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Fethard Horse Country Experience

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Fethard Horse Country Experience
5
53 reviews
#2 of 7 things to do in Fethard
Visitor Centres • Speciality Museums • History Museums
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10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
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Explore the story of the horse and its role in Irish culture over 2000 years. Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, the Fethard Horse Country Experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover the rich culture and heritage of the region. Part of Ireland’s Ancient East, this interactive experience examines the relationship between the people, the land itself and the horse revealing how they are all inextricably linked. Spread out over two floors within C17th Tholsel building the interactive nature of the exhibition makes it an enjoyable and informative experience for all ages. The entire building is Wheelchair Accessible.
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  • Joanne
    Ireland74 contributions
    A lovely place to visit if interest in Horses/History
    Horse mad teenager had been wanting to visit so having a Staycation, it was the perfect opportunity. It was a lovely way to spend an hour and a half. A history video of the area starts off the visit (although I did struggle with the sound quality). Due to Covid only one family at a time can view this, which was very reassuring. There are two floors of interactive displays and a skeleton of a horse. Daughter found it all very interesting. Staff were lovely and the young man gave some excellent information. We then had a coffee and ice-cream in Fethard. A lovely small clean town with a friendly community.
    Fethard Horse Country Experience
    Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted to hear you all enjoyed your experience. I'd like to apologize for your experience with the sound quality of the welcome video. We have taken a number of queries regarding this and have discovered a technical glitch between the speakers and the projector which meant the tones were unbalanced. We have now rectified this situation. If you are passing again please drop in and watch the video again. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Best wishes Tori
    Written 25 July 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2020
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 July 2020
  • Julie I
    5 contributions
    Exceptional - a real gem of a museum with very warm and knowledgeable staff
    We paid a flying visit to the Horse Country Experience in between stops on the 2020 Stallion Trail, our only regret was not to have had more time to take in the superb exhibits and watch many more of the videos. Whether your interest is the thoroughbred, social history, racing or local stories, it's impossible not to want to come back again and again. Thank you!
    Fethard Horse Country Experience
    Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted to be open again and offering the full experience.
    Written 23 July 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 10 February 2020
  • Sinéad C
    Tipperary, Ireland39 contributions
    Wow what a collection.
    This museum is really beautiful. So informative and interesting on our heritage and our relationships with horses. I loved my time spent traveling through time and watching the epic wins through racing history. What a collection. Easy 5 stars would give 6 if I could.
    Visited August 2020
    Travelled solo
    Written 27 August 2020
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Элеонора Б
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I recommend!
May 2023
Fabulous!!! A place where you can learn history in a fun and modern way. As well as delicious coffee and very nice girls working there.
The kids and I loved it!!!
Written 26 May 2023
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Sinéad C
Tipperary, Ireland39 contributions
Wow what a collection.
Aug 2020 • Solo
This museum is really beautiful. So informative and interesting on our heritage and our relationships with horses. I loved my time spent traveling through time and watching the epic wins through racing history. What a collection. Easy 5 stars would give 6 if I could.
Written 27 August 2020
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Ruth M
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
Well worth a visit
Jul 2020
Great little museum devoted mostly to horses - loads of audiovisual material nicely presented. we thought we would drop in for 30 minutes and stayed nearly two hours!
Written 23 July 2020
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Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you for your positive review of the FHCE. We are delighted to hear you had a good time here. Best wishes Tori
Written 26 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joanne
Ireland74 contributions
A lovely place to visit if interest in Horses/History
Jul 2020 • Family
Horse mad teenager had been wanting to visit so having a Staycation, it was the perfect opportunity. It was a lovely way to spend an hour and a half. A history video of the area starts off the visit (although I did struggle with the sound quality). Due to Covid only one family at a time can view this, which was very reassuring.
There are two floors of interactive displays and a skeleton of a horse. Daughter found it all very interesting. Staff were lovely and the young man gave some excellent information.

We then had a coffee and ice-cream in Fethard. A lovely small clean town with a friendly community.
Written 23 July 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted to hear you all enjoyed your experience. I'd like to apologize for your experience with the sound quality of the welcome video. We have taken a number of queries regarding this and have discovered a technical glitch between the speakers and the projector which meant the tones were unbalanced. We have now rectified this situation. If you are passing again please drop in and watch the video again. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Best wishes Tori
Written 26 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jim H
Waterford, Ireland70 contributions
Very interesting visit but short
Jul 2020 • Friends
I shall return as soon as I can. I found that it was well worth a visit. My thanks to the staff for their efforts.
Written 14 July 2020
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Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you for your review and positive comments. We are delighted to be open and offering our full service. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Written 23 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Julie I
5 contributions
Exceptional - a real gem of a museum with very warm and knowledgeable staff
Jan 2020
We paid a flying visit to the Horse Country Experience in between stops on the 2020 Stallion Trail, our only regret was not to have had more time to take in the superb exhibits and watch many more of the videos. Whether your interest is the thoroughbred, social history, racing or local stories, it's impossible not to want to come back again and again. Thank you!
Written 10 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you for your positive review. We are delighted to be open again and offering the full experience.
Written 23 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
dotrat222
Quincy, MA26 contributions
A very nice museum in a delightful old building
Aug 2019
The recent renovation of the old town hall to house the Horse Country Experience is terrific on two levels: it gives architecture and history buffs a close up look at an amazing building along with an excellent overview of the Tipperary horse culture in the museum within. Handy access out the back to the Holy Trinity Church, churchyard, and an excellent portion of the medieval town walls out the back.
Written 13 October 2019
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Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you for your positive review of the FHCE. We are delighted to be open again and offering the full experience to our visitors.
Written 23 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anne O Connor
2 contributions
Winner Alright!
Oct 2019 • Friends
A wonderful visit to Fethard horse country experience.. knowledge staff,great presentation and for anyone interested in horseracing a must see. Well worth a visit.

Anne
Co Meath.
Written 10 October 2019
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Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you for your positive review of our experience. We are delighted to be open again and offering the full experience. All our front of house staff are volunteers and we greatly appreciate those who take time to acknowledge their hard work.
Written 23 July 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
614josephine
Clonmel, Ireland16 contributions
Interesting day out
Aug 2019
I went out to Fethard Museum with my friend and we did the tour. The staff were very helpful especially Liam. We then drove to Coolmore Stud for the outdoor tour. The guide that day was Jack and he knew everything about horses and races and dates and was brilliant as a tour guide. The group were all ears to what he was saying and he made the afternoon very enjoyable. A great day out for anyone living near or abroad.
Written 13 September 2019
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Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you so much for your kind words about Liam & Jack, we will pass on your compliments. Kind regards, Mary
Written 8 October 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Scott190
Ormskirk, UK31 contributions
Amazing experience and price!
Sep 2019 • Couples
What a great day! A must for all racing enthusiasts. Not only the Coolmore visit but museum too definitely do both all the people involved are fantastic and very knowledgeable And got to see Galileo out of his paddock which topped the whole day off.
Written 6 September 2019
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Fethard Horse Country Experience
Thank you Scott for your positive review. Delighted you got to see Galileo on your Coolmore visit. Kind regards from all the team at FHCE. Mary
Written 8 October 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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FETHARD HORSE COUNTRY EXPERIENCE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Fethard Horse Country Experience is open:
  • Tue - Sat 10:00 - 17:00