Woodstown and beyond
Bike hire for the Greenway
Waterford Greenway Bike Hire, Hanover Street
Hanover StreetPick up a bike in the centre of Waterford City.
This is the halfway point along the Greenway (46kms total) between Waterford City and Dungarvan. It's a nice spot to hire bikes or grab a snack.
The 23 kms to Dungarvan is a good enough length ride without being overly strenuous and by far the best scenery. Relax in Dungarvan over lunch before heading back.
This company also have bike hire in Waterford and Dungarvan.
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Waterford Greenway Bike Hire Union Workhouse Kilmacthomas
This is the halfway point along the Greenway (46kms total) between Waterford City and Dungarvan. It's a nice spot to hire bikes or grab a snack.
The 23 kms to Dungarvan is a good enough length ride without being overly strenuous and by far the best scenery. Relax in Dungarvan over lunch before heading back.
This company also have bike hire in Waterford and Dungarvan.
Sightseeing
Take the 10 minute ferry over to County Wexford. No need to book, it runs back and forth all day.
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Passage East Ferry station
Take the 10 minute ferry over to County Wexford. No need to book, it runs back and forth all day.
Not only for mass. This church looks down on Dunmore East and has phenomenal views over the Hook Peninsula to the Salty Islands.
Parish of Killea
Not only for mass. This church looks down on Dunmore East and has phenomenal views over the Hook Peninsula to the Salty Islands.
A lovely section of Waterford City and interesting to see.
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The Viking Triangle
A lovely section of Waterford City and interesting to see.
Beautiful spot just over the ferry in County Wexford and so dramatic on a windy day. The tour of the lighthouse is interesting or just sit and soak up the view.
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I-Hook Lighthouse
Beautiful spot just over the ferry in County Wexford and so dramatic on a windy day. The tour of the lighthouse is interesting or just sit and soak up the view.
An hour's drive and well worth a visit here to see the castle and town.
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Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeAn hour's drive and well worth a visit here to see the castle and town.
Activities
Just great. Head along to Portally Cove (take a swim) and beyond to Ballymacaw for a longer walk.
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Dunmore East Cliff Walk
Just great. Head along to Portally Cove (take a swim) and beyond to Ballymacaw for a longer walk.
Water and land based activities mainly for children but do run adult sailing lessons.
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Dunmore Adventure
Water and land based activities mainly for children but do run adult sailing lessons.
For lessons or arrange ahead of your visit to crew for the day. It's based in nearby Dunmore East.
Waterford Harbour Sailing Club
For lessons or arrange ahead of your visit to crew for the day. It's based in nearby Dunmore East.
Not just theatre, comedians too. Inside it's a beautiful old traditional theatre. it opened in 1785.
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Theatre Royal
Not just theatre, comedians too. Inside it's a beautiful old traditional theatre. it opened in 1785.
It's a 3D virtual reality adventure in the Viking Triangle, Waterford City. Only about 30 minutes long but interesting for families.
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King of the Vikings
10 Bailey's New StIt's a 3D virtual reality adventure in the Viking Triangle, Waterford City. Only about 30 minutes long but interesting for families.
As you're in town pop into the beautiful showroom or take a tour.
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Indlu yeWaterford Crystal
28 The MallAs you're in town pop into the beautiful showroom or take a tour.
Huge sandy beach. Walk along to the super tall sand dunes.
Btw Tramore translates from the Irish language as Big Beach.
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I-Tramore Beach
Huge sandy beach. Walk along to the super tall sand dunes.
Btw Tramore translates from the Irish language as Big Beach.
Tramore Surf Shop
Old Crobally RoadHire equipment here and surf away
Just fantastic. River or sea sessions. Try the sea where you paddle to remote coves and caves.
Pure Adventure
The QuayJust fantastic. River or sea sessions. Try the sea where you paddle to remote coves and caves.
The Doneraile Walk
Doneraile WalkA wonderful view of Tramore bay
Take a 1 hour trek or longer. Riders say it's the best one locally.
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Lake Tour Stables
Take a 1 hour trek or longer. Riders say it's the best one locally.
They run "medieval mile"walking tours of kilkenny.
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St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
They run "medieval mile"walking tours of kilkenny.
Shows arthouse films on Tuesdays otherwise operates as a theatre.
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Garter Lane Arts Centre
22a O'Connell StShows arthouse films on Tuesdays otherwise operates as a theatre.
if you're here between April to end July/mid August and love the sea and outdoors take the Saltee ferry over from Kilmore Quay in Wexford. The Atlantic puffin nests here. It's a rugged terrain so bring good shoes and a picnic.
Saltee Islands, Ireland
if you're here between April to end July/mid August and love the sea and outdoors take the Saltee ferry over from Kilmore Quay in Wexford. The Atlantic puffin nests here. It's a rugged terrain so bring good shoes and a picnic.
Bars and places to eat
Located at the far end of Woodstown beach. Serves food as well but not great quality just handy for a stroll and drink.
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Saratoga Bar and Restaurant
Located at the far end of Woodstown beach. Serves food as well but not great quality just handy for a stroll and drink.
Very nice pub right at the water's edge in Dunmore. Besides bar food there's a snazzy restaurant with phenomenal views. Request a table looking out towards the Hook.
They also run The Cliff which is 2 doors along. this serves breakfast/bistro food and Thai most evenings.
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The Strand Inn
Lower VillageVery nice pub right at the water's edge in Dunmore. Besides bar food there's a snazzy restaurant with phenomenal views. Request a table looking out towards the Hook.
They also run The Cliff which is 2 doors along. this serves breakfast/bistro food and Thai most evenings.
Another place to eat near the water in Dunmore East.
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The Spinnaker Bar & Restaurant
Another place to eat near the water in Dunmore East.
O'Sheas Fish And Chips
Good fish and chips in Dunmore East
Probably the best place in town.
Ask for a table downstairs in the old wine vault.
Everett's Restaurant
22 High StProbably the best place in town.
Ask for a table downstairs in the old wine vault.
This bar is untouched, no rehab here just a beautiful little bar.
Yes, strangely enough grocers used to sell veg and booze in the same place. Now that's convenience shopping!
Step back in time and take a seat in the miniscule snug. My favourite in Waterford City.
J. & K. Walsh Victorian Spirit Grocer
11 Great George's StThis bar is untouched, no rehab here just a beautiful little bar.
Yes, strangely enough grocers used to sell veg and booze in the same place. Now that's convenience shopping!
Step back in time and take a seat in the miniscule snug. My favourite in Waterford City.
This was a Male only domain til the 1990s. As a woman you just have to go in for at least one. They have their own whisky mac blend. Yum
Thomas Maher Bar
20 O'Connell StThis was a Male only domain til the 1990s. As a woman you just have to go in for at least one. They have their own whisky mac blend. Yum
Tully's Bar Waterford
37 O'Connell Sttraditional, charming bar in Waterford
Pub with a nice vibe and decent food in Waterford City
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Geoff's Cafe Bar
9 John StPub with a nice vibe and decent food in Waterford City
Cafe Goa
36 Merchants QuayGood Indian food and very reasonable in Waterford
UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen
Comes highly recommended in Waterford City centre
Just a great view if you happen to be in Tramore over lunchtime.
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One the Waterfront
Gallwey's HillJust a great view if you happen to be in Tramore over lunchtime.
If you're in Dungarvan this place has exquisite food and a relaxing atmosphere. Early bird €36 or for something lighter try the tapas at the inn. It opens at 5pm.
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Tannery
10 Quay StIf you're in Dungarvan this place has exquisite food and a relaxing atmosphere. Early bird €36 or for something lighter try the tapas at the inn. It opens at 5pm.
After exploring The Hook stop here before catching the ferry back. There's a stylish bar where good fish and chips is served.
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Dunbrody Country House Hotel
R733After exploring The Hook stop here before catching the ferry back. There's a stylish bar where good fish and chips is served.
Grocery shopping
Run by the local amish community on the Dunmore Road near the turn off for Woodstown. This is the nearest garage to the house. They also have a few basic food items and bake cakes and breads on site which are all good. Our favourite is the carrot cake.
JayBees Your Local Shop
Dunmore East RoadRun by the local amish community on the Dunmore Road near the turn off for Woodstown. This is the nearest garage to the house. They also have a few basic food items and bake cakes and breads on site which are all good. Our favourite is the carrot cake.
Centra Dunmore East
Dock RoadMini supermarket in Dunmore East. Reasonable if you only buy essential purchases
Seagull Bakery Dunmore East
Sourdough and more
Small deli style supermarket situated this side of Waterford. Expensive but worth a visit just to buy the bread, cheese and olives .
Aldi and Lidl supermarkets are also based at Ardkeen.
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Small deli style supermarket situated this side of Waterford. Expensive but worth a visit just to buy the bread, cheese and olives .
Aldi and Lidl supermarkets are also based at Ardkeen.
Ardkeen Tesco
Has everything and more plus provide delivery but you will need to set up an account.
Formal gardens and woodland
Great for an afternoon stroll and connects to the Greenway. Has a cafe if you're parched. Located on the outskirts of Waterford
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Mount Congreve House and Gardens
Great for an afternoon stroll and connects to the Greenway. Has a cafe if you're parched. Located on the outskirts of Waterford
A lovely small garden well worth a visit when in Tramore.
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Iziko leJapani leLafcadio Hearn
Pond RoadA lovely small garden well worth a visit when in Tramore.
Bring a picnic and spend the whole day in this large park in County Wexford. Take the ferry over from Passage East and it's a 15 minute drive from there
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John F Kennedy Arboretum
Bring a picnic and spend the whole day in this large park in County Wexford. Take the ferry over from Passage East and it's a 15 minute drive from there
Lovely Gardens over on the Wexford side
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Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens
Lovely Gardens over on the Wexford side
Golf
A links course which has incredible views over to the Hook. Reduced to 9 holes but still worth playing for the views.
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Dunmore East Golf Club
A links course which has incredible views over to the Hook. Reduced to 9 holes but still worth playing for the views.
Take the small ferry (3 minutes) over to this tiny island. Order a drink and sit by the fire in the beautiful lobby or play golf, have a formal dinner at the castle or just take a walk.
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Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
The IslandTake the small ferry (3 minutes) over to this tiny island. Order a drink and sit by the fire in the beautiful lobby or play golf, have a formal dinner at the castle or just take a walk.
Tramore Golf Club
About 20 minutes along the coast and I'm told it's a good course.
The hotel alone is worth a visit, stop here on your way back from Kilkenny for some bar food or a fancy dinner.
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Mount Juliet Estate & Golf Club
The hotel alone is worth a visit, stop here on your way back from Kilkenny for some bar food or a fancy dinner.