Eco Hotels in Carrick-on-Suir
Sustainable accommodation in the Suir valley below Ormonde Castle. Lowest price guarantee — 1 tonne CO₂ removed per booking. €5 free credit for new members.
Why Stay in Carrick-on-Suir
Carrick-on-Suir is one of the most charming towns in County Tipperary, set on the banks of the River Suir where the river valley opens out towards Waterford. Its centrepiece is Ormonde Castle, the finest Elizabethan manor house in Ireland, built in the 1560s by Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormonde, with a spectacular long gallery and carved stone fireplaces. The castle sits right on the river's edge, and its mullioned windows still look out over the water exactly as they did four and a half centuries ago.
The town itself is a lively, walkable place with a wide main street, a historic 15th-century bridge, and a strong sporting heritage — Carrick-on-Suir is the home town of cycling legend Sean Kelly, and the local cycling club and greenways reflect that passion for the outdoors. The river is the heart of the town: the Suir Blueway, Ireland's first designated blueway, offers canoeing and kayaking through the valley, while the banks of the Suir provide gentle walking routes that locals have enjoyed for generations.
South of the town rise the Comeragh Mountains, one of Ireland's most dramatic upland ranges, with the famous Coumshingaun corrie lake and its cascading waterfall. This combination — an Elizabethan castle, a working riverside town and wild mountain scenery within 20 minutes — makes Carrick-on-Suir an ideal base for a varied, active holiday, and it is wonderfully good value. Book through IMPT and each night removes a tonne of CO₂.
Carrick-on-Suir at a Glance
Getting the Most from Carrick-on-Suir
Carrick-on-Suir sits on the N24, 24 km from Clonmel, 28 km from Waterford city and roughly 2 hours from Dublin. It is one of the easiest towns in the south-east to reach: Waterford Airport is 40 minutes away, and the M9/M8 motorway network links the area to Dublin, Cork and Limerick. There are regular bus services from Waterford, Clonmel and Dublin, and the nearest railway stations are at Waterford and Clonmel (with bus connections on the Suir valley).
The best way to appreciate Carrick-on-Suir is on foot or by bike. Start at Ormonde Castle — book ahead for a guided tour of the long gallery — then cross the old bridge for the view back over the town and the Suir. The river walk south of the bridge passes the weir and leads into open countryside, while the Suir Blueway launch point offers kayak and canoe hire in summer. In town, the main street has good independent shops, cafés and pubs, and the local heritage centre tells the story of the Butlers and the town.
Carrick-on-Suir is a superb base for the Comeragh Mountains and the wider south-east. The Nire Valley and Coumshingaun are 20–25 minutes away; Clonmel, with its walking trails and apple orchards, is half an hour; Waterford city, the Viking Triangle and the Waterford Greenway are 35–40 minutes; and the Rock of Cashel is an hour north.
Where to Stay — Areas
Town Centre & Castle Quarter
The main street, old bridge and Ormonde Castle — stay in the heart of town with shops, pubs and the river at hand.
Riverside Suir
B&Bs and guesthouses along the river banks south of the bridge, close to the Suir Blueway and river walks.
Old Town / West Bank
Quieter streets on the Waterford side of the river, with easy access to the greenway and countryside.
Comeragh Foothills
Country houses and farm stays in the valleys below the Comeragh Mountains, 10–20 minutes south of town.
Hotels in and Around Carrick-on-Suir
Hotel Minella
Classic four-star on the Suir at Clonmel, half an hour from Carrick-on-Suir, with gardens and an excellent restaurant.
Check Hotel MinellaThe Talbot Hotel Clonmel
Well-known four-star in Clonmel with a strong restaurant and friendly service.
Check The Talbot Hotel ClonmelClonmel Park Hotel
Modern hotel at the edge of Clonmel with a leisure centre and good-value rooms.
Check Clonmel Park HotelGranville Hotel
A historic hotel on the Quay in Waterford, 40 minutes away, full of character.
Check Granville HotelFitzwilton Hotel
Contemporary four-star in the heart of Waterford, close to the Viking Triangle.
Check Fitzwilton HotelNewtown House
Well-regarded guesthouse in Carrick-on-Suir itself, a short walk from the castle and river.
Check Newtown HouseThings to Do in Carrick-on-Suir
Ireland's finest Elizabethan manor house, built in the 1560s, with a stunning long gallery and carved fireplaces. Guided tours run through the season.
A 15th-century bridge over the Suir, among the oldest in Ireland, with views of the castle and the river weir.
Ireland's first blueway — paddle the Suir through the valley with kayak and canoe hire in the town in summer.
A pleasant riverside path south of the bridge past the weir into open countryside, popular with locals.
Dramatic mountain scenery with the corrie lake of Coumshingaun and its waterfall, 20–25 minutes south.
The home town of the cycling legend offers quiet valley roads and greenway routes for all levels.
Ireland's longest off-road cycling trail, 46 km from Waterford to Dungarvan, 40 minutes away.
Medieval Waterford — Reginald's Tower, the Bishop's Palace and the House of Waterford Crystal, 40 minutes away.
Recommended Walks & Guided Experiences
Castle & Riverside Loop
3 km · 50 min · Easy
From Ormonde Castle across the old bridge, along the far bank and back over the weir footbridge.
Suir Valley Greenway Section
8 km · 2 hrs · Easy
Follow the river path south towards the Comeragh foothills, with views of the valley and the mountains.
Coumshingaun Loop
7 km · 3 hrs · Moderate–Strenuous
A spectacular mountain circuit to the corrie lake of Coumshingaun in the Comeraghs, 25 minutes from town.
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