Attractions in the area, which are ideal of a day trip with none more than a 2 hour drive from MILLBANK  

With its stalactites, stalagmites, relics of bears, and a waterfall, the superb Aillwee Cave has become one of Irelands leading attractions and is an essential part of any tour to the Burren.

The Hunt Collection is an internationally important collection of original works of art and antiquities. It is a personal one, formed by a couple who judged each piece that they collected according to the standard of its design, craftsmanship and artistic merit. These criteria they applied to objects of all ages - from the Neolithic to the twentieth century.

The Rock of Cashel is one of the most spectacular archeological sites in Ireland. It sits on the outskirts of Cashel on a large mound of limestone bristling with ancient fortifications. Mighty stone walls encircle a complete round tower, a roofless abbey, a 12^th century Romanesque chapel, and numerous other buildings and high crosses. The Rock of Cashel is composed four structures which are the Hall of the Vicars Choral, the cathedral, the round tower, and Cormac's Chapel. Hore Abbey is about one kilometer north at the base of the rock.

Murroe, a small village in Co Limerick is three miles from the Clare Glens. It is also the location of Glenstal Abbey. The Abbey now occupied by the Benedictine Order who run a secondary school. Was originally built in the 1830’s as a residence for the Barrington Family. The building was constructed to resemble a 12^th Century Castle through a Windsor Style Tower and a Norman Gate. Additionally, the lands immediately around the residence were transformed through the planting of trees, shrubs and the construction of artificial lakes

The Clare Glens forms the boundary between Co. Tipperary and Co Limerick. The Glens through which the Clare River flows is a gorge, which provides excellent walks and scenic views from all sides. There are many waterfalls the Glens are heavily wooded and a nature trail has been mapped in a looped course format, which opens up all areas of the Glens to the visitor.

Holycross abbey is one of the countries most important ecclesiastical centres. The Abbey , which houses two actual relics of the true cross. Architecturally the groined ceiling, lofty arches east and west windows and elaborate stone work including the sedilia worth viewing. Apart from the views indoors, there are a full range of visitor services including gardens picnic areas, map board, information point, shop and audio-visual presentation.

 The lake is a natural mixed fishery offering superb angling, primarily for pike and coarse fish, but with a modest stock of wild brown trout which are most popularly, fished during the Mayfly season. The lake is rated one of the top waters for record weight pike and the best time to fish for them is Spring. The European Pike Angling Challenge is an annual event on Lough Derg and it is normally fished during the third week in September.

Originally one of the castles of the great O’Carroll   clan. Birr Castle has been the seat of the Earls of Rosse for over 350 years. It   remains  a family home but is only open to the public on special occasions .However, the surrounding demesne is open throughout the year. Laid out around a lake and along the banks of two adjacent rivers. Birr Castle  Demesne is one of the finest and most beautiful ornamental gardens in Ireland and Europe.