Nonie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
It is believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. Saint Declan lived in the region at some time in the period 350–450 AD and Christianised the area before the coming of Saint Patrick. It boasts a mile-long beach, commonly termed the Main Beach, and several other beaches, such as Goat Island, Ballyquin, the Curragh, and Whiting Bay. There is a cliff walk beginning near the Cliff House Hotel and ending back in the main street. The walk, which has marker posts erected along the route, passes an old remodelled Coastguard Station, St Declan's Cell and Holy Well, a ruined church, the wreck of the Samson, an abandoned coast guard lookout from 1939/45 and another, much older, lookout tower. Further along there is another well with a stone canopy, known as Fr. O'Donnells Well. The monastic complex is atop the hill above the village.
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Ardmore Cliff Walk
14 The HeritageIt is believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. Saint Declan lived in the region at some time in the period 350–450 AD and Christianised the area before the coming of Saint Patrick. It boasts a mile-long beach, commonly termed the Main Beach, and several other beaches, such as Goat Island, Ballyquin, the Curragh, and Whiting Bay. There is a cliff walk beginning near the Cliff House Hotel and ending back in the main street. The walk, which has marker posts erected along the route, passes an old remodelled Coastguard Station, St Declan's Cell and Holy Well, a ruined church, the wreck of the Samson, an abandoned coast guard lookout from 1939/45 and another, much older, lookout tower. Further along there is another well with a stone canopy, known as Fr. O'Donnells Well. The monastic complex is atop the hill above the village.
Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo
Lovely day out with the kids, bring a picnic
Ardmore Beach
2-6 Cois TráLovely long sandy beach
Here we can tell you about the Copper Coast and its history, heritage, and geology. You can have a cup of coffee and a chat; wander around our exhibition, which looks at the mining that used to happen here, our geology and some of the interesting people who passed through the Copper Coast in times past. Take the scenic route and enjoy fabulous views
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The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
Here we can tell you about the Copper Coast and its history, heritage, and geology. You can have a cup of coffee and a chat; wander around our exhibition, which looks at the mining that used to happen here, our geology and some of the interesting people who passed through the Copper Coast in times past. Take the scenic route and enjoy fabulous views
Food scene
Ardmore is a seaside resort and fishing village (5 mins by car). It has numerous fabulous beaches within a few minutes. It gets very busy on weekends in the tourist season. There is a farmers market on Sundays between 11 and 3, get down early to park. It has some great places to eat - Cliff House Hotel, Whitehorses Restaurant, Shipmates Gourmet Takeaway (can eat in), Round Tower Hotel, Gallery Coffee Shop, Matts Takeaway.
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Ardmore
Ardmore is a seaside resort and fishing village (5 mins by car). It has numerous fabulous beaches within a few minutes. It gets very busy on weekends in the tourist season. There is a farmers market on Sundays between 11 and 3, get down early to park. It has some great places to eat - Cliff House Hotel, Whitehorses Restaurant, Shipmates Gourmet Takeaway (can eat in), Round Tower Hotel, Gallery Coffee Shop, Matts Takeaway.
Garden Centre and Garden Cafe.
Lovely home produced food, worth a visit.
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Clarenbridge Garden Centre @ Blackwater
Garden Centre and Garden Cafe.
Lovely home produced food, worth a visit.