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What previous salon participants have said..
“A a balm for our times”
“Clare’s salons are a true delight that leave your spirit nourished, hungry and alive.”
“The Salon is a welcoming, inquiring and reflective space, where you can take a pause from the world and drop into the felt experience of poetry.”
More Information
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Clare Mulvany is a writer, educator and creative mentor whose celebrated Poetry Salons explore the transformative power of creativity through the rhythms of the Celtic seasons. Find out more at claremulvany.ie and on her Substack community, The Wild Edge.
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Knockelly Castle is a family owned 15th-century tower house, bawn and farmstead nestled in the South Tipperary countryside. A place that has quietly witnessed 550 years of Irish life and is layered with local folklore and charming love stories, it is one of those rare places where history feels genuinely present. On the longest day of the year, with the light lingering late over the fields, it is particularly magical.
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A notebook and pen, warm clothes, sturdy footwear and a blanket.
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Our address is Knockelly Castle, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. The Eircode is E91 ND29. Find us on Google Maps. There is plenty of parking on site. We are approximately 15 minutes from both Clonmel and Cashel, 35 minutes from both Cahir and Kilkenny.
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Knockelly is an active conservation site and we are working to improve accessibility with every phase of works. We do not yet have a wheelchair accessible toilet on site. If you have specific requirements, please get in touch before booking and we will do our best to help. Full accessibility information
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We'd encourage you to make a night of it. Here are some options to suit different needs and group sizes.
For individuals and couples
The Old Stables at Edmond's Castle is a beautifully appointed private guest suite tucked beside Fethard's ancient town wall, sleeping up to three. Rated 5.0 by 47 guests and in the top 1% of Airbnb homes, a very special little place. Airbnb
Cozie B&B is a friendly, well-regarded guesthouse run by Willie and Theresa O'Donnell in Fethard town. coziebandb.ie
Noan Country House B&B in Ballinure is a beautifully restored Georgian residence about 15 minutes from Knockelly, warmly run and highly rated. noanhouse.ie
For groups
Peppardstown House is the nearest accommodation to Knockelly, just down the road with sweeping views of Knockelly and across Tipperary. A beautiful 18th-century family-run country house offering self-catering accommodation sleeping six to seven, it is ideal for a group travelling together. peppardstownhouse.ie
The Townhouse Fethard is a lovingly restored four-bedroom period townhouse in the heart of medieval Fethard, sleeping up to six. Airbnb
Hotels
The Horse and Jockey Hotel is a well-loved four-star family-run hotel in the heart of Co. Tipperary, about 30 minutes away, with a spa, pool, and excellent food. horseandjockeyhotel.com
In Cashel, about 15 minutes away, the Cashel Palace Hotel and Baileys Hotel are both excellent options. In Clonmel, also around 15 minutes, the Minella Hotel and Raheen House Hotel are well worth considering.
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A homemade seasonal vegetarian dinner is included in your ticket. Please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies upon booking.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch at hello@knockellycastle.eco or call Sybil on 087 7672656.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Knockelly for the Poetry Salon
Many thanks, Sybil and Jeremy Emmet-Booth