Historical Attractions in Lismore

Lismore Castle Report an error with this listing

Has been the Irish home of the Dukes of Devonshire since 1753 and is possibly the most spectacular castle in Ireland. Views overlooking the Blackwater Valley it has views over rolling, wooded hills to the Knockmealdown Mountains beyond.

Lismore, Co. Waterford

058 54 424

Lismore Famine Graveyard Report an error with this listing

Caused by the great potato famine of 1845 which caused the death of about 1 million Irish people. This is one of the graveyards in which the victims could be burried.

Lismore, Co. Waterford

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St. Carthage's Cathedral Report an error with this listing

With the original church dating back to the 7th century, the first cathedral was built in the 12th century. Work has continued to maintain and improve this building to the present day.

Lismore, Co. Waterford

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Dromana Gate Report an error with this listing

19th century Hindu - Gothic gate lodge on the road to quaint Villerstown.

Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

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Ballysaggartmore Towers Report an error with this listing

Built in 1850 by Arthur Kiely-Ussher for his wife. Was orignally planned to be a castle, but the gate was all that was built.

Ballysaggart, Lismore, Co. Waterford

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Lismore Abbey Report an error with this listing

Formerly the most celebrated monastery in the South of Ireland, it is now the site of Lismore Castle. It was founded in the year 635 by St Mochuda.

Lismore, Co. Waterford

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Lismore Heritage Centre Report an error with this listing

Includes an award winning audio visual display of Lismore history in which your host Brother Declan takes you on an enthralling journey through time, starting with the arrival of St. Carthage in 636 and bringing you right up to the present.

Lismore, Co. Waterford

058 54 975

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