Dunmore East
Dún Mór
A fishing village outside the Port of Waterford, with red sandstone cliffs, thatched cottages and a busy harbor that make a picturesque scene.
Dunmore East sits on the west bank of the Suir estuary, where it meets the sea, about 17 km from the city. It was a packet ship port in the 19th century and today is an active fishing harbor and sailing center. The village keeps brightly painted thatched farmhouses. The harbor has a lighthouse, and the cliffs are full of gulls. Small coves are good for swimming and kayaking. Seafood restaurants by the quay serve fresh cod and shellfish. A cliff path leads to a nearby small beach. It takes about 30 minutes to drive or take the bus, and it is often combined with the Hook Lighthouse (by ferry) for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hook Lighthouse
- Tramore Beach
- Reginald's Tower
- House of Waterford Crystal
- Medieval Museum
- Bishop's Palace
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity