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Accommodation in Dungarvan :: Holiday in Ireland
Dungarvan
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Dungarvan
is a picturesque seaside town located in County Waterford on the
South Eastern coast of Ireland. The Irish name for the town, Dún
Garbhán, is taken from Saint Garbhann who founded a church
in the town around the 7th century AD.
Dungarvan is an ideal location to enjoy golf, sea angling, river
fishing, pitch and putt and scenic walks in some of the most beautiful
scenery on this planet.
Some famous places to visit include:
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| Lismore
Heritage Town
Lismore
(meaning Big Fort) was founded in 636 by St. Carthage. It features
a 1st century cathedral and an impressive castle built by the
Duke of Devonshire. Nearby you can find Ballysaggartmore towers
- one of the most impressive gatehouses in Europe. For entertainment
there's great golfing and fishing nearby.
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| Mahon
Falls
Words
will fail you when you see the raw beauty of Mahon Falls. Located
only a short distance away from Dungarvan Mahon Falls is the perfect
spot for a quiet walk in the rugged beauty of the Comeragh mountains.
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Ring Crystal (Website)
Founded
in 1987 by Eamonn Terry who was a Waterford Crystal Master Craftsman
for 17 years before he started Ring Crystal. Ring Crystal focuses
on producing the finest lead crystal - everything from sports
trophies to chandeliers. Online ordering available.
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| Mount
Mellary Abbey
Mount
Melleray was founded in 1832 by Cistercian monks who had previously
been ousted from France. The Abbey itself contains a fine collection
of 12th and 14th manuscripts and also 5 Ogham stones from Kilgrovan.
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