There is nothing left of walls that enclosed the town, or of the manor known as Durlas Castle and later the Croak Castle on the west end of the town.

What has survived is two tower houses the first of these being Black Castle (shown in the photo) and the second is hidden behind housing in the centre of the town.

It makes an impressive sight amongst the smaller modern buildings.

Natalie

May 18, 2023

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Squeezed in amongst modern buildings in Liberty Square, Black Castle. Black Castle and nearby Bridge Castle are all that remain of the old town which included defensive walls.

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1. Hollyford and Thurles loop from Cashel

77.5km

03:17

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Templemore, Loughmore and Thurles from Borrisoleigh

44.6km

01:58

160m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Bridge Castle loop from Thurles

44.8km

01:53

180m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 100 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

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1. Hollyford and Thurles loop from Cashel

2. Templemore, Loughmore and Thurles from Borrisoleigh

3. Hore Abbey & Rock of Cashel – Bridge Castle loop from Thurles

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