Gaeltacht na nDéise, Irish language territory in County Waterford, Ireland
Gaeltacht na nDéise encompasses 62 square kilometers along Ireland's southeastern coast, containing the parishes of Ring and Old Parish near Dungarvan.
The region received official Gaeltacht status through the Gaeltacht Areas Order of 1956, establishing protected boundaries for Irish language preservation.
The area maintains a distinct Irish language dialect and features traditional music performances, Sean Nós singing, and regular cultural events throughout the year.
Local Link 361 bus service connects the region to Dungarvan and Youghal, while multiple walking trails offer routes ranging from 3.5 to 6 kilometers.
The area includes Reilig an tSléibhe, a famine graveyard with unmarked graves and memorial inscriptions documenting the 1840s Great Famine period.
Location: Munster
GPS coordinates: 52.05000,-7.58330
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:22
Copper Coast Geopark
18.1 km
Ardmore Cathedral
14.9 km
Dungarvan Castle
4.9 km
Mine Head Lighthouse
6.4 km
Clonea Castle
6.6 km
Kiltera Ogham Stones
18.3 km
Dungarvan Courthouse
5.2 km
Dromana House-Gate Lodge
19 km
Ardmore ogham stones
14.9 km
Ballinacourty Point Lighthouse
3.8 km
Rincrew Bridge
21 km
Erin's Hope Monument
2.6 km
St James' Church
12 km
The Mall House
21 km
St Augustine's Church
4.6 km
Barnawee Bridge
5.7 km
Kinsalebeg Church
19.5 km
Knockmahon Church
18.1 km
Ballyvoyle Bridge
8 km
Church of the Holy Trinity
12.4 km
Church of the Assumption
16.5 km
Ardmore Round Tower
14.9 km
Kilmacthomas Railway Viaduct
20.6 km
Durrow Railway Viaduct
11.4 km
Pier Head
20.9 km
Youghal Visitor Centre
21 km
Helvick New Pier
2.7 km
Ballyvoyle Railway Viaduct
9 kmReviews
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