Lismore
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Spare a thought for the wood-lined Blackwater River which, unlike
ourselves, cannot stop to admire the beauty of Lismore and the ducal
castle that salutes it from above. Lismore’s history is inextricably linked
with the Church, from St. Carthage’s Monastery in the sixth century to the
Cathedral named in his honour a thousand years later, a story beguilingly
told at the Heritage Centre in the town. At the centre visitors can stroll
through the recently refurbished exhibition gallery where you can come
face to face with the historic figures who shaped Lismore Town through the
ages with characters such as Sir Walter Raleigh, Richard Boyle and the
Dukes of Devonshire. Find out about the ancient treasures of Lismore,
meet Monks, Vikings and Normans, and see how Lismore evolved through
the ages. Learn about Robert Boyle (Boyle’s Law) who was born at Lismore.
National Tidy Towns Winner.

CATEGORY: Estate Town

HERITAGE CENTRE: Lismore Heritage Centre
ADDRESS: The Courthouse, Lismore, Co. Waterford
TEL: 058-54975
FAX: 058-53009
EMAIL: lismoreheritage@eircom.net

LOCATION: Lismore Town Centre

SEASON: All Year

OPENING TIMES: Mon-Fri: 09.30-17.30
Sat: 10.00-17.30 (May-Oct) Sun: 12.00-17.30 (May-Oct)
Open for craft fair on certain weekends in November and December. Phone for details.

CONTACT: Mary Houlihan

EDUCATION PACK: Existing package plus new science exhibition and
teaching room. Discover Science Centre.

COACH PARKING: Yes

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €4.50 / OAP/Student: €4.00 Child: €4.00 / Family: €12.00

TOWN AMENITIES

ANGLING: Salmon and Trout fishing available on Blackwater. Coarse fishing available at Dromana
Lake and Cappoquin.

BEACH: The 3 mile beach at Clonea is a 30 minute drive

BIRD WATCHING: Knockmealdown Mountains, by the sea at Cunnigar, An Rinne, Dungarvan and on River Blackwater

CYCLING: An ideal way to explore the lanes of the area

GARDENS: Lismore Castle Gardens, Cappoquin House and Gardens and Tourin House and Gardens

GOLF: 9 hole golf course in Lismore. Dungarvan Golf Club, West Waterford Golf Club, Gold Coast Golf
Club (all 18 hole) are a 30 minute drive

GUIDED TOURS: Duration: 45-90 minutes. No min or max number. Languages: English

HORSE RIDING: Two AIRE approved Equestrian centres in the area. Details from Heritage Centre

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: Knockmealdown and Comeragh Mountains

WALKING: Lismore Town Walk and Lady Louisa’s Walk, both sign-posted from Heritage Centre.
Ballysaggartmore Towers Walk is approx. 3km from the town

SWIMMING: 3 Leisure Centres within a 30 minute drive