Day Trips From Tramore
Why not choose Tramore as your Holiday base and explore Ireland's South East where you'll discover there's so much more on your doorstep. Sites of Historical and Cultural interest, Art Galleries, Museums, Theatres, Craft Studios, Shopping, Golf Courses, Equestrian Centres and some of Ireland's most celebrated beauty spots and scenic touring routes. Below are just some of the interesting places to visit while based in Tramore.
WATERFORD CITY
Just a 10 minute drive from Tramore the Viking City of Waterford stands proudly on the mouth of the River Suir. A bustling Maritime City with a historic heart, full of colour and excitement.
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House of Waterford - home of the world famous hand cut Waterford Crystal.
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Reginald's Tower - A Viking fortification housing the Civic and Maritime Museum. www.waterfordcity.ie/city/walls/reginald.htm
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Waterford Heritage Centre at Greyfriars - An interpretative centre depicting the Viking and early Norman settlement of Waterford.
TOURS
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Walking Tours of Historic Waterford www.discoverireland.ie
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Galley River Cruises www.irishtourist.com
KILKENNY CITY www.kilkennytourism.ie
A pleasant drive of about 45 minutes sees you in Ireland's Medieval Capital. Kilkenny has been a Centre of Civilisation and Culture for more than 1500 years and offers the Visitor a unique selection of Historic Sites and Buildings dating from the 7th Century.
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Kilkenny Castle www.myguideireland.com/kilkenny-castle
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St. Canice's Cathedral www.stcanicescathedral.ie
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Shee Alms House www.goireland.com/kilkenny/shee-alms-house
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Black Abbey www.kilkennytourist.com/details/black_abbey
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Rothe House www.kilkennytourist.com/details/rothe_house
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The Tholsel www.kilkenny.ie/
TOURS
Tynan Walking Tours www.discoverireland.com
COUNTY WEXFORD www.wexfordtourism.com
Take a trip on the Passage East Car Ferry across the Suir Estuary to Ballyhack and tour the many attractions of County Wexford. www.passageferry.ie
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The Irish National Heritage Park www.inhp.com
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John F Kennedy Arboretum www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-East/TheJohnFKennedyArboretum
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Dunbrody Abbey www.goireland.com/wexford/dunbrody-abbey
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Johnstown Castle www.goireland.com/wexford/johnstown-castle