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...
This picturesque market town in the Blackwater Valley was a major ecclesiastical centre from the 7th to the 14th century. The 7th century monastery founded here by St. Carthach was renowned throughout Europe as a University. Lismore Castle was built by King John in 1185 on...
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...
Founded by the Vikings at the beginning of the 10th century. After being conquered by the Anglo-Normans the town grew into a thriving port and became famous for its loyalty to the English Crown. Its world famous crystal industry was founded in the 18th century...
The village of Ardmore , southwest of Dungarvan , is steeped in history and full of character and worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The 5th century saw the arrival here of St Declan , at least 30 years before St Patrick arrived in...
Waterford is a maritime county in the province of Munster. Covering 716 square miles , Waterford has a population of over 110,000. The county is bounded on the north by the River Suir, on the east by Waterford Harbour, and on the south by the Celtic Sea. ...