TRAMORE

Nestling in the sunny south east corner of Ireland, County Waterford is washed by the rolling Atlantic Ocean. On this spectacular coastline lies Tramore, Ireland’s premier seaside resort with it’s three miles of golden sandy beach. Tramore is a delightful little town clustering on a hillside overlooking the bay. Soak up the sun, stroll along the three mile stretch of sandy beach, take a plunge into the rolling ocean waves or simply relax and take in the breathtaking views of the bay or Tramore’s beautiful beach. Want to know more? Discover Tramore - Your First Choice For Enjoying Tramore!

Tramore Surf Shop is located in the T-Bay Surf Club on the Tramore Sea Front. Tramore Surf Shop is popular by tourists and locals, as they provide a wide range of equipement for sea sporting activites to rent or purchase. The website allows for advanced enquires, purchases and infromation on what the surf is like in Tramore (including a web cam!) and a gallery showing plenty of pictures of the surf and the general sea front.

GOLF COURSES

There a several excellent Golf Course and Driving Range facilities in the Tramore and Waterford region.

Click this link to view a listing of nearby Golf Courses

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT & SEE

Waterford City, just a ten 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. River cruises on the river Suir. Waterford is home to Waterford Crystal - the world famous hand cut Crystal. The Brand New Waterford Crystal Experience opens in June 2010 with a crystal manufacturing facility, retail outlet and visitor centre in the heart of Waterford. Reginald’s Tower A Viking fortification housing the Civic & Maritime Museum. Waterford Heritage Centre Interpretative Centre at Greyfriars, Waterford, depicting the Viking and early-Roman settlement of Waterford. Waterford Treasures at the Granary in Waterford. Avail of their walking tours of historic Waterford

COUNTY WEXFORD

Take a trip on the Passage East ferry across the Suir estuary to Ballyhack and tour the many attractions of Co. Wexford including the Irish National Heritage Park, the John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Dunbrody Abbey, Johnstown Castle or take the scenic Hook Peninsula drive.

KILKENNY CITY

A pleasant drive of about 45 minutes sees you in Ireland’s Medieval Capital, Kilkenny. 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. Visit Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral, Shee Alms House, Black Abbey, Rolthe House.

DRIVING TOURS FROM TRAMORE

East Coast Village Tour

Take the road for Dunmore East from Waterford City. Follow the signs to Cheekpoint, a quiet fishing village. Return back the same road to Passage East; another picturesque village. Travel onwards, passing the sandy beach at Woodstown to Dunmore East - the busy fishing and yachting village with its sheltered coves. Take the scenic road back to Tramore via Portally, Rathmoylan and Ballymacaw.

The Coastal Tour

Follow the R675 road out of Tramore. This route will bring you to the bustling market town of Dungarvan via Annestown, Bonmahon, Stradbally and Clonea. Just a few miles from Dungarvan you will find yourself in the heart of the Gaeltacht, where the Irish language and traditional music and dance still flourish. Continue along the coast to Ardmore.

The Vee Gap

Travel to Dungarvan along the N25 taking the N72 to Lismore Castle and Gardens and the Lismore Experience. Travel northwards through the Knockmealdown Mountains, passing Mount Mellary Monastery, to the Vee Gap at the summit where the view takes in the breathtaking splendour of West Waterford and extends over the plain of Tipperary

The Commeragh Drive

Follow the N25 from Waterford to Lemybrien, taking a right turn to follow the Comeragh Drive, the R676. This circular drive will bring you through some truly magnificent mountain scenery and the spectacular Mahon Falls. Take time to savour the magical view that lies between the Comeragh and Monavullagh Mountain ranges.