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!!