About Faithlegg
Faithlegg is a primarily rural and residential area on the eastern side of Waterford city, overlooking the meeting of the River Suir and the River Barrow. It is known for its countryside setting, mature woodland and attractive river scenery, while remaining within practical reach of the city via the Dunmore Road and Passage East approaches. Homes are generally detached houses and small residential developments, with a quieter, more spacious feel than suburban Waterford. Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club is the area’s best-known landmark and provides golf, leisure facilities and dining in a scenic estate setting. Everyday shopping, cafés, pubs and larger services are more readily found along the Dunmore Road, in Ballygunner and in Waterford city, while nearby Cheekpoint and Passage East offer village and riverside character. Families are served by primary schools in surrounding villages and suburbs, with a wider choice of secondary schools and third-level education in Waterford. Commuting is mainly car-based, although local bus services connect the wider Dunmore Road and Waterford area, and the Passage East ferry provides a useful cross-river link towards Wexford.
Property Market in Faithlegg
Based on 2 properties for sale in Faithlegg
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Faithlegg
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Faithlegg and surrounding rural communities.
Gaelscoil-style primary education serving the Passage East and eastern Waterford area.
Well-established primary school serving Ballygunner and nearby Waterford communities.
Independent co-educational secondary school on Waterford’s south-eastern side.
Long-established secondary school located off the Dunmore Road in Waterford.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main route towards Waterford city, Ballygunner, retail parks and suburban services.
Cross-river car ferry linking County Waterford with Ballyhack in County Wexford.
Local routes and connections are available from the wider Dunmore Road area.
City-centre station providing rail services towards Dublin, Kilkenny and the southeast.
Regional road network connects Faithlegg with Waterford, Passage East and surrounding villages.
Amenities
Historic estate offering golf, leisure facilities, accommodation and dining in woodland surroundings.
Local football club providing sporting activity and community involvement around the Faithlegg area.
Outdoor activity centre offering water-based and adventure activities near Dunmore East.
Popular walking and cycling route accessible from Waterford and the wider southeast.
Convenient suburban area with supermarkets, cafés, services and everyday retail provision.
Nearby city centre provides extensive retail, restaurants, cafés, pubs and cultural venues.
Scenic woodland and estate surroundings provide attractive walking opportunities close to home.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community football club serving local players and families in the Faithlegg area.
Major local leisure business centred on a championship golf course and historic house.
Residents participate in nearby parish, school and sporting organisations across eastern Waterford.
Coastal golf club offering recreational and competitive golf near the surrounding villages.
Nearby Areas
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