In Cappawhite the scenery envelops rolling lush fertile land and low scenic hills in pasture and forestry. it is situated north of Tipperary Town, west of Cashel, south of Nenagh and east of Limerick City. It can be viewed by walking, cycling or driving the Raparee Drive (56 kilometre/35 miles) which commences in Tipperary Town and passes through historical villages of Donohill, Annacarty, Dundrum, Hollyford, Cappawhite, and Toem, ending back in Tipperary Town.

The area is well known for its association with historical events down through the centuries, with its ancient pattern wells, forts, motes and antiquities, from pre-Christian and medieval times down to the present century's fight for Irish Freedom.

Irish Raparees

The woods and valleys of these Hills were roamed by Irish Outlaws who were a type of Robin Hood and were know as Raparee's. The most famous of the Raparee's was Ned of the Hills, (circa. 1670-1724) better know as Eamonn an Chnoic. In the 17th Century, Eamonn an Chnoic Iroamed the hills righting the wrongs of the under-privileged native Irish. Legend claims that his cave and burial place, is located in the hills between Hollyford and Cappawhite.

For those interesting in walking the Greenfield's Park walks are ideal for a family afternoon trip, there are plenty of local hill walks with panoramic views of seven counties, for the more enthusiastic walker.

Red Hill Walks
There are three hill walks of various lengths and features. The Red Hill walks reach the height of 1447 feet (400 metres) and have a panoramic view of several counties depending on weather. These walks are in the general region where the Raparee Ned of the Hill had his cave and burial place. O' Sullivan Bere and his followers passed through these hills in 1603 approx., on his way to Leitrim after the Battle of Kinsale in 1601. The Raparee Galloping O' Hogan lead Sarsfield's 600 horsemen safely over these hills in 1690 on his way to Ballyneety, and one can travel some of the way on the Red Hill/Lossett Walk.

Lowland Walks
The Greenfield walk goes on flatter land and goes by an ancient road in Glassdrum down to Greenfield Wood, which was once the demesne of the Purefoy family. The landlord Purefoy planted special trees and shrubs for butterflies in this 80-acre woodland park, with its beautiful walks and lakes. The two longest walks allows one to go back in time and travel over some of the "Old Church Walk" which the landlord used, to go from his residence to the local Church of Ireland in Aughacrew (now demolished)

Greenways Festival 2003

Cappawhite is talking part in the Greenways Festival in summer 2003 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the legendary 1603 march of O’Sullivan Beara from the Beara Peninsula to the Breifne area. Click here for info on the events