• Irish Grid IS03261 67950
• Sat Nav N.52.76295 W7.95245
• ( PRINT OFF MY DIRECTIONS and my MAP please )
• Please dont go to Tipperary Town to get to us , as we are the other side of 'Tipperary County.'
• Borrisoleigh is on the R498 between THURLES and Nenagh
• We're 1.5 Km from the village of Borrisleigh, just off the Borrisoleigh-Templemore Road. (R501)
• Go out of Borrisoleigh on the Templemore Road (R501)for approx one mile.
• Turn left at the first intersection, L3216 ,then immediate left again. Go over that narrow road until you come to the first lane, (you'll see a newly built bungalow on your right , with 4 Roof Skylight Windows .
• Turn up this lane and go up to the top.
• You are there. Failte Romhat.(welcome)
• The hostel is also within driving distance of Cork, Rosslare & Dun Laoghaire car ferries. Dublin, Cork, Shannon, and Waterford Airports are all a couple of hours drive away.
• From Cork ; Take the Main Dublin Rd , N8 as far as Horse and Jockey , which is just beyond Cashel .( You can stay on the main road , ie . take the by-pass etc)
• Take the road from the Horse 'n' jockey to Thurles !
• Take the 'R498 'road from Thurles towards Nenagh /Borrisoleigh .
• Borrisoleigh is on the main road between Thurles and Nenagh .
• When you arrive in Borrisoleigh ; take 1st right for Templemore .R501
• Go out for c.1 km , past Gleeson Factory ; take 1st left at post n rail fencing .L3216, Then IMMEDIATE left again .
• Go over 100 yds as far as bungalow with 4 skylights in roof . You should also see Blue Star sign .
• Turn up lane beside bungalow . Go to very top ------------Welcome !
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• From Dublin---------take Southbound Motorway M7 which turns into N7 which you follow all the way as far as Roscrea ! ( No need to go into Roscrea ) Near Roscrea take a turn off to the left for Thurles ! This road will bring you into Templemore ! ( DO NOT follow the road into Thurles ) Go Straight through Templemore and follow the R501road , u will pass the Red Flag Furniture on your right hand side . You will also pass O'Mahony Print on the Right . About 5 miles from Templemore , you will come to an intersection L3216, with timber Post & Rail fencing . Take a right there and then immediate left for ' Currabaha ' . I am the very 1st laneway on the right . You will see a newly built bungalow with 4 Skylights on the roof beside the lane. You should also see Blue Star sign .
• Turn up lane beside bungalow . I am at the top ! Welcome .
• Any problem , ask anybody . People love giving directions .
• From Rosslare ---take the N25 to Waterford . Then take the N24 to Clonmel . Take the N8 through Cashel and on towards the village of 'Horse 'n' Jockey ' where you branch off forThurles .
• Take the R498 from Thurles towards Nenagh . You will reach Borrisoleigh after 8 miles. Then turn out the Templemore Road ,the R501 as far as the very first intersection on your left . L3216 ,Take this left AND an Immediate left again as far as the 1st laneway to your right .(up by the bungalow with 4 skylights in roof. Go up to the top of this laneway . Welcome , you have arrived .
• From Shannon--(and Limerick)Take the N19 and N18 from Shannon towards Limerick . Then , take the N7 Dublin Road , as far as Nenagh . Then take the Thurles Rd ( R498) as far as Borrisoleigh . Turn out the Templemore rd (R501) , then take the 1st intersection to your left , L3216. Then IMMEDIATE left again. Go over the road for about 200mtrs . You will see a new Bungalow with 4 Roof windows ! THIS IS THE HOSTEL ! You are Welcome , or Turn up the road beside it . Go right up to the top . Welcome , you have arrived at my farmstead and home .
• If you have any problem getting from the local rail or bus station , just let me know and I will collect you and your luggage.