Find Nearest See & Do in Waterford

Heading to Waterford and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Waterford coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.

When on an information page you can also use our tools to search for nearby Waterford seaside towns,  and the surrounding coast for the best beaches and places to stay and eat.

Finding the best things to see and do on a Waterford  day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the links below, to find the closest hit the jump to my location compass or use the search bar to plan where your next Waterford activity could be.

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Helvick Head lifeboat station

Helvick Head lifeboat station was established in the 1830s although was closed in 1969 for nearly 30 years. Now operates an inshore lifeboat. Station only open by appointment. Read more…
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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of The Holy Trinity, Christ Church, is a cathedral in Waterford, Ireland. The first church on the site was built in the 11th century, replaced in 1210 by a Gothic Cathedral and then the current one being built in the 18th century.   Read more…
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Reginald’s Tower

Reginald’s Tower is located at the eastern end of the Waterford quay, an important insight of a medieval urban defence system. Read more…
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Waterford Treasures Museums

Waterford Treasures is actually three museums in the Viking Triangle situated in the heart of Ireland’s oldest city Waterford. The museums are all next to each other and tell the 1100 year old story of Waterford from its formation in 914 by Viking sea pirates. The stone fortress Reginald’s Tower houses Waterford’s Viking Treasures. The Medieval Museum showcases spectacular Treasures from the Middle Read more…
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Ardmore Cathedral

The cathedral was founded in Ardmore in the 5th century when St Declan came across the village of Ardmore and founded a monastery. Read more…
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Dunmore East lifeboat station

Dunmore East lifeboat station has been around since the mid 1850s and now operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is generally open daily and the shop at weekends. Read more…
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Holy Trinity Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. Read more…
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Waterford Crystal Factory

The Waterford Crystal Factory Visitor Centre is located on the Mall in the heart of the Viking Triangle in Waterford City. The centre includes the history ofthe House of Waterford and offers tours to see exquisite pieces of crystal created before your very eyes. The centre includes shop and cafe. Read more…
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Tramore lifeboat station

Tramore lifeboat station was established in 1858 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station is only open on request. Read more…

Find Waterford Dog Friendly Beaches

Heading to the Waterford coast with your dog and not sure if they are allowed on any beaches?

This Waterford list of dog friendly beaches will help in planning your next trip to the beach, beaches for dogs near Waterford

Our Waterford dog friendly beach list currently has no Waterford beaches listed where dogs are allowed with 2 beaches that have some dog restrictions, and there are no beaches on which a full dog ban is in operation.

Waterford dog friendly beaches Waterford Beaches allowing dogs

We have no Waterford beaches recorded that have no dog restrictions.

Waterford beaches with dog restrictions Waterford Beaches that have dog restrictions

This list shows 2 Waterford beaches allowing dogs but with some restrictions. These restrictions could be a time of day, restricted zones, dogs to be kept on a lead or only allowed out of season. Check our beach information page for details of the restrictions in place.

  1. Bonmahon Beach, Bonmahon
  2. Clonea Beach, Dungarvan

Waterford Beaches that do not allow dogs Waterford Beaches that do not allow dogs

We have no Waterford beaches recorded that do not allow dogs at any time.

Waterford Beaches that we have NO dog restriction information

This list shows 5 Waterford beaches where we have no information on dog restrictions.

  1. Councillors Strand Beach, Dunmore East
  2. Annestown Beach, Waterford area
  3. Ardmore Beach, Comeragh
  4. Dunmore East Beach, Dunmore
  5. Tramore Beach, Tramore

    6. If a Waterford beach is not listed above then we have no information and you will have to check local beach information boards.

    Note that we try to keep this dog beach information up to date but restrictions are set by local councils and occasionally we may miss a change.