Tag: Co Waterford
The Ogham Stones in Seskinan Church and nearby Stone Row
The medieval Seskinan Church (Seskinan meaning 'little sedgy moor') in the ancient Sliabh gCua region of County Waterford has lain in ruins for centuries.
This...
The Cistercian Monastery of Mount Melleray
The original Cistercian Monastery was founded in 1098 and took its name from its location - the town of Cîteaux near Dijon.
The founding fathers...
The History of Ballysaggartmore Towers
Ballysaggartmore Towers were the brainchild of Arthur Keily-Ussher.
He is a man remembered more for his appallingly cruel behaviour towards his tenants during the Great...
Fearsome Past: The History of Dunhill Castle
The ancient remains of the once mighty Dunhill Castle, seat of the La Poer (Power) family, sit high on a towering rock above the...
The Gaulstone Dolmen
The Gaulstone Dolmen is an example of a particular type of megalithic monument or tomb. These single-chamber structures consist of a minimum of two...
Copper Coast Geopark Offers a Holiday with a Difference
Millions of years in the making, Ireland's Copper Coast Geopark is an area of outstanding beauty with a proud mining heritage.
Copper Coast Geopark
An ideal...
Dromana Gate & Bridge
Dromana Gate, near Villierstown in West Waterford, is one of those places that has the ability to take you by surprise, no matter how...
Irish Craft Whiskey Distillery Set to Open in Co. Waterford
The Blackwater Distillery is now joining the list of Irish whiskey distilleries with an exciting new craft whiskey project.
Located in Cappoquin, they opened in January 2015,...
King John’s Castle or Dungarvan Castle
Dungarvan Castle, also known as King John's Castle, was built by King John, son of Henry II in the year 1185. It is a typical example...
