Coastal and Mountain Drives recommended by Comeragh Hostel

Copper Coast Drive

Comeragh Mountain Drive:

Cycle Routes near Comeragh Hostel

Nire Valley Walking Festival - Saturday 9th October & Sunday 10th October 2010

Dont miss out on the Nire Valley Walking Festival 2010 which will be held on Sat 9th and Sun 10th October. There are walks for all abilities and levels. To find out more about the programme check out http://www.nirevalley.com/

Dunmore East Blue Grass Festival 27-29th Aug

Bring your tents or camper vans to the 16th year of the Guinness Blue Grass festival. For more info check out: www.discoverdunmore.com If have neither of the above we can find a bed for you at Comeragh Hostel. Dont miss this years Blue Grass and remember all gigs are free...just bring beer money!!

Hook head lighthouse, Ireland

On the other side of the estuary opposite Dunmore East lies the Hook Head peninsula, in County Wexford. The Hook Lighthouse is clearly visible from Dunmore East and is only a short trip by car via the Passage East Car Ferry.

William Marshall, Earl of Pembrokeshire in the early thirteenth century undertook the building of the lighthouse as a navigational aid to guide his ships into Waterford Harbour. It is a unique example of an almost intact medieval lighthouse, and was a major feat at the time of its construction. Purpose built as a lighthouse, it has served sailors and shipping for 800 years, apart from a short closure during the seventeenth century.

It is thought to be one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. When the Tower of Hook became fully automated in 1996 and no longer needed resident keepers, it was decided to celebrate its uniqueness by opening it to the public. There are guided tours of the Lighthouse.

The view from the Tower of Hook embraces the Saltee Islands to the east, and Brownstown Head to the west. In the distance the peaks of the Comeragh and Blackstairs Mountains can be seen.

Courtesy of www.waterford-dunmore.com
Website: www.thehook.ie
E-mail: hookinfo2@eircom.net
*Photo by Tom Treacy Carrick Camera Club

Imelda May to headline music festival 5th June

First of the Summer Wine Music Festival June BanK Holiday Weekend Sat 5th June!!!

Stage 1: Imelda May & Jerry Fish and the MudBug Club
Stage 2: Scullion & tucan
Stage 3: Neville Staples(the Specials) & Special Brew & The Bionic Rats (Ska) From Ska,raggae,trad and more there's somthing for everyone!

Check out www.prehistoricwaterford.com

The county of Waterford, located in the south-east of Ireland is rich in ancient Megalithic monuments. The sites dotted around the country, listed are thousands of years old, going back to the Neolithic period (4500-2500 BC) and stand as testaments to our forefathers way of life, their customs and beliefs and their quest for knowledge.

From a distant age of spirits and gods these people bestowed upon us these wonderful lasting reminders of a past society who sought to understand the eternal mysteries of life on earth and the hereafter.

http://www.prehistoricwaterford.com/ offers a wealth of information to anybody who is interested in Megalithic monuments. As this site is very much a work in progress with still lots of sites to visit and photograph participation and feedback from visitors is very welcome by leaving comments or signing the Guestbook.

Check out http://www.prehistoricwaterford.com/ its a must to guide you on your journey to Waterford's distant past....

Standing Stones Documented at Comeragh Hostel

Comeragh Hostel boasts its very own standing stones which are situated just 0.5 km from each other. Although each one is different from the other the one thing that might tie the three monuments together is that they form a rough line in a SW direction which possibly could be interpreted as being ancient route markings or boundary indicators. The three stones are all in separate fields which are the property of Comeragh Hostel, just stop by and we will gladly point you to where the stones are located.

This stone pictured here is a rectangular shaped edge stone that stands in a field with a fine modern two story home, and like the stone pictured above is clearly visible from the road. Its just 1 metre high and 0.5 metre wide.

The stone pictured here is a rough surfaced conglomerate, crescent shaped with dimensions that are more like those of a portal tomb orthostat. It stands 1.25 metres tall but is almost 2 metre wide and 0.5 metres in thickness. It is not visible from the road but is just two fields behind the house mentioned above and is easy accessed by a gate at the rear of the building.

The infomation & pictures are the property of and were sourced by www.prehistoricwaterford.com

Guide to Hiking The Comeraghs

For extensive information on hiking or climbing the Comeragh Mountain range check out:

www.dlscouts.ie/comeraghs

They explain it better much better than I ever could!!

The Lady Belle, Dungarvan, Co Waterford

The Lady Belle is a busy central pub in Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. The name refers to a ship 'The Lady Belle' which was a famous Dungarvan ship. This pub is a really good spot to hit, it has two levels and consistently draws a great crowd ...probably due to their great cocktails, coffee and homecooked food.

The Lady Belle is quickly becoming renowned for its eclectic music scene:

Mon & Tue nights offer traditional Irish music sessions 9.30-11.30 & Thur nights Blue Grass.

This pub serves cocktails all day every day and has a wine menu serving bottles, half bottles and by the glass, fresh Illy coffee, homemade sandwiches and desserts

Fishing at Cappagh Lakes Co Waterford

For further information on the facilities available at Cappagh Lakes. Contact John +353 87 9745671 or Anne +353 87 9770630 or
Email: cappaghlakes@gmail.com

Waterford Adventure Race May 22nd

Adventure racing competition in Co Waterford Open to Elite, Sporty Types, and Novices for more info check out:
http://www.waterfordadventurerace.com/
or Email info@waterfordadventurerace.com

Comeragh Hostel, South East Ireland

Experience the Comeragh Mountain Range with us

Experience the Copper Coast with us

Thank You!!

Many thanks to the photographers who took the amazing shots that can be seen on the Comeragh Hostel blog. I would like to thank the following people for their generosity: www.fiantas.com, www.kenkeating.com, Colin Morrison, Elisha Forde, Maura Barrett, and www.dungarvancameraclub.com

Comeragh Hostel Opens this Month!!

*After 6 months of renovation 'Comeragh Hostel' will open this month watch this space for opening dates!!

Kiteskool.com

Kiteskool is based in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland and is run by Lawrence Boland a BKSA qualified instructor who’s been Kitesurfing since 2001.Lar comes from a windsurfing, surfing backround and has a huge amount of knowledge and experience to offer.

Feile na Deise: A traditional Irish music & culture festival

Thursday, 29th April - Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Feile na nDeise is a traditional music festival held annually in Dungarvan County Waterford Ireland. This years festival will feature the best that Waterford has to offer in terms of top quality traditional musicians and dancers and also diverse range of street entertainment and exhibitions. Since the foundation of the festival in 1995 performers and musical groups from all over Ireland and Europe have performed at Féile na nDéise.

For festival schedule: www.feilenandeise.com
Any other info email: info@feilenandeise.com

Secrets of Outdoor Ireland

For all you outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike you should definitely check out this group on facebook!! When I last checked there were over 4,200 members. This facebook group is better than any tourist board website.
This group is for the Irish public to share their favourite secrets of the great outdoors. Share your experiences of the outdoors by posting any lesser known great places to hike, surf, camp, cycle, sail or just a simple walk.

Its raw it’s off the beaten track it’s.....the secrets of outdoor Ireland...check it out thumbs up from me

Imelda May to headline music festival in Tramore racecourse June 5th 2010

Tramore Music Festival, Sun 27th July 27th, 2010

A one day festival starting @ 2pm on Strand Street on Sunday July 27th, 2010, one stage, one street. Featuring The Pale, Pugwash, The Ghandis, Spellbound, Ilya K, The Aftermath, Spell Bound…

Comeragh Hostel opens this month!!

Comeragh Hostel is located in the heart of a working Irish farm. We offer high quality private, family and dormitory rooms, shower facilities, fully equipped kitchen, communal lounge area, drying room and ample parking. Surrounded by nature this is a tranquil space where you can sit back and enjoy the authentic farm experience. If you wish to play a more active role in farming we offer allotments to rent on an annual basis where you can grow your own food.
Comeragh Hostel is ideally located near the endearing Comeragh Mountain range and the spectacular Copper Coast.

Grow Your Own at Comeragh Allotments:

Comeragh Allotments offer allotments for rent on an annual basis. Typical allotment size is 12 metres x 6 metres. These allotments offer a high quality soil in which to allow your vegetables to flourish. Water and manure are included in the yearly rate and are provided onsite.

We encourage an organic ethos in the Comeragh Allotments. We hope that growers will swap tips and information as how to enhance their growth and protect against garden pests without using pesticides.

What better way to spend your holidays than by growing your own food with a view of the spectacular Comeragh Mountain range and to cook the fruits of your labour in the fully equipped Comeragh Hostel kitchen.

For more information on Comeragh Allotments please Email: comeraghhostel@hotmail.com

Waterford Festival of Food 16-18 April 2010

(16th - 18th April 2010)
Waterford Festival of Food is a weekend celebrating all that is good about gastronomy in Co. Waterford. Events include cookery demos by internationally renknowned chefs, talks and walks food art exhibitions, slow food events, childrens workshops, family picnic in the park, food trails to producers, a farmers market extravaganza and lots of family entertainment.

Contact Details:
Dungarvan, Waterford
Tel: 058 21104
Email: shirleywhelan@waterfordcoco.ie

Coming Soon!!

After 6 months of renovation 'Comeragh Hostel' will open this month watch this space for opening dates!!