Your Guide When Visiting Ardmore
Ardmore, County Waterford, is a picturesque village renowned for its stunning coastal views, rich history, and vibrant community. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, knowing how to reach Ardmore is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get to this charming destination. By Car Driving to Ardmore is one of the…
Nestled on a hill overlooking the charming village of Ardmore, County Waterford, St. Paul’s Church is a beautiful testament to the area’s rich ecclesiastical heritage. Built between 1835 and 1840, this small Church of Ireland structure is a place of worship and a significant historical landmark that tells the story of Ardmore’s community and its…
Prepare to be captivated by “45,” an extraordinary film that beautifully captures the essence of community, tradition, and the beloved card game that has brought people together for generations. Directed by the talented Katie Lincoln, this short film offers a heartfelt glimpse into the vibrant social life of Ardmore, County Waterford, where the game of…
Easter Week in 1916 marked a pivotal moment in Irish history as the Easter Rising unfolded in Dublin and beyond. While much of the focus was on the capital, the repercussions of this armed insurrection against British rule were felt throughout Ireland, including in the coastal village of Ardmore, County Waterford. A Brief Overview of…
On any sunny day on the cliff walk in Ardmore, you’ll expect to see many locals and visitors alike looking out to sea hoping to catch glimpse of the whales that grace our coastline. Fortunately, these encounters are also far more frequent. And, we are hoping that our recent series of posts on the shipwrecks…
A Fateful Journey On a foggy St. Patrick’s Day in 1917, the SS Folia, a passenger liner turned cargo ship, met its tragic end off the coast of Ardmore, Ireland. This 145-meter vessel, once a proud member of the Cunard Line fleet, was on a vital mission carrying war supplies from New York to Bristol…
With an abundance of wonderful sea views, beautiful beaches, and heritage-laden shores as far as the eye can see, the temptation to stay longer in Ardmore in County Waterford is practically impossible to resist. The pillars of Ireland’s Ancient East, are proudly displayed around every corner of our wonderful coastal village and each unveils something…
On March 11, 2017, we will reach the 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Folia. She was torpedoed by the German submarine U-53 with the loss of seven lives off the coast of Ardmore. As with all Anniversaries, it is an opportunity to look back and reflect on what life was like. And, it should…
Continuing our series on the sinking of the Folia on March 11th, 1917 off the coast of Ardmore, we include two films that we hope you find of interest. Both films offer rare glimpses of what it was like to be on board a U-Boat and also an insight into life on the seas for…
So often, discussions about shipwrecks give a sense of adventure and even treasure on the high seas. But, these images understandably come crashing down when you hear more of the lives lost at sea. Somehow, hearing the names and ages makes this even more real. Information on their occupations on-board gives an insight into what…