Guidebook for Dungarvan
Arts & Culture
House of Waterford Crystal
28 The MallWaterford Treasures Medieval Museum
Cathedral SquareExcellent monthly art exhibitions by locally and nationally renowned artists
The Old Market House Arts Centre
Lower Main StExcellent monthly art exhibitions by locally and nationally renowned artists
Joan Clancy Gallery is Co. Waterford's unique Gaeltacht Gallery, and exhibits the best in Irish painting from new and emerging and also Ireland's leading established artists. Located 10k from the thriving market town of Dungarvan, Joan Clancy Gallery enjoys uninterrupted views of the County Waterford coastline, against the backdrop of the Comeraghs and Knockmealdowns.
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Joan Clancy Art Gallery
Joan Clancy Gallery is Co. Waterford's unique Gaeltacht Gallery, and exhibits the best in Irish painting from new and emerging and also Ireland's leading established artists. Located 10k from the thriving market town of Dungarvan, Joan Clancy Gallery enjoys uninterrupted views of the County Waterford coastline, against the backdrop of the Comeraghs and Knockmealdowns.
Waterford County Museum
Saint Augustine StreetWorth a visit! And it's free!
Dungarvan Castle
Castle StreetWorth a visit ! And it's free!
Drinks & Nightlife
Merrys Bar & Restaurant
Great bar, great music, great atmosphere!
One of the best traditional Irish pubs in the country, listed in the TOP 10 in Ireland!
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The Local
11 Grattan SquareOne of the best traditional Irish pubs in the country, listed in the TOP 10 in Ireland!
It doesn't get any more 'local' than The Enterprise!
Beautiful bar, fab beer garden, right in the centre of Dungarvan! Check it out!
The Enterprise Bar
26 Grattan SquareIt doesn't get any more 'local' than The Enterprise!
Beautiful bar, fab beer garden, right in the centre of Dungarvan! Check it out!
Parks & Nature
A 'Must See'
King John built the castle in 1185.
In 1589 the castle was occupied by the explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh who sold it in 1602 to Richard Boyle after his imprisonment for high treason.
His son, Robert become known as the Father of Modern Chemistry.
In 1753 the castle passed through marriage to the 4th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish, who was later to become the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Ireland.
Adele Astaire; Fred Astaire's sister, lived in the castle with her husband the 9th Duke and used the castle until just before her death in 1981. Today's family only live in the castle for a short period each year, their main residence being Chatsworth House.
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Lismore Castle(Caisleán an Leasa Mhóir)
A 'Must See'
King John built the castle in 1185.
In 1589 the castle was occupied by the explorer, Sir Walter Raleigh who sold it in 1602 to Richard Boyle after his imprisonment for high treason.
His son, Robert become known as the Father of Modern Chemistry.
In 1753 the castle passed through marriage to the 4th Duke of Devonshire, William Cavendish, who was later to become the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Ireland.
Adele Astaire; Fred Astaire's sister, lived in the castle with her husband the 9th Duke and used the castle until just before her death in 1981. Today's family only live in the castle for a short period each year, their main residence being Chatsworth House.
One of the best beaches in Ireland.
Great entertainment for children and big children- amusements, carnival in the summertime and slot-machines all year round
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Tramore
One of the best beaches in Ireland.
Great entertainment for children and big children- amusements, carnival in the summertime and slot-machines all year round
From Cappoquin take the R669 eastwards. At the junction where there is a statue between the two roads, veer right. Cross a bridge and turn immediately left into a car park beside the river. Take the forestry track upstream from the car park. This track takes you up the steep side of Glenshelane through a forest which has a mixture of Oak, Beech, and lots of scrub. Do not take the footbridge you meet as the best is yet to come!
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Glenshelane
From Cappoquin take the R669 eastwards. At the junction where there is a statue between the two roads, veer right. Cross a bridge and turn immediately left into a car park beside the river. Take the forestry track upstream from the car park. This track takes you up the steep side of Glenshelane through a forest which has a mixture of Oak, Beech, and lots of scrub. Do not take the footbridge you meet as the best is yet to come!
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Fabulous peninsula beach in the Gaelteacht area, An Rinn,
Waterford almost all the way back to Dungarvan town. Great bird watching opportunities abound.
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Cunnigar
Fabulous peninsula beach in the Gaelteacht area, An Rinn,
Waterford almost all the way back to Dungarvan town. Great bird watching opportunities abound.
Beautiful wood with looped walks, start at the wooden bridge in Colligan:
Inchidrisla Trail in Colligan Wood, County Waterford is located on the Clonmel road from Dungarvan in a vibrant valley sheltering the salmon-spawning River Colligan. The Inchidrisla Loop here is eminently suitable for families - it leaves from the wooden bridge, following the left bank of the river before swinging uphill through the beautiful Inchidrisla Wood, and eventually looping back to the picnic area.
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/colligan-wood-inchidrisla-loop/80891
Colliganwood
Beautiful wood with looped walks, start at the wooden bridge in Colligan:
Inchidrisla Trail in Colligan Wood, County Waterford is located on the Clonmel road from Dungarvan in a vibrant valley sheltering the salmon-spawning River Colligan. The Inchidrisla Loop here is eminently suitable for families - it leaves from the wooden bridge, following the left bank of the river before swinging uphill through the beautiful Inchidrisla Wood, and eventually looping back to the picnic area.
http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/colligan-wood-inchidrisla-loop/80891
The Cliff Walk in Ardmore- This 50 minute walk takes you around Ardmore Head and Ram’s Head, passing the Sampson wreck and Father O’Donnell’s Well, then by the Round Tower, and back through the picturesque Ardmore village
Ardmore Lodge
Cliff RoadThe Cliff Walk in Ardmore- This 50 minute walk takes you around Ardmore Head and Ram’s Head, passing the Sampson wreck and Father O’Donnell’s Well, then by the Round Tower, and back through the picturesque Ardmore village
A visit to Curraghmore House and Gardens is highly recommended!
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Curraghmore House
A visit to Curraghmore House and Gardens is highly recommended!
A visit here in May or June is a 'Must' to see the rhododendrons growing wild in the Knockmealdown Mountains!
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The Vee
A visit here in May or June is a 'Must' to see the rhododendrons growing wild in the Knockmealdown Mountains!
Sightseeing
Local lore suggests that the grand entrance lodges were built as a prelude to an extravagant mansion that Keily-Ussher intended to build but never did as he ultimately ran out of funds due of their construction, and that his building pursuits were spurred on by his jealous wife who was envious of her sister in-law who lived at the stately Strancally Castle
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Ballysaggartmore Towers
Local lore suggests that the grand entrance lodges were built as a prelude to an extravagant mansion that Keily-Ussher intended to build but never did as he ultimately ran out of funds due of their construction, and that his building pursuits were spurred on by his jealous wife who was envious of her sister in-law who lived at the stately Strancally Castle
Ardmore
The Cliff Walk is a 'MUST DO'
Visitor Centre is closed in the winter season, but the Copper Coast Drive is very spectacular, esp from Stradbally to Bunmahon
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The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
Visitor Centre is closed in the winter season, but the Copper Coast Drive is very spectacular, esp from Stradbally to Bunmahon
Mahon-watervallen
Fab Scenery
Find Trá na mBó, ( The Beach of the cows) just at the Dungarvan side of Bunmahon Beach- A hidden GEM!!!!
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Bunmahon Beach
Find Trá na mBó, ( The Beach of the cows) just at the Dungarvan side of Bunmahon Beach- A hidden GEM!!!!
Great fishing pier and part of the Gaeltacht. Lots of beauty and character and fab scenery. Look for the Cunnigar on the way. Worth the trip!!
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Helvick Head
Great fishing pier and part of the Gaeltacht. Lots of beauty and character and fab scenery. Look for the Cunnigar on the way. Worth the trip!!
The monastry was founded on 30 May 1 at Scrahan, Cappoquin, by a colony of Irish and English monks, expelled from the abbey of Melleray after the French Revolution of 1830, and who had come to Ireland under the leadership of Fr. Vincent de Paul Ryan. It was called Mount Melleray in memory of the motherhouse. On the feast of St. Bernard, 1833, the foundation stone of the new monastery was blessed by the Most Rev. Wm. Abraham, bishop of Waterford and Lismore.
Visit the Heritage Centre, tearooms, bookshop, and the chapel in this beautiful, peaceful and scenic monastery.
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Mount Melleray Abbey
The monastry was founded on 30 May 1 at Scrahan, Cappoquin, by a colony of Irish and English monks, expelled from the abbey of Melleray after the French Revolution of 1830, and who had come to Ireland under the leadership of Fr. Vincent de Paul Ryan. It was called Mount Melleray in memory of the motherhouse. On the feast of St. Bernard, 1833, the foundation stone of the new monastery was blessed by the Most Rev. Wm. Abraham, bishop of Waterford and Lismore.
Visit the Heritage Centre, tearooms, bookshop, and the chapel in this beautiful, peaceful and scenic monastery.
Experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from a period carriage as you take in the panoramic views of the river, rolling farmland and mountains. The track runs mostly along the picturesque banks of the River Suir offering views of the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens and the recently discovered site of a Viking settlement at Woodstown. This is an area rich in history and only accessible by train.
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Parkeerplaats van de Waterford Suir Valley Railway
Experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from a period carriage as you take in the panoramic views of the river, rolling farmland and mountains. The track runs mostly along the picturesque banks of the River Suir offering views of the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens and the recently discovered site of a Viking settlement at Woodstown. This is an area rich in history and only accessible by train.
Discover Ireland's Ancient East- Waterford City's Reginald's Tower in the Viking Triangle
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The Viking Triangle
Discover Ireland's Ancient East- Waterford City's Reginald's Tower in the Viking Triangle
Operating from three key locations in Waterford, Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan, they have a wide selection of bikes available for all your needs, offering a free, reliable shuttle bus service to all of their hires, enabling you to cycle as little or long as you like along the Greenway!
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Dungarvan Greenway Bike Hire
14 Sexton StOperating from three key locations in Waterford, Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan, they have a wide selection of bikes available for all your needs, offering a free, reliable shuttle bus service to all of their hires, enabling you to cycle as little or long as you like along the Greenway!
Shopping
The Beach House Gallery
65 O'Connell StFabulous range of quality gifts, handcrafted locally and nationally
Award winning - best in Ireland craft shop- Fab selection of crafts, beautiful shop!
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Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Cliff RoadAward winning - best in Ireland craft shop- Fab selection of crafts, beautiful shop!
Dungarvan Shopping Centre
Great Shoppng Centre, alltheessentials and lots more besides!!!!
Essentials
SuperValu Dungarvan - Garvey's
The QuayGreat selection, great quality, great prices!
ALDI
Davis StreetGood old Aldi!
Entertainment & Activities
Great cinema, great selection of films.
Clean, extremely comfortable.
Also selection of Live HD performances from around the world.
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Movies @ Dungarvan
High StreetGreat cinema, great selection of films.
Clean, extremely comfortable.
Also selection of Live HD performances from around the world.
The facility houses specialised custom seaweed baths to utilise the regenerative properties of the local seaweed only found in unique areas of the Irish coast, a rehabilitation gym, qualified physiotherapists, treatment rooms and stunning local scenery. A seaweed bath is an invigorating experience. Sólás Na Mara seaweed bathhouse is a new and modern facility expertly designed to ensure a relaxing and invigorating experience. The baths are in the style of beautiful victorian tubs and are entirely fitted to allow people of all abilities to enjoy the experience. Their seaweed is collected locally, and is gently steam treated and prepared in-house to ensure complete hygiene
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Sólás Na Mara
The facility houses specialised custom seaweed baths to utilise the regenerative properties of the local seaweed only found in unique areas of the Irish coast, a rehabilitation gym, qualified physiotherapists, treatment rooms and stunning local scenery. A seaweed bath is an invigorating experience. Sólás Na Mara seaweed bathhouse is a new and modern facility expertly designed to ensure a relaxing and invigorating experience. The baths are in the style of beautiful victorian tubs and are entirely fitted to allow people of all abilities to enjoy the experience. Their seaweed is collected locally, and is gently steam treated and prepared in-house to ensure complete hygiene