Things To Do In Dungarvan And West Waterford
Where Is Dungarvan ?
Mountain View House Bed & Breakfast is located in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Dungarvan is a bustling and thriving market town nestled in the valley between the backdrop of the Comeragh Mts and the beautiful panoramic Dungarvan Bay in the glorious Sunny South East – The Irish Riveria.
Water Sports
Dungarvan has much to offer the visitor or tourist, whether you are passing through or staying for a while. Our location on the bay offers a multitude of marine activities, surfing, water skiing, swimming, river and sea angling for which boats can be chartered from the harbour. Also, we have a very vibrant sailing club whose clubhouse is located on the harbour with a very generous welcome for all.
Golf
If water sports is not your forte, then why not try your hand at tennis or pitch and putt located in town centre. Our three 18 hole championship golf courses, all a five minute drive from town are a must for the keen golfer, and come in a Special Offer Golf Triangle Package – play three, pay for two. The three courses are all very different in aspect and design, and offer different challenges to all levels of golfers.
Dungarvan G.C. is a parkland course and runs adjacent to the Bay with seven lakes and many man made hazards strategically placed to test the best.
Gold Coast G.C. is a scenic and challenging course bordered by the Atlantic Ocean with unrivalled panoramic views of Dungarvan Bay and the Comeragh Mts. A test of skill for the discerning golfer.
West Waterford G.C. is built on 150 acres of rolling parkland on the banks of the Brickey River, the river transverses the southern boundry which makes this course very challenging. The par 3's on this course are truly spectacular !!
Things To Do In Dungarvan
As our bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Dungarvan let us not forget what the town centre has to offer. Apart from the fine eateries, we have art galleries, a wonderful museum, King John's Castle and a very extensive public library with internet access. There are many town walks, and a guide is also available for these with prior booking. Our newly refurbished Town Hall (which houses Waterford County Museum) is now being used for many events such as concerts, shows, dances and rehearsals for many local groups.
We are awash with many fine eateries from gourmet pub food, award winning restaurants, cafe bars, snack bars and many fine ale houses, many of which provide the very best of entertainment, both local and imported!!
Live Met Opera
Dungarvan SGC Cinema is the only venue outside of Dublin presenting the Live Met Opera, and it is only a 3 minute walk from the house. These shows are spectacular, and are a great start to a night out, because of the early timings there are many après show options such as dinner or drinks in the many establishments close to the cinema. Our bed and breakfast offers a special opera accommodation package.
Things To Do In West Waterford
Would you like to test your skill at motor sports, archery, paint-ball, horse riding and pony trekking. All are available within a 15 minute drive of the town. Hill walking is a very popular pursuit in the area because of the proximity of the Comeragh Mts. There is a very healthy hill walking group in the locality and guides are available. If you prefer a quieter holiday, why not take the scenic drives around the Comeraghs, Mahon Falls, The Vee, Mt. Mellary Abbey, Lismore Castle & Gardens, Villierstown and the beautiful Dromana Bridge. Alternatively, why not drive the Copper Coast which runs between Dungarvan and Tramore, unforgettable views!!
Music
We are very proud of our musical heritage from traditional to light opera, and the many Irish Music and Dance shows that are an ongoing event for the summer months, the most notable of these is the Booley House, a show not to be missed. There is a strong resurgence of Set-Dancing in the area, with classes every night of the week in different locations around the town, also Ballroom dancing is making a big comeback with Sunday tea dances and mid-week dances at the hotels.
Sunday Masses
Mass is available on the hour from 9 to 12pm in St. Mary's Catholic Church and St.Augustine's Church in town centre.
Getting To Dungarvan
Waterford and Cork International Airports are but an hour's drive away, there is a bus service to all major cities from the town and rail service from Waterford. Our bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Dungarvan.
Outdoor Pursuits
Angling, fishing, pony trekking, hill walks and mountain climbing are also available. For those who wish for a quieter holiday why not take a drive to the Comeragh Mountains which surround the town of Dungarvan. These mountains have many beautiful lakes and also the very spectacular Mahon Falls. The Nire Valley and the Vee are two valleys in the Comeraghs popular with tourists on motoring holidays as they afford the visitor spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Waterford City
Waterford City is just 30 minutes drive from Dungarvan. If you visit the city be sure to take a look at the show rooms of the world famous "Waterford Crystal" factory.
More information on the many attractions of County Waterford can be found on the tourist web sites listed below.
County Waterford Tourist Web Sites
