Stay

With so much to see one day in Lismore simply may not be long enough! Lismore also makes an excellent base from which to explore Waterford and East Cork. Overnight accommodation is available in a number of homely B&Bs and in the elegant Georgian style Lismore House Hotel located right at the centre of town.

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About Us

Lismore is located in the west of Co. Waterford between Fermoy in Co. Cork and Dungarvan in Co. Waterford. We are just a short drive from the popular seaside towns of Youghal and Ardmore.

Lismore is easily accessible by car from Ireland’s main cities; we are just 1 hour from Cork and Waterford and 2.5 hours from Dublin. Visitors arriving in Ireland by ferry will reach Lismore in just 2 hours.

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Heritage

Lismore is justifiably proud of its long and distinguished history. Tracing its origins to the arrival of St Carthage in 636AD, Lismore was once a university city attended by scholars

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Explore

Lismore is surrounded by beautiful countryside waiting for you to explore. There are a number of short walks close to the town that will give you a taste of the great outdoors without

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Community

Lismore is a small town with huge community spirit. From the multi-award winning Tidy Towns Committee to sporting champions, professional businesses to voluntary groups everyone has a part to play

What people are saying

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