Karen's Guidebook

Karen
Karen's Guidebook

Things to do outside

Some of the many things to do in or around Lismore .
excellent international exhibits, check at the Heritage Centre or online at Lismorecastlearts.ie for information on current exhibitions
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Lismore Castle(Caisleán an Leasa Mhóir)
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excellent international exhibits, check at the Heritage Centre or online at Lismorecastlearts.ie for information on current exhibitions
first port of call for local information, but they also do guided walks , immersive tours of Lismore Castle using VR, and have a great Escape Room . Do check out their lovely gift shop with books, clothes and local products ( including our own Wild Oats Soap products ☺️). Grab a coffee there too and have a browse
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Lismore Heritage Centre
West Street
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first port of call for local information, but they also do guided walks , immersive tours of Lismore Castle using VR, and have a great Escape Room . Do check out their lovely gift shop with books, clothes and local products ( including our own Wild Oats Soap products ☺️). Grab a coffee there too and have a browse
The Cathedral is worth a visit, not just for it's amazing architecture and serene atmosphere, but there are also pieces on the local history of Lismore. if you can book in advance, try and see the Cotton Library .Open by appointment only, it's an absolute gem if you like old books and history!
St. Carthage's Cathedral
10 Church Ln
The Cathedral is worth a visit, not just for it's amazing architecture and serene atmosphere, but there are also pieces on the local history of Lismore. if you can book in advance, try and see the Cotton Library .Open by appointment only, it's an absolute gem if you like old books and history!
a lovely place to stroll on a Sunday morning , usually between Easter and September. Food, flowers, gifts , crafts and jewellery amongst many other things!
Lismore Farmers & Craft Market
Castle Avenue
a lovely place to stroll on a Sunday morning , usually between Easter and September. Food, flowers, gifts , crafts and jewellery amongst many other things!
Peaceful, and set in the lea of the Knockmealdowns, the Cistercian Monks can still be heard singing and praying throughout the day. The Abbey has lovely views and some easily navigable short walks around the perimeter as well as being an access point for the Irish Camino, the St. Declans Way ( see book in living room).The Abbey Shop has Momentos and gifts as well as a cafe which opens at 2 pm.
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Mount Melleray Abbey
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Peaceful, and set in the lea of the Knockmealdowns, the Cistercian Monks can still be heard singing and praying throughout the day. The Abbey has lovely views and some easily navigable short walks around the perimeter as well as being an access point for the Irish Camino, the St. Declans Way ( see book in living room).The Abbey Shop has Momentos and gifts as well as a cafe which opens at 2 pm.
Owned by the Jameson's, of Jameson's Whiskey fame, this beautiful house and gardens on the river are one of many local historical houses worth a visit .
Tourin House
Owned by the Jameson's, of Jameson's Whiskey fame, this beautiful house and gardens on the river are one of many local historical houses worth a visit .
Cappoquin House and Gardens
Barbara Grubb will show you around the beautiful Dromana House and share some of its 1,000 years of history on the Beautiful blackwater
Dromana House And Gardens
Barbara Grubb will show you around the beautiful Dromana House and share some of its 1,000 years of history on the Beautiful blackwater

Food Scene

you can't visit Lismore and not try Pablo and Lucy' s unique and delicious sourdough breads and pastries. Enjoy a coffee or one if their delicious sandwiches for lunch or breakfast while you're there. Open Thursdays - Sunday.
Vinilo
Main Street
you can't visit Lismore and not try Pablo and Lucy' s unique and delicious sourdough breads and pastries. Enjoy a coffee or one if their delicious sandwiches for lunch or breakfast while you're there. Open Thursdays - Sunday.
Cute cafe in the centre of Lismore, takeaway lunches and try some of Lizzies delicious home made bread, scones and cakes.
Lizzie Briens
4 Main Street
Cute cafe in the centre of Lismore, takeaway lunches and try some of Lizzies delicious home made bread, scones and cakes.
Good value lunch bites, morning coffee and cakes. outdoor seating available
The Vault Cafe
West Street
Good value lunch bites, morning coffee and cakes. outdoor seating available
plenty of outdoor dining and a covered area if raining.
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Foleys on The Mall
East Main Street
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plenty of outdoor dining and a covered area if raining.
Limited menu, but good , wholesome tasty food and a good array of cakes, buns, breads and coffees in this traditional bakery that goes back generations. They also do takeaway.
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Barron's Bakery & Coffee House
4 Cook St
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Limited menu, but good , wholesome tasty food and a good array of cakes, buns, breads and coffees in this traditional bakery that goes back generations. They also do takeaway.
Beautiful meals made from locally sourced ingredients in a leafy rural setting just outside Cappoquin. Great Sunday lunches and evening meals .
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Richmond House & Restaurant
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Beautiful meals made from locally sourced ingredients in a leafy rural setting just outside Cappoquin. Great Sunday lunches and evening meals .
Newly opened , open all week
Fuller's Bistro
11 Main Street
Newly opened , open all week
The Bakers Table of Lismore, County Waterford

takeaway food

good value takeaway Indian food and kebabs .use our postcode and they'll deliver for around €5
Indian & Traditional Food Tasty Bites
Main Street
good value takeaway Indian food and kebabs .use our postcode and they'll deliver for around €5
takeaway pizzas, fish and chips
Franks Fryer
Main Street
takeaway pizzas, fish and chips

walks

The Towers, Ballysaggart , Lismore A lovely walk with a historical story to go with it. look out for Woodpeckers on the route
Gorgeous Walks, either stroll around the lake or take the more challenging steep walk up the mountain ( fabulous views).
Bay Lough
Gorgeous Walks, either stroll around the lake or take the more challenging steep walk up the mountain ( fabulous views).
A pleasant amble ( less than an hour) by the river , past Roundhill and back into town. Can be muddy, so wear your boots!
Lady Louisa's Walk
N72
A pleasant amble ( less than an hour) by the river , past Roundhill and back into town. Can be muddy, so wear your boots!
lovely choice of woodland walks from half an hour to a couple of hours through unspoilt woodland over the river. Picnic tables on site
Glenshelane Woods - Car Park
lovely choice of woodland walks from half an hour to a couple of hours through unspoilt woodland over the river. Picnic tables on site
beautiful walks up the Comeragh mountains, roughly 40 minutes drive away. easy walks for children and more difficult walks for those able and equipped.
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Cachoeiras de Mahon
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beautiful walks up the Comeragh mountains, roughly 40 minutes drive away. easy walks for children and more difficult walks for those able and equipped.

outdoor activities

great day out for all the family. bring your own bikes or hire in Dungarvan ( advise booking ahead). electric bikes available. lovely coastal views, kiddies stops Long the way, lunch in kilmacthomas. approx 20-25 minutes drive from property.
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Waterford Greenway
Waterford Greenway
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great day out for all the family. bring your own bikes or hire in Dungarvan ( advise booking ahead). electric bikes available. lovely coastal views, kiddies stops Long the way, lunch in kilmacthomas. approx 20-25 minutes drive from property.
swimming from Pier, kayak hire, boat trips down the Blackwater , plus nearby Fairy Walk for the little ones! have a pint in the local village pub afterwards or grab a coffee or ice cream at the Boat House. highly recommend a boattrip or Kayak down the river!
Villierstown Pier
swimming from Pier, kayak hire, boat trips down the Blackwater , plus nearby Fairy Walk for the little ones! have a pint in the local village pub afterwards or grab a coffee or ice cream at the Boat House. highly recommend a boattrip or Kayak down the river!
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Blackwater kayaks & canoes
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starting point for numerous walks around lovely Nire Valley!
Nire Valley Car Park
starting point for numerous walks around lovely Nire Valley!
Lovely for a swim or beach walk . tasty coffee and cake in cafe on the way down to beach
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Clonea Beach
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Lovely for a swim or beach walk . tasty coffee and cake in cafe on the way down to beach