About Dunmore East
Dunmore East is a picturesque coastal village in County Waterford, overlooking Waterford Harbour and the Celtic Sea, around 16 kilometres southeast of Waterford city. It has a strongly maritime character, with a working fishing harbour, sandy coves, colourful cottages and a popular holiday atmosphere, while remaining a settled community year-round. Daily life centres on the village, where residents have access to a small selection of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, with larger grocery and retail provision available in Waterford city and nearby Tramore. The village is known for seafood, harbour walks and outdoor activities, including sailing, kayaking, diving and coastal walking. Families are served by local primary education, while secondary-school pupils generally travel to Waterford city, Tramore or other surrounding towns. Bus Éireann services provide the main public transport connection, and most commuting and shopping journeys are made by car via the R684 and regional roads towards Waterford and Tramore. Notable local attractions include Dunmore East Adventure Centre, the cliff and woodland walks, the harbour and beaches, while The Park and Marine Store are among the recognisable local amenities and businesses.
Property Market in Dunmore East
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What’s in Dunmore East
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Dunmore East and surrounding coastal communities.
Nearby primary school serving families across the Faithlegg and Passage East area.
Independent co-educational school in Waterford city, within commuting distance of Dunmore East.
Well-established secondary school in Waterford city serving boys across the wider area.
Girls’ secondary school in Waterford city with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional service linking Waterford with Dunmore East and other southeast destinations.
Main road connection from the village towards Waterford city and the N25.
Plunkett Station provides rail services to Dublin, Kilkenny, Thomastown and wider connections.
City services provide onward connections for commuting, education, shopping and healthcare.
Former airport site south of Waterford city; nearest commercial air travel is generally Cork.
Amenities
Recognisable Dunmore East venue for food, drinks and relaxed village dining.
Outdoor activity centre offering watersports and adventure experiences around the harbour.
Local maritime-themed store associated with Dunmore East’s harbour and coastal character.
Working fishing and leisure harbour, central to the village’s identity and waterfront activities.
Several sheltered coves and sandy beaches provide swimming, walking and family recreation.
Scenic coastal walking route with woodland sections, sea views and access near the village.
Major supermarkets, shops, hospital services and professional facilities are available in nearby Waterford.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local business providing kayaking, sailing, coasteering and other coastal adventure activities.
Nine-hole parkland course offering golf in a scenic coastal setting near the village.
Active harbour supporting fishing, boating, marine recreation and seasonal visitor activity.
Popular local coastal destination supported by seasonal tourism and community facilities.
Popular harbour-side venue known for food, drinks and views across the waterfront.
Properties For Sale near Dunmore East
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