Dungarvan, Market town and seaport in County Waterford, Ireland
Description
Dungarvan sits at the mouth of the Colligan River on Ireland's southeastern coast and has a deep natural harbor that allows larger vessels to enter. The town spans two parishes and is shaped by the river that runs through its center.
History
In the late 1100s, King John of England ordered a castle built to control the harbor area strategically. This early fortification shaped how the settlement developed as a defended trading post.
Culture
The harbor area serves as a gathering place where fishermen moor their boats and locals walk along the waterfront. This working port keeps the town's trading traditions alive in how people move through and use the space.
Practical
Main Irish roads make it easy to reach by car, and buses run regularly to Cork and Waterford throughout the day. The harbor is within walking distance of the town center, and most areas are easy to explore on foot.
Did you know?
Digs at Gallows Hill uncovered several burials from the 1500s and 1600s at what was once an execution site. These discoveries reveal how the hilltop served as both a place of punishment and a burial ground across centuries.
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