Tipperary Tourist Gems: Clonmel's Main Guard

Built by James Butler (Duke of Ormond) in 1675 to serve as the courthouse of the Ormond Palatinate, this historic building in Clonmel has had many functions over the centuries, ranging from a market house, barracks, public house and now a museum.
More than 10 years of meticulous work, which included incorporating stone from nearby Cistercian ruins, expertly restored the Main Guard to its original form at the turn of the last century and won a Heritage Award for Best Practice in Conservation.
The Main Guard still retains the rich atmosphere of its various past incarnations to this day. The echoes of the past still resonate within its ancient walls. Don’t miss out on visiting this remarkable monument.
Visit Website: https://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/themainguard/
 
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