Dungarvan Castle & Harbour
Dún Garbhán
A seaside town at the western end of the Greenway, with a 12th-century Norman castle by the harbor, excellent seafood restaurants and views over the bay.
Dungarvan is a seaside town in County Waterford and the western terminus of the Greenway. Brightly colored houses surround the harbor at the mouth of the Colligan River. The Dungarvan Castle, also known as King John's Castle, beside the harbor was begun at the end of the 12th century. It preserves a rare Norman circular keep and later British army barracks. The OPW manages it, and guided tours are free. The town has a strong food scene, with several award-winning restaurants, and holds a food festival every April. You can dine here after cycling the Greenway, then take a shuttle bus back, or continue on to Ardmore.
Opening hours
Castle in summer approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mahon Falls
- Ardmore
- Coumshingaun Lough
- Waterford Greenway
- Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark
- Lismore Castle Gardens
- Curraghmore House
- Mount Congreve Gardens