also guide you towards music or other entertainment or activities that may be on in the area
  at that time.
• Day 1 – Take a half days walk along the lovely shores of Lough Derg or the beautiful Tipperary countryside of
  Uppperchurch and be escorted by local guide. Enjoy a packed lunch on your walk with freshly picked local produce from
  our own garden in the summertime.
• Day 2 – Step on board a 50 seater river boat and prepare for a tour of the River Shannon and Lough Derg
  http://www.spiritofkillaloe.com.
• Day 3 – As you are now in a central touring base, you may choose to visit many popular visitor attractions outlined below or stop awhile and get to know
  Nenagh which is known as the friendly town – you can visit Nenagh’s Heritage Centre to get a sense of the history of Nenagh and you can browse the many shops and cafes which offer a pleasant experience.
• Cost: EUR169 per person sharing or EUR195 for single person

Nenagh Heritage Centre & Family History Research Centre

Nenagh will surprise you with a variety of lovely shops and cafes and some fine historical buildings as you browse around the town.  You are offered a free visit to Nenagh’s Heritage & Genealogy Centre where you can capture the history of  this part of Tipperary or you can start the trail to trace your ancestors if they have Tipperary roots.

Nenagh Heritage Centre is located in two stone Georgian buildings which were built in 1840-1842 as the Governor’s House and Gatehouse of an extensive gaol complex for North Tipperary. The building is located just a short walk from Nenagh town centre.

North Tipperary Genealogy Centre

Nenagh Castle & Franciscan Friary

The present massive tower, or donjon, was originally one of three towers interspersed in the curtain wall of a strong Norman castle.
The castle was founded by Theobald Walter (nephew of Thomas a Becket) in the first twenty years of the 13th century. A few hundred yards away, in Abbey Street, are the remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary

Activities