The Main Guard

21/05/2026

Come along for a free fun-filled interactive journey through Ireland’s past! 🍀📖

Join author Niamh Donnellan for a free interactive storytime at The Main Guard inspired by the wonderful Little Irish History Heroes series! 🇮🇪🏰

Perfect for young history lovers and curious minds, this exciting event will bring Irish history to life through storytelling, props, imagination and adventure.

📅 Saturday 6th June

🕑 Session 1: 2pm

🕒 Session 2: 3pm

📍 The Main Guard

👨‍👩‍👧 Parental/Guardian supervision required.

To book a time slot:
☎️ 052-6127484
📨 [email protected]


What's On Clonmel Clonmel Community Resource Centre Clonmel Childcare Busy Bees Clonmel Clonmel Scout Group

19/05/2026

We are happy to announce that The Main Guard and Ormond Castle in Tipperary are offering Free Irish Sign Language Tours as part of the OPW Education Programme.

These tours are carried out by one of our Tour Guides and interpreted by a qualified ISL Interpreter.

Join us in an exploration of The Main Guard and/or Ormond Castle's history and discover the power, influence and legacy of a Tipperary dynasty, The Butlers.

📍21st June 2026

The Main Guard Clonmel @ 12pm

Ormond Castle Carrick On Suir @ 3pm


What's On Clonmel Irish Deaf Society Lámh Sign Irish Deaf.com Deaf Village Ireland Irish Sign Language Interpreted Events Chime - National Charity for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People

02/05/2026

14/04/2026

10/04/2026

What a brilliant day we had at The Main Guard’s Kids Easter Arts & Crafts Workshop yesterday! 🎨🐣

A huge THANK YOU to all the wonderful children who joined us – your creativity, imagination, and colourful masterpieces truly made the day so special. From painted eggs to crafty creations, we were blown away by your talent and enthusiasm!

And of course, a big shoutout to the parents and guardians for bringing along such fantastic young artists – we hope you enjoyed it just as much.

We loved every minute and can’t wait to welcome you all back for more fun and creativity soon. Keep crafting and stay brilliant! ✂️🌈

01/04/2026

🐣🎨 Hop into Easter fun with the kids! 🌸✨
Looking for a creative way to keep little hands busy this Easter?
Join us for a FREE Kids Easter Arts & Crafts Workshop at The Main Guard! 🐰💛

🗓 Thursday 9th April
⏰ 10:00 – 12:00
📍 The Main Guard

From colourful creations to egg-citing crafts, it’s the perfect way for kids to get creative, make new friends, and celebrate the season! 🌈✂️

💥 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

To book your spot pop into The Main Guard or
📞 Call 052-6127484
📨 Email: [email protected]

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

👉 Tag a friend who should bring their little artist along!

Tipperary Arts Office Clonmelonline South Tipperary Arts Centre Clonmel Scout Group

25/03/2026

To celebrate the reopening of our seasonal heritage sites this month, tune into Lyric FM's ‘Marty in the Morning’ all this week from 7-10am, to be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize in conjunction with Cashel Palace Hotel.

One Annual Family OPW Heritage Card will be given away each day.

The overall winner will receive the OPW Heritage Card plus a midweek stay for two in the Cashel Palace Hotel, located at the foot of the iconic Rock of Cashel, with dinner in its 1 Star Michelin Restaurant, ‘The BishopsButtery’.

We’re encouraging visitors to ‘Explore the Extraordinary’ this spring and rediscover the rich and diverse cultural heritage of their local areas.

Plan your visit at heritageireland.ie.

'sButtery Tipperary Tourism Cashel Palace Hotel Rock of Cashel
📸Fáilte Ireland, Cashel Palace, RTE

27/11/2025

Seasonal tour guide positions currently open at many OPW heritage sites including The Main Guard and Ormond Castle Julie tells us about her experience of tour guiding at Ormond Castle 🙌💙💛