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Dunbrody
Abbey, Visitor Centre and Maze.
One
of the largest abbeys in Ireland, which was built in 1210
as a Cistercian Monastery.
Founded by Herve De Montmorency on the instructions of
Strongbow it flourished until approximately 1539 when
Henry VIII, assisted by Thomas Cromwell, instigated the
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The
Dunbrody
Emigrant Ship, New Ross.
A full size replica of the three
masted barque, built in Quebec, Canada for William Graves
of New Ross in 1845.
A tall ship of the famine era used by those emigrating
from Ireland in the 19th Century.
Experience the sights, smells
of a wooden sailing ship, full of people crossing the
ocean in the authentically recreated interior |
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Duncannon Fort and Beach
This star shaped fortress is noted for its dry moat,
exterior walls, lower gun battery and ramparts. Built
in 1586 in the expectation of an attack on the area by
the Spanish Armada.
Duncannon Beach is one of the loveliest beaches in the
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Hook
Lighthouse, Hook Head.
Built in the early 13th Century
Hook Lighthouse was used as a navigation aid to guide
ships into Waterford Harbour.
One of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world
it is situated on the Hook Peninsular - climb the 115
steps to the parapet and view the magnificent sea and
landscapes. |
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Irish
National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig.
An unforgettable journey as
your senses come alive with the sights and sounds of
over 9,000 years.
The Irish National Heritage Park depict mans settlement
in Ireland fro 7000BC to the arrival of the Normans
in the 12th Century.
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John F. Kennedy Arboretum.
Dedicated
to the memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President
of the United States of America. Set in 252 hectares of
land with over 4,500 plant varieties including many trees
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Kennedy
Homestead
The
Kennedy Homestead, birthplace of Presiden John F. Kennedy's
great-grandfather Patrick Kennedy is still today farmed
by his descendents. |
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Kilmore
Quay
Fishing village with harbour
and 55 berth marina, thatched cottages and Maritime Museum.
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Kilmokea
Gardens
7 acres of heritage gardens on the River Barrow. Click
here for
more information about the formal walled gardens and woodland. |
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New
Ross
A local town steeped in history
and maritime tradition. The home of the Dunbrody Emigrant
Ship.
Enjoy live Irish Music and line dancing. |
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Tintern
Abbey
A Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th Century by
William, the Earl Marshall and named after Tintern in
Wales.
The abbey was occupied by the Colclough family from the
16th Century until the 1960's. |
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Waterford
Crystal, Waterford
Take
a tour around the factory workshop and watch the glass
blowers at work where the World famous crystal is made.
Follow the ancient art of glassmaking to the present
day and view the range of crystalware on display and
for sale.
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