Apr 17, 2008
Categories: Towns
This beautiful and famous seaside resort is on the Gaeltacht & Galltacht Scenic Drive and has won many awards for its attractiveness and its neatness. In the Tidy Towns Competition it won the National Title. A 5th century monastic settlement in Ireland was originally founded by St. Declan in 316 AD. The eminence of [...]
This beautiful and famous seaside resort is on the Gaeltacht & Galltacht Scenic Drive and has won many awards for its attractiveness and its neatness. In the Tidy Towns Competition it won the National Title. A 5th century monastic settlement in Ireland was originally founded by St. Declan in 316 AD. The eminence of the monastery grew in and in the 12th century it was recognised as place governed by Bishops. From the majestic sweep of Dungarvan Bay Ardmore Round Tower ... Read More
Apr 17, 2008
Categories: Towns
Cappoquin stands at the top of the tidal waters of the Blackwater and it is a well known fishing centre for fame as well as coarse angler. Sea trout, brown trout, salmon, roach, dace, rudd and tench are all species in plenty for those go for fishing in the sea. Game and coarse anglers [...]
Cappoquin stands at the top of the tidal waters of the Blackwater and it is a well known fishing centre for fame as well as coarse angler. Sea trout, brown trout, salmon, roach, dace, rudd and tench are all species in plenty for those go for fishing in the sea. Game and coarse anglers can can go to John or Kay Murphy at Tight Lines Tackle Shop, Main Street. In the centre of the town is Cappoquin House. It is a ... Read More
Apr 17, 2008
Categories: Towns
The administrative capital of County Waterford is Dungarvan. It is a busy market town and attracting tourists in large numbers. There my be different opinions about monastic and early Viking settlement in the Dungarvan area, the town was established in 12th century as per the Anglo-Normans. Their motte and bailey at Gallows [...]
The administrative capital of County Waterford is Dungarvan. It is a busy market town and attracting tourists in large numbers. There my be different opinions about monastic and early Viking settlement in the Dungarvan area, the town was established in 12th century as per the Anglo-Normans. Their motte and bailey at Gallows Hill to the west of the town still survives. A charter was granted by King John in 1215 and prosperity of the town continues until ... Read More
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