Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary is the capital of Lower Ormond, strategically situated on the N52/65 between Nenagh and Portumna and the N52 between Nenagh and Birr, close to the great national amenity of Lough Derg only 8 miles to the west.
The town originated in 1661 and was laid out by Cromwellian captain names Spopford. The land area is flat generally, 60ft above sea level, and is predominately use for agricultural purposes (over 22,000 hectares).
It can boast of B&B’s, self catering, pubs, restaurants and a hotel. There are some English language schools and en equestrian centre in the area also boat hire, fishing, cycling and horse riding facilities are available, golf courses, pitch and putt and walking trails are all within 30 mins, drive of Borrisokane.
Hospitality and friendliness can be found wherever you go in Borrisokane, and that says a lot for the local inhabitants.
Borrisokane and District Vintage club Fun day
Borrisokane and District Vintage Club are holding their 4th Annual Threshing, Fun Day and Vintage Display in Borrisokane on Sunday, September 12th. The entertainment for the day will include some of
your favourites from last year. There will also be a display of vintage tractors, cars and all sorts of bits and pieces for all the vintage enthusiasts, along with a demonstration of the Threshing Machine.
This event has been hugely successful over the past three years and is proving to be great family day out. More details next week. The organising committee meet on Tuesday night in the Snooker Hall, Borrisokane at 9 p.m. and anybody interested in helping out on the
day are invited to come along.
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