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Ardmore Round Tower |
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Ardmore Church and Round Tower
the first
monastery was founded in Ardmore by
Saint Declan, a pre-Patrician Saint in
the 5th century and the ruins remaining
are Saint Declans oratory, the
'Cathedral', a 12th century round tower
and two ogham stones. The Cathedral,
which consists of a nave and chancel,
was built during the 12th century in
three phases. The main feature of this
church is the arcading on the west face.
The round tower which was built
in the 12th Century stands at 29 metres
high and is comprised of four floors.
The round tower was to serve as a refuge
for inhabitants of the settlement and
was also used a safe storage location
for their various possessions, which
would have included books, chalices etc. |
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Lismore Castle &
Gardens |
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Lismore Castle has been the Irish home
of the Dukes of Devonshire since 1753
and is one of the most spectacular
castles in Ireland. Situated in a
panoramic position overlooking the
Blackwater Valley it has views over
rolling, wooded hills to the
Knockmealdown Mountains beyond. To the
South, the Heritage Town of Lismore is a
mere two minute walk away. When the Duke
and his family are not staying the
castle is available to hire, fully
staffed |
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Cappoquin House & Gardens |
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Cappoquin House & Gardens is an 18th
century Georgian Cappoquin House in the
centre of town. The house and gardens
enjoy magnificent views over the
Blackwater. The Keane Family has lived
in Cappoquin House for over 200 years.
Cappoquin House and Gardens are opened
to the public from April to July each
year. Open all year for tours by
appointment. For further enquires
contact Sir Richard Keane. |
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Reginald's Tower Museum |
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Reginald's Tower Museum,
the building has been described
as the oldest tower of mortared stone in
Europe. It was erected by and takes its
name from Reginald Maclvor, Danish
Govener of Waterford in 1003 A.D. It has
been used as a fortress, a prison, a
military stores depot, a mint, and an
air raid shelter. Presently, it houses
the City's civic and maritime museum.
The exhibits include the colourful
regalia of the Corporation and a
collection of Royal Charters bestowed on
the city by 11 English Monarchs. |
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Waterford Castle, The
Island, Ballinakill, Co Waterford |
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Waterford Castle is unique, set on an
isle of 300 acresin the middle of the
river Suir, a short private ferry from
the mainland, and its history stretches
back to the 11th Century. This sheltered
isle was once home to the Fitzgeralds
who during the 15th & 16th Centuries
governed most of the south of Ireland
and used Waterford Castle as their
leisurely retreat. The original Norman
tower was rebuilt in the 15th Century
and forms the centrepiece of the present
castle, which was substantially added to
throughout the 19th Century. An imposing
sight, this much visited megalith of
international renown, has two capstones
which is common to the area. Dating from
the 16th Century, the exquisite
Waterford Castle is situated on its own
island, adjacent to a challenging
18-hole championship golf course 6 miles
downstream from Waterford City.
It has been
transformed into a comfortable and luxurious hotel. |
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Stradbally & Medieval Church
A neat village of thatched and slate
cottages, Stradbally has won numerous
awards in the National Tidy Towns
Competition and was a recipient of a
Heritage Award in the prestigious
international Entente Florale.Stradbally
Medieval Church is the largest medieval
church in rural Ireland. Drumlohan Ogham
Stone, a National Monument is nearby. |
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