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A useful way of travelling across the harbour is the scenic Passage East Ferry

Activities you might like to try

Visit the Waterford Greenway for some brilliant walks and cycling

Sea Kayaking with Mick at Sea Paddling adventures on the Copper Coast

Walking tour of the Comeraghs with Muddy Boots Walking tours

River cruise from Waterford city with Captain Andy on his Osprey Viking Cruises 

Outdoor pursuits with Dunmore East Adventure Centre.

Sailing from Ballyhack in Co Wexford and Dunmore East in Co Waterford, join Walter Foley for sightseeing or angling by boat.

Go Seaweed foraging with our good friend Marie Power aka the Sea Gardner

Experience birds of prey up close and personal with Hawkeye Falconry

For other walking options in the county click here

Or perhaps take a trip along our beautiful coastal drive from Tramore to Dungarvan and call to the Copper Coast visitor centre

Check out Ballyhack Castle, Duncannon Fort or the historic Hook Tower

Don’t miss an opportunity to visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross, and whilst there take a walking tour with the wonderful, and highly recommended, Myles Courtney of New Ross Street Focus.

Brendan Simpson’s page on promoting a local heritage fishery will give you a fascinating glimpse into the past.

One of our popular heritage walks.  Photo ©John O’Sullivan

Food and entertainment
Some great pub grub and regular entertainment at Jack Meades Pub
Enjoy some local craic at Cheekpoint’s oldest pub the Suir Inn
the Saratoga bar in Woodstown or Byrnes in Ballyhack

The award-winning Cake Dame has a pop-up bakery in Cheekpoint – not to be missed – but check her page for opening times.

You can actually “eat the view” with Elaine Power at East Pier, Dunmore East

Many other bars and food available in Passage and Dunmore East
For any snacks or supplies, Ben Powers Shop at the Cross Roads Cheekpoint.

Heritage ramble from Jack Meades, looking at Agricultural heritage. Photo ©John O’Sullivan

Accommodation
Our friends Berna and Leonard offer a beautiful country retreat via Air BnB in Faithlegg
Samuels Heritage is B&B accommodation on the Dunmore road
For a secluded beach within easy reach of our area and the city why not try Brendan and Jean’s Coach House self catering option
Faithlegg House Hotel provides accommodation ranging from the sumptuous to the self catering
Foxmount country Farmhouse accommodation
Dunbrody House Hotel via Passage East Car Ferry
Ben Power offers holiday accommodation above the local shop
For other accommodation options the Bord Failte Website contains many options

Andrew leading a tour from Faithlegg House exploring it’s early Norman history

If you are coming to Tramore check out Tramore Tourism.  And if you want the best information on the town’s history, why not subscribe to Ivan Fitzgerald’s blog, it’s called Tramore of Yore.

For more general information on visiting the area here are sites for Waterford and Dunmore East

Click the links for information on visiting New Ross…Or SW Wexford

Check out Jack Burtchaells award winning walks around Waterford for some incredible history, told in an entertaining way.

Floating Voices maritime walking tours and audio-visual trail celebrates the rich maritime heritage and history of Waterford City. 

If you are in the Dungarvan area here’s an option – StepsBackThruTime