Carrick-on-Suir and its hinterland can lay claim to being of significant importance in the cultural, musical and sporting history of Ireland, with its famous sons including the Clancy Brothers who changed the face of Irish music, Seán Kelly who is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest road racing cyclists, and Maurice Davin, one of the founders of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The traditions that they promoted continue to this day and are celebrated in the town by its sporting institutions, theatres, monuments, and festivals.