Lismore, Co. Waterford
25 minutes drive from Sliabh gCua Farmhouse bed and breakfast.Lismore is beautifully sited in the Blackwater Valley at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains. The town was the site of the 7th Century Monastery founded by St. Carthage, which became one of the most renowned Universities of Europe.
The village is dominated by Lismore Castle, built on a cliff over hanging the Blackwater in 1185 by King John of England. Lismore Castle was the birthplace of the "Father of Modern Chemistry" Sir Robert Boyle (Boyle's Law). In 1753 it was passed on to the fourth Duke of Devonshire and has been the family Irish seat since.
Lismore is a place where you can relax and enjoy a stroll on any of the signposted walks in and around the town taking in the charm of its fine collection of 18th and 19th century buildings.
The Vee DriveNorth of Lismore lies the beautiful mountain country of the Knockmealdowns. At the summit is the magnificent Vee Gap where the views are superb, taking in the breath-taking splendour of West County Waterford and extending over the plain of Tipperary, with the Galtee mountains to the Horizon.
A former local landowner, Samuel Grubb, liked the view so much that he arranged to be buried here, standing upright, so that he could gaze forever at this beautiful scene.
Lismore Heritage Centre
Information on Lismore Heritage Centre, historic & educational tours, craft shop and festivals.
Lismore Immrama
Festival of travel writing held in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland over a weekend in June each year.
Lismore Mochuda
Information on culture, tourism and business in Lismore, Co. Waterford.
Lismore Castle & Gardens
This website gives you a brief history of Lismore Castle. Take a virtual tour of its gardens. Also find out how you can stay at Lismore Castle.
Lismore Castle Arts
The gallery, housed in the once-derelict West wing of Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford, currently hosts one major exhibition per year, as well as a dynamic programme of tours, workshops and other arts related events.
Lismore World Music
A fan blog for live music at Lismore World Music. Live music gigs are held once or twice a month throughout the year.