Guidebook for the Dairy Cottage
Gardens
Meander through woodlands and formal gardens, whilst looking down the Blackwater Valley, just 10 mins away in Cappoquin.
Cappoquin House and Gardens
Meander through woodlands and formal gardens, whilst looking down the Blackwater Valley, just 10 mins away in Cappoquin.
Tourin House
Lovely quality plants and a great cafe near Ardmore and Youghal.
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Clarenbridge Garden Centre @ Blackwater
Lovely quality plants and a great cafe near Ardmore and Youghal.
Arts & Craft & Gifts
Beautiful pottery made on site, and lots of other crafts to tempt you.
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Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
Cliff RoadBeautiful pottery made on site, and lots of other crafts to tempt you.
A selection of the finest crafts from Ireland. Often running open house exhibitions near Ardmore.
I am of Ireland
A selection of the finest crafts from Ireland. Often running open house exhibitions near Ardmore.
Running exhibitions throughout the summer in the castle art gallery and at The Mill in Lismore.
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Lismore Castle(Caisleán an Leasa Mhóir)
Running exhibitions throughout the summer in the castle art gallery and at The Mill in Lismore.
Isabel's Place
63 Main StreetLots of arts and crafts from all over Ireland
Wink and Elbow
26 Lower Main StWonderfully quirky shop
Activities
Colligan Equestrian Centre
Large facility and good riding instructors.
Outstanding day out 45 mins drive away, just outside Cork.
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Fota Park divljih životinja
Outstanding day out 45 mins drive away, just outside Cork.
Ardmore Adventures
Cois TráPaddle boarding and kayaking in Ardmore.
Lismore Golf Club
Jump off the pier into the river, take a boat tour, canoe up the river and stop for cake at Torys Cakes, take away at The Saucey Hen, or pint at An Cruiscin Lan.
Villierstown Pier
Jump off the pier into the river, take a boat tour, canoe up the river and stop for cake at Torys Cakes, take away at The Saucey Hen, or pint at An Cruiscin Lan.
Bunmahon Surf School
Main streetKids surf camps, surf lessons, paddleboarding tours
Great two hours of bushcraft and assault courses tailored to your age and ability.
Fota Island Adventure
Great two hours of bushcraft and assault courses tailored to your age and ability.
Faithlegg Golf Club
Beautiful gentle walk around a lough in the Mountains, not far from Lismore. To kayak around the lough, visit
the website kmdact .com
Bay Lough Car Park
Beautiful gentle walk around a lough in the Mountains, not far from Lismore. To kayak around the lough, visit
the website kmdact .com
Walks and Cycle Routes
Gentle 20mins walk just outside Lismore surrounded beautiful trees and magical towers.
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Ballysaggartmore Towers
Gentle 20mins walk just outside Lismore surrounded beautiful trees and magical towers.
Good route for walking or bicycling at various lengths/levels just 10 minute drive away in Cappoquin.
Glenshelane river walk
Good route for walking or bicycling at various lengths/levels just 10 minute drive away in Cappoquin.
Colligan Wood Walks
Comeragh Mountains
Mahon Falls
Ballard Waterfall Forest Recreational Area
Stunning views across Ireland and visit kmdact dot com to organise kayaks to explore the lough.
Bay Lough
Stunning views across Ireland and visit kmdact dot com to organise kayaks to explore the lough.
Ardmore Cliff Walk
14 The HeritageRiver walk in Lismore ranging from gentle 30 minute walk to a 1 hour 10 minute walk direct from the house.
Lady Louisa's Walk
N72River walk in Lismore ranging from gentle 30 minute walk to a 1 hour 10 minute walk direct from the house.
Start of a strenuous 4 hr/7.9km hike called Coumduala Loop. Follow purple arrow on white background
Nire Valley Car Park
Start of a strenuous 4 hr/7.9km hike called Coumduala Loop. Follow purple arrow on white background
Walking route linking Cashel in County Tipperary and Ardmore in County Waterford. The trail begins at the car-park of the Rock of Cashel passing through Cashel, Cahir, Ardfinnan & Goatenbridge in South Tipperary. It then crosses the Knockmealdown Mountains into West Waterford going through Mount Melleray, Lismore, Cappoquin, Aglish and finishing at St. Declan’s Monastery in Ardmore, Co. Waterford.
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St. Declan's Way
Rock LaneWalking route linking Cashel in County Tipperary and Ardmore in County Waterford. The trail begins at the car-park of the Rock of Cashel passing through Cashel, Cahir, Ardfinnan & Goatenbridge in South Tipperary. It then crosses the Knockmealdown Mountains into West Waterford going through Mount Melleray, Lismore, Cappoquin, Aglish and finishing at St. Declan’s Monastery in Ardmore, Co. Waterford.
Food Scene
Decent gastropub within 10 mins walk of the house.
Currently offering takeaway food and drinks. Lovely on a sunny evening.
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Foleys on The Mall
East Main StreetDecent gastropub within 10 mins walk of the house.
Currently offering takeaway food and drinks. Lovely on a sunny evening.
The Vault Cafe
West StreetCooked breakfasts, sandwich lunches or Sunday carvery in Lismore
Open mornings Mon to Sat from 9am for fresh bread & takeaway coffee in Cappoquin
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Barron's Bakery & Coffee House
4 Cook StOpen mornings Mon to Sat from 9am for fresh bread & takeaway coffee in Cappoquin
McGraths Butchers
Main StreetFamily owned craft butchers in Lismore with their own farm & abbatoir
Outstanding food from Paul Flynn. Interesting combinations using local food.
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Tannery
10 Quay StOutstanding food from Paul Flynn. Interesting combinations using local food.
The Moorings
Davitts QuayDecent pub grub on the harbour in Dungarvan. Booking is a must.
Deli in Dungarvan. Packed with interesting foods, delicious sandwiches and cakes, great selection of wines and the Seagull Bakery's sourdough bread.
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Cass & Co.
24-25 Main StDeli in Dungarvan. Packed with interesting foods, delicious sandwiches and cakes, great selection of wines and the Seagull Bakery's sourdough bread.
Good cakes, and apparently excellent fish and chips in Dungarvan.
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Ormond's Cafe & Townhouse
5 Grattan SquareGood cakes, and apparently excellent fish and chips in Dungarvan.
Simple, home-cooked vibe in Ardmore that always hits the spot.
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White Horses Restaurant
Main StreetSimple, home-cooked vibe in Ardmore that always hits the spot.
All lovely relaxed atmosphere with the castle as the backdrop, offering plants, local veg, honey, crafts, coffee, and cakes.
Lismore Farmers & Craft Market
Castle AvenueAll lovely relaxed atmosphere with the castle as the backdrop, offering plants, local veg, honey, crafts, coffee, and cakes.
Local produce, honey and apple juice, dry goods and some locally made ready meals in Dungarvan. Can deliver to Lismore.
The Country Store
Local produce, honey and apple juice, dry goods and some locally made ready meals in Dungarvan. Can deliver to Lismore.
Excellent health food store with all the alternative cupboard ingredients, cosmetic and cleaning products that you might need.
Blasta Wholefoods
54 Main StExcellent health food store with all the alternative cupboard ingredients, cosmetic and cleaning products that you might need.
SuperValu
Nearest large supermarket.
Ahernes Seafood Restaurant and Accommodation
163 N Main StGood seafood in Youghal
Villierstown Shop
Main StreetGreat cakes
An Cruiscin Lan Pub
Good pub in Villierstown
Vinilo
Main StreetExcellent authentic sourdough and pastries. A must-visit in Lismore.
360 Cookhouse
Castle StreetReally great fish and chips takeaway with tables alongside the harbour to eat, and good take out wine.
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AndChips
Davitts QuayReally great fish and chips takeaway with tables alongside the harbour to eat, and good take out wine.
On the way to Clonea beach and a parking/entry point of the Greenway, the cafe has tasteful decor, lots of seating, lovely menu and an outstanding pastries.
Railway Cottage
On the way to Clonea beach and a parking/entry point of the Greenway, the cafe has tasteful decor, lots of seating, lovely menu and an outstanding pastries.
Excellent cocktails, a good bistro downstairs and fine dining upstairs, oh, and exquisite hot chocolate!
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The Old Bank
Davitts QuayExcellent cocktails, a good bistro downstairs and fine dining upstairs, oh, and exquisite hot chocolate!
Cornerstone
Best local fish and chip takeaway
Grape & Bean
lovely little cafe for breakfast or lunch
Haven't yet tried this place, but the reviews are great. A good place to stop while biking the greenway or visiting the Copper Coast
Eamo & Ró
Haven't yet tried this place, but the reviews are great. A good place to stop while biking the greenway or visiting the Copper Coast
Beaches
Clonea Beach
Gentle beach with parking and shop beside it. Can be busy
Beautiful, wide gentle beach with facilities and parking right next door.
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Ardmore Beach
2-6 Cois TráBeautiful, wide gentle beach with facilities and parking right next door.
Whiting Bay
Endless, wide, gentle beach, just 10 mins from Ardmore and Youghal
Secluded beach off the beaten track. Steep walk down the beach with has cave to explore and rocks to climb.
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Goat Island
Secluded beach off the beaten track. Steep walk down the beach with has cave to explore and rocks to climb.
Ballyquin Beach
Annestown Beach
Lovely beach beside parking and a great walk to Dunhill Castle
Kids Entertainment
Leahy Otvorena Farma
Good indoor and outdoor play areas.
Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo
Good indoor and outdoor play areas.
Lismore Playground