Mitchelstown Cave
Activities
Sight-seeing & attractions
Galtees
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Contact:
John English
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Address:
Mitchelstown Cave , Burncourt , Tipperary
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Mitchelstown Cave is one of the largest and most complex cave systems in Ireland.
The spectacular site was discovered in 1833 by Michael Condon, who was quarrying limestone when he accidentally dropped his crowbar into a crevice. He stooped down to pull out a few boulders to retrieve the bar, next minute he found himself looking down into a vast series of underground chambers, passages and caverns.
On the guided tour you will follow ancient passageways and visit massive caverns in which you are surrounded by indescribable dripstone formations, stalactites, stalagmites and huge calcite columns. Tours are conducted through one kilometer of well lit passageways. The temperature may surprise you as it is constant at 12 degrees Celsius making it seem warm in winter and cooler in the summer months!
Bring a picnic along and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views across Galtee mountains before you descend. The perfect day out for families, coach tours, and school trips.
