Introducing Dungarvan
Nestling beneath the Monavullagh and Comeragh hills, market town Dungarvan (Dún Garbhán) has a picturesque waterfront ringing the bay where the River Colligan meets the sea. Overlooking the bay are the ruins of a castle and an Augustinian abbey.
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St Garvan founded a monastery here in the 7th century, but most of the centre dates from the early 19th century when the duke of Devonshire rebuilt the streets around Grattan Sq. Modern Dungarvan is the administrative centre of Waterford.
Dungarvan has some great restaurants and makes a convenient base for exploring western County Waterford, the Ring Peninsula and the mountainous north.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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