Fethard Medieval Walls
Fethard Medieval Walls
Fethard Medieval Walls
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dotrat222
Quincy, MA25 contributions
Aug 2019
Fethard has done a wonderful job in preserving and highlighting their medieval walls. A portion along the river is accessible through the Holy Trinity Churchyard (COI) and offers a rare opportunity to clamber up on the battlements for the full experience.
Written 13 October 2019
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canuckmum
Calgary, Canada34 contributions
Jul 2015
Our side road travel from Kilkenny to the rock of Cashel took us through this lovely medieval town. Well worth a stop and a walk around the town. Tip: The pharmacy has a key for the gate to the church yard, we met the caretaker and were welcomed into the church as well.
Written 29 July 2015
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Richard H
York, UK137 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Whenever I visit Fethard, and the weather is cooperative, I take the opportunity to do a walk to the ancient town walls, strolling alongside the Clashawley river and then crossing the footbridge in front of the main tower. The walls are, of course, many centuries old and, for the most part, they are in remarkably good condition. Well preserved. It is quite an idyllic spot being on the river bank next to these impressive walls and it should be a good place for a picnic when the weather is fine.
The town itself, or at least the long main street, looks like it has seen more prosperous days. Even in the year since I last visited there have been quite a few businesses that have closed down and there are empty properties now for sale or lease.There are still plenty of cars parked along the street so there are local people about. The chief town attraction for me is McCarthys Bar and this has definitely not changed in many years (see my separate review).
If you are in the area, I can recommend a bite to eat at McCarthys followed by a leisurely stroll by the river to see the walls ( or the other way round if you prefer !)
The town itself, or at least the long main street, looks like it has seen more prosperous days. Even in the year since I last visited there have been quite a few businesses that have closed down and there are empty properties now for sale or lease.There are still plenty of cars parked along the street so there are local people about. The chief town attraction for me is McCarthys Bar and this has definitely not changed in many years (see my separate review).
If you are in the area, I can recommend a bite to eat at McCarthys followed by a leisurely stroll by the river to see the walls ( or the other way round if you prefer !)
Written 9 July 2015
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Brandiii
Melbourne, Australia67 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Great to wonder around this delightful walled city. The old church, the Abbey etc. so much history at your fingertips.
Written 27 July 2018
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Niall O
Cashel, Ireland130 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Fethard is the oldest "walled" medieval town in the Republic of Ireland, I think Derry is the actual oldest on the Island of Ireland. The walls along the river are largely intact and in excellent condition. The Church of Ireland chapel gives you an opportunity to get up on top and experience the scale of a job they had building, climbing or defending the town. Whichever faction you may have found yourself in. It's a brilliant attraction if you are interested in real history
Written 20 August 2017
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Tom S
Lewistown, MT475 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Although the British ordered the demolition of all of Ireland's defensive city walls centuries ago, the residents of Fetherd ignored the order and were somehow overlooked by the British, and 90% of the original Fethard Wall still remains. The Church inside the 13 enclosed acres was built in the 1200s, the Wall in 1292, and the Abbey in 1305. The Church and the Abbey are still in use today. Of the five original gate, only the north gate remains and is well worth the short walk off of the main street to view.
Written 15 July 2017
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Jason M
Tulsa, OK404 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Too many times in Ireland we’ve seen incredible medieval buildings engulfed by modern development. There are simply so many castles, abbeys and ruins around every corner that history has to make way for modern life.
Uniquely in Fethard, virtually the entire medieval wall that once encircled the village is still intact. We drove under the same stone entry gate peasants passed under back in the 1200s.
Uniquely in Fethard, virtually the entire medieval wall that once encircled the village is still intact. We drove under the same stone entry gate peasants passed under back in the 1200s.
Written 21 September 2016
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ClareStoke
Stoke on Trent82 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Fethard deserves to have a higher tourist profile. A well produced leaflet that outlines the town trail is available in most local outlets. The town walls are in remarkable condition given their age, there is a delightful stroll along the river, with wild flowers in abundance, a sheila na gig, an abbey, a church and plenty of places to stop for a coffee or a pint of the black stuff.
Written 5 September 2015
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PossumMelbourne
Melbourne27 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Just love this town and all the history attached to it. Happen to be in town this year for their Annual Festival Day, brilliant weather and so much fun.
Written 13 July 2015
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Powerpix
Cork139 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Fethard is a town that could do with some polishing up. Traffic on the main street can be quite busy. The entire place has a jaded feel to it, but there are some gems if you go looking for them.
Gem 1. The remnants of the town wall. What's left is substantial, but it no longer surrounds the towm because much of it has been removed over the centuries.
Gem 2. The Augustinian Friary - still in use. This is well worth a visit. It's old and strange and has lots of atmosphers, as well as some fine stone carvings.
Gem 3. The Church of Ireland Church and churchyard. These places are always worth a visit, but the church is normall closed, with is unfortunate but understandable. It has a superb collection of carved coats of arms.
Gems 3 and 4. McCarthy's pub and Jolly's cafe are the best around for eating. If you are in the neighbourhood and need something to eat, you won't go wrong in either place.
Gem 5. The town trail is worth following, but could probably have been made more interesting if it had been kept a little shorter. It suffers in the same way as other town trails in that what is of interest to locals in not necessarily of interest to visitors.
Gem 1. The remnants of the town wall. What's left is substantial, but it no longer surrounds the towm because much of it has been removed over the centuries.
Gem 2. The Augustinian Friary - still in use. This is well worth a visit. It's old and strange and has lots of atmosphers, as well as some fine stone carvings.
Gem 3. The Church of Ireland Church and churchyard. These places are always worth a visit, but the church is normall closed, with is unfortunate but understandable. It has a superb collection of carved coats of arms.
Gems 3 and 4. McCarthy's pub and Jolly's cafe are the best around for eating. If you are in the neighbourhood and need something to eat, you won't go wrong in either place.
Gem 5. The town trail is worth following, but could probably have been made more interesting if it had been kept a little shorter. It suffers in the same way as other town trails in that what is of interest to locals in not necessarily of interest to visitors.
Written 10 June 2015
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