While this town is known mainly for its crystal, there are a number of other sites to visit. It is worth a stop on any tours of Ireland, even if you do not want crystal! The first settlers were the Danes, under the leadership of Sitric. They founded...
Most of you will recognise Waterford as the home of famous Irish Crystal. That factory is worth visiting if you are passing on any tours of Ireland. But there is much more to Waterford! It is an ancient city of Danish origin, well placed on the River Suir. It...
Waterford is most famous for its Crystal. It will be mentioned on any tours of Ireland as such. But the city has a fascinating history. It is set on the South bank of the River Suir and was founded by the Normans. Right on the quay is the ancient...
Ardmore, with its smooth beach, its colour washed cottages, and green fields, is the pleasantest of places to see on any tours of Ireland. It was once an Episcopal seat, which for centuries ranked amongst the high places of Ireland. It is said to have been founded...
This genteel riverside town is dwarfed by Lismore Castle, perched romantically above the River Blackwater. Built in 1185 but remodelled in the 19th century, the castle is the Irish seat of the Duke of Devonshire and is closed to the public. However, you can visit...
The 5th and 6th Dukes of Devonshire re-planned the town in early 19th century, and a grid layout surrounds the spacious Grattan Square. It lies at the head of fine harbour, and is the capital of the district of The Decies. It was saved from...
Ardmore, with its smooth beach, its colour-washed cottages and green fields is the pleasantest of places. It was once an Episcopal see which for centuries ranked high among the high places of Ireland. For it is said to have been founded by St. Declan who...
The seaside village of Ardmore stands on a promontory known mainly for its association with St Declan, the 5th century missionary who brought Christianity o this part of Ireland. St Declan is said to have been at sea when, in answer to prayer, a floating rock...
What is left of Dromana House is dramatically sited on a rocky escarpment overlooking the Blackwater estuary. It was built in the 17th and 18th centuries as an addition to a 15th century stronghold of the Fitzgeralds, badly damaged in the Civil War. Much of...
This lovely village has the remains of a 7th century monastic settlement founded by St. Declan. The 97ft round tower which dominates the area was one of the last to be built in Ireland. Inside , ugly carved stone heads protrude from the walls. Ardmore is...