Abbey Court Hotel & Leisure Centre - Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Overview
The Abbey Court Hotel and Leisure Centre is located in the historic market town of Nenagh, just off the M7 Dublin to Limerick motorway, with Dublin 90 minutes away and Limerick a quick 30-minute drive. It is a privately owned hotel nestled in Nenagh, sitting just a short 5-minute drive from Lough Derg. The hotel serves as a practical and well-equipped base for exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, with the Shannon corridor, Lough Derg villages, and North Tipperary's countryside all within easy reach.
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What You'll See
On site, the hotel offers 82 bedrooms and luxurious 3-bedroom deluxe lodges, along with the Trinity Leisure Club, Butlers Bar and Eatery, a Coffee Dock, outdoor dining patio, hair studio, and 300 free parking spaces. The Trinity Leisure Club includes a 20-metre pool, kids' pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool, and a large gym. The Treatment Rooms by Ciara Kennedy offer spa treatments on site.
Visitor Essentials
Hotel guests receive complimentary access to the Trinity Leisure Club for the duration of their stay. Pool and gym sessions do not need to be pre-booked, though groups of 8 or more are asked to stagger entry. Swim hats are required and available at the leisure desk for €3. Towel rental is available for €2, or bring your own. The leisure club is open Monday to Friday 6:30am to 9:45pm, Saturday 8am to 8:30pm, and Sunday and bank holidays 8am to 6:30pm. Children have access until 7pm Monday to Saturday and 6:30pm on Sundays. The sauna, steam room, and spa pool are restricted to guests aged 17 and older. Room rates vary by type - confirm current pricing via the official site.
Tips
While in Nenagh, the 13th-century Nenagh Castle, the Heritage Centre, and the local Saturday country market are all worth a look in town. A few minutes from the hotel, Lough Derg offers boating, cruising, sailing, fishing, and outdoor adventure options. Terryglass, one of the Lough's most scenic villages with two well-regarded pubs and a harbour, is about 15 minutes by car. The hotel sits just off Junction 24 on the M7, making it an efficient overnight stop on a Dublin to Limerick or Shannon Airport run.
