Thomastown

Thomastown is a destination in Leinster, Ireland. Thomastown is a town/place in Leinster, Leinster, Ireland. This charming locale offers visitors a genuine glimpse into Irish life, with its own unique character and attractions. Whether you are passing through or planning a longer stay, Thomastown provides an authentic experience of Irish hospitality and culture.

By Car

The most practical way to reach Thomastown is by car. Leinster has Ireland's best road network, with motorways connecting all major towns to Dublin. The M50 ring road encircles Dublin, while the M1 serves the northeast (Dundalk, Drogheda), the M4/M6 serves the midlands (Mullingar, Athlone), the M7/M8 serves the south and southwest (Kilkenny, Carlow, Portlaoise), and the M11/N11 serves the east coast (Bray, Wicklow, Wexford).

By Train

Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) operates frequent services from Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston stations to all major Leinster towns. The DART commuter line serves coastal suburbs from Howth to Greystones, and commuter rail extends to towns like Dundalk, Drogheda, Mullingar, Athlone, Portlaoise, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Gorey.

By Bus

Bus Éireann and private operators like Dublin Express, Aircoach, and Citylink provide extensive intercity and regional bus services. Bus connections are often more frequent and cheaper than rail, though journey times can be longer.

By Air

Dublin Airport (DUB) is Ireland's largest and busiest airport, with flights to over 200 destinations worldwide. It is located about 10 km north of Dublin city centre and is accessible by bus, taxi, and the Dublin Bus Airlink service.

Thomastown is compact enough to explore on foot. For exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions, a car or bicycle is recommended. Leinster has a well-developed network of regional roads, and the flat terrain of much of the province makes it ideal for cycling. Local bus services operate in most towns, though schedules can be limited on Sundays.

Town centre follows the pattern of its medieval walls, with a clockwise one-way street system. The only remnant of those defences is by the river bridge. Thomastown Church on Pipe St stands by the ruins of the 13th-century church of St Mary.

Grennan Castle is a picturesque ruin by the river. It was built in the 13th century by Thomas FitzAnthony; he gave the name Thomastown to the village formerly called Grennan but this area south of the river retained the earlier name. The castle was abandoned after a siege by Cromwell but left intact, until the 1800s when it was raided for building masonry. Cattle wander in and out to admire the architecture, mind where you tread.

Thomple Church by the castle is the overgrown ruin of a Norman church and graveyard, part of the Priory of Inistioge.

Jerpoint Abbey ,

Jockeyhall R95 P523

( 2.5 km southwest of Thomastown on R448 ),

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+353 56 772 4623 .

Mar-Nov daily 10AM-5PM .

Extensive ruin of a Cistercian monastery, founded 1180 (probably over an earlier Benedictine abbey) and dissolved in 1541. There's an impressive cloister arcade, tower, tombs and carvings, and the abbey remained an upmarket burial ground after the Dissoluti

Mount Juliet Golf Course is a championship parkland course at the hotel, see below. White tees 6926 yards, par 72.

Mount Juliet Equestrian Centre at the hotel is open daily for lessons, trekking and cross country rides.

Mountain View ,

Kiltorcan, Ballyhale R95 NH31

( 15 km south of Thomastown on R448 ),

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+353 85 716 4166 ,

[email protected] .

It used to be a golf club, but it's nowadays an event space for weddings and the like.   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Green Spice ,

Low Street R95 WK2T ,

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+353 56 775 54456 .

W-M 5-10PM .

Decent Indian food.   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Bláth Cafe on Market St is open W-Su 9:30AM-4:30PM.

Blackberry Cafe on Market St is open M-Sa 9:30AM-4:30PM.

Unwind Coffee on Market St is open Tu-F 8AM-4PM, Sa-M 9:30AM-3PM.

Lekker Food Collection on Pipe St is open Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM, Su 10:30AM-3PM.

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( formerly Barrows Keep ),

Station Rd R95 EH33 ,

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+353 83 164 1967 .

Th F 5-8PM, Sa Su 1-3PM, 5-8PM .

Cheerful place for tapas.   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Mount Juliet (below) has two quality restaurants.

Carroll’s Bar ,

Logan's Street R95 FK66 ,

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+353 56 779 3651 .

M Th F 4-11:30PM, Sa Su 2-11PM .

Lively trad pub with beer garden and live music. No food but you can fetch from the pizza takeaway.   ( updated Apr 2026 )

The Jerpoint on Market St is open M-Sa 10:30AM-12:30AM, Su noon-11PM.

Nore Valley Park is the nearest camping and caravan site, 6 km north near Bennettsbridge: see Kilkenny .

Tower House ,

Low St R95 HE08 ,

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+353 56 772 4500 .

Comfy welcoming B&B in historic building in town centre.

B&B double €150 .   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Mount Juliet ,

Walton's Grove, Thomastown R95 E096 ,

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+353 56 777 3000 .

Upscale resort hotel in Georgian mansion, gets great reviews for comfort, service and dining. The main Manor House has 32 bedrooms; Hunter's Yard outbuildings are cheaper. With spa and pool, golf courses, fishing and horse-riding.

B&B double €350 .   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Oldtown Farmhouse ,

Oldtown, Stoneyford R95 K535 ,

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+353 56 772 8224 .

Welcoming B&B with four ensuite rooms open April-Oct.

B&B double €140 .   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Woodstock Arms ,

Inistioge R95 AX61 ,

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+353 56 775 8440 .

Charming pub B&B in Inistioge village.

B&B double €150 .   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Connect

As of April 2026, Thomastown and its approach roads have 5G from all Irish carriers.

Centra is a convenience store on Lady's Well St, open daily 7AM-10PM.

Supervalu is north along Dublin Rd, open M-Sa 7:30AM-10PM, Su 9AM-9PM.

Lidl further along that road is open M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 9AM-9PM.

Brid Lyons Ceramics ,

Low Street R95 AT1K ,

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+353 87 257 0735 .

Tu-Sa 10:30AM-5:30PM .

Pottery studio making contemporary original designs.   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Jerpoint Glass Studio ,

Stoneyford R95 WN67

( opposite entrance to Mount Juliet ),

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+353 56 772 4350 .

M-Sa 10AM-5PM .

A family run glass studio.   ( updated Apr 2026 )

Kilkenny is an attractive small medieval city.

New Ross has the Kennedy ancestral homestead and JFK Arboretum.

Waterford has a great Viking, medieval and Georgian heritage.

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