Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
20 minutes drive from Sliabh gCua Farmhouse bed and breakfast.Dungarvan is the gateway to the enchanting mountainous area of West Wateford. A busy market town and an excellent holiday centre situated on Dungarvan Harbour where the River Colligan enters the sea.
It is recorded that about the 3rd century A.D., a tribe called the Déise settled on the site where Dungarvan now stands and the place is still referred to as the Decies.
Dungarvan derives from St. Garvan who founded a monastery in the 7th century. Norman Prince John came here in 1185 and had fortifications built. The remains of Dungarvan Castle, which was built by him, are being restored at the moment.
In Abbeyside, a village outside Dungarvan, lie the ruins of the Augustinian Priory founded in the 13th Century. The 50 feet high Square Tower was adapted as a Belfry for the adjoining Church.
On the west side of Dungarvan bay in County Waterford, lies one of the last Gaelic speaking outposts; Gaeltacht na Rinne. The language survives as do the other traditions, notably traditional music and set dancing.
Clonea beach, with its soft golden sand and less than two miles from the centre of town, deserves particular mention. Deep-sea and in-shore angling are particularly good in the Dungarvan area and fully equipped boats are available to catch cod, coalfish, conger, ling, mackerel, shark and pollock. There is course fishing nearby for salmon and trout, but if you don't want to catch them yourself, try sampling them in one of the many acclaimed pubs, restaurants or hotels. Not only does Dungarvan offer much to see and do, it is an ideal springboard to enjoy spectacular seascapes, green placid river valleys and wild, rugged heather-covered mountains.
The Dungarvan Golf Triangle special offer allows visitors to play all 3 Dungarvan 18 hole golf courses for the price of 2. Links to each golf course are listed below.
Dungarvan Golf Club
18 hole championship golf course set against the background of the Comeragh Mountains, located 1 mile outside the town of Dungarvan.
West Waterford Golf Club
A superb championship golf course in a tranquil location.
Gold Coast Golf Club
Championship course bordered by the Atlantic Ocean for 1.5 miles.
Dungarvan Tourism
Information on walks, car tours, amenities, food and pubs.
Waterford County Museum
Includes information on exhibitions, artifacts, photographs and genealogy
Waterford County Images
You can view thousands of historic images of County Waterford online.
Dungarvan Charter Boats
Charter boat hire for technical diving and sea angling in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland.
Feile Na nDeise
A traditional Irish music and culture festival held in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland every May Bank Holiday weekend.
Eveleen Power - Artist
Eveleen Power is a contemporary Irish artist based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland.
Jim Lawn - Artist
Jim Lawn is a contemporary Irish artist based in the town of Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. A selection of Jim's art works are now available for sale in a poster format from his web site.
Ardmore Pottery & Craft Gallery
Shop for the best in Irish art, pottery and crafts in the historic sea side village of Ardmore, Co. Waterford.
Joan Clancy Art Gallery
An art gallery in Co. Waterford’s unique Gaeltacht area (outside Dungarvan town) that exhibits the best in Irish painting from new, emerging and established artists.
Solo Arte Art Gallery Waterford City
Art gallery based in Waterford City, Ireland, specialising in art for investment purposes.