A Tipperary village is included in a top ten list of Irish Villages compiled by the Guardian newspaper.
Garrykennedy on Lough Derg is included on a list of the most charming villages. The village has a population of 215 residents and is praised for its blend of water and land-based activities. A huge volume of leisure boats visits the village bringing visitors to enjoy the local woodlands and hiking trails. The Shannon River is the longest river in the British Isles and attracts thousands of visitors to the Garrykennedy Marina. Larkins bar in the village is praised for its thatched premises offering great food and local craft beers.
