Lismore Town

Voted Ireland's tidiest town, Lismore was founded by St. Carthage in 636, flourished to become the greatest Monastic School of the 8th Century, attended by King Alfred the Great and Malachy the Primate.

Lismore Castle, birthplace of Robert Boyle the celebrated scientist whose name lives on in “Boyles Law”. Once home to Sir Walter Raleigh it is now the Irish residence of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. You can walk through its enchanting gardens and wander in the footsteps of poets such as Spencer, Thackeray, Betjeman or even the dancing feet of Fred Astaire.

Lismore is a place where you can relax and enjoy a stroll on any of the signposted walks in and around the town taking in the charm of its fine collection of 18th and 19th century buildings.

Many delightful hours can be spent enjoying the natural beauty of the Knockmealdown Mountains, the Vee Gap or the Nire Valley. Within easy reach are the blue flag beaches of Clonea and Ardmore. The coastal town of Dungarvan is just a short drive away.

Lismore attractions and activities

• Heritage Town
• Lismore Castle, Gardens and Art Gallery owned by the Duke of Devonshire. Set on 7 acres of land, the gardens are open to the public from mid-April to early October. The gardens are believed to be the oldest in Ireland retaining much of their original Jacobean form.
• Craft Centre with recently refurbished exhibition gallery.
• St. Carthages Cathedral
• Award Winning Restaurants
• Carnegie Library
• The Famine Graveyard
• Historic Walking Tours and general walks along the river, in the woodlands, or on the Knockmealdown or Comeragh Mountains.
• Angling on the river Blackwater which is Ireland's premier Salmon and Brown Trout fishing river.
• 9 Hole Golf within walking distance is a delightful golf course, which is open to the public. Nearby, Dungarvan has three 18 Hole golf courses all of which are set against the backdrop of the Comeragh Mountains.
• Numerous Pubs with some hosting Irish musical evenings.
• Immrama Festival of Travel Writing
• Equestrian Activities

Places of interest near Lismore

• Blue Flag Beaches. Lismore is only 12 miles from the coast and there are many miles of magnificent sandy Blue Flag beaches within half an hours drive.
• The Rock of Cashel, where St. Patrick is said to have preached, is about 45 minutes away by car. It has an interpretative centre and film show. Cashel itself is an interesting town with good shopping and restaurants. Nearer to Lismore is the historic town of Cahir with its antique shops, medieval castle and nearby Swiss Cottage which is well worth a visit.
• Visitors may wish to venture further to Kilkenny which is a popular tourist venue with its Castle, excellent shopping and craft circuit. Here one can see craftsmen blowing glass, making pottery, and leather working.
• Cork is just under an hour away by car. It has the excellent Crawford Art Gallery and other places of interest, including the Cork Gaol. About eight miles from Cork is Blarney Castle, famed for its Blarney Stone which is reputed to give the gift of eloquence to those who kiss it.
• Waterford City is much the same distance in the opposite direction and is famous for the Waterford Crystal factory and showroom and excellent shopping.
• Theatre: In both Cork and Waterford.

Deílgínís, Chapel Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Eire
Iníshbofín, New Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Eire
Glendalough, Chapel Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Eire

Tel UK: 00 44 (0)1908 260083

Prices start from only £215 per week