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Dungarvan
(population 7,175), a small port and market town, is the capital
of County Waterford.
Attractions
The
12th-century Anglo-Norman Dungarvan Castle.
The 17th-century Old Market House contains a small local history
museum.
The Augustinian Abbey (1290) in Abbeyside has a well-preserved
15th-century tower.
Saint Mary's Church of Ireland Church (1828)
Féile na nDéise traditional music festival is
held during the May bank holiday weekend.
Amenities
There
are three golf clubs nearby.
There is a Blue Flag beach at nearby Clonea.
The Brickey Canal-River Walk starts about a mile south of the
town, and runs inland from the harbour for 5km.
The Railway and Coastal Walk starts at the tourist office in
Grattan square.
Dungarvan is a deep sea angling centre, and boats and tackle
are available for hire in the town.
Transport
Bus
Éireann runs buses to Waterford City (eight a day), Roslare
Harbour (four a day), and Dublin (five a day).
| Useful contact
details for Dungarvan |
| Bus
Éireann |
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(01)
8366111 http://www.buseireann.ie/ |
| Garda
Station |
(058)
42370 |
| Bank
of Ireland |
(058)
41144 |
| AIB |
(058)
41599 |
| Dungarvan
Chamber of Commerce |
(058)
45054 |
| Waterford
County Enterprise Board |
(058)
44811 |
| Tourist
Information |
(058)
41741 |
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