Waterford Harbour is a broad and beautiful in inlet
of the sea, more than three miles wide in places, which
drains three rivers. Viking traders created two sea
ports, which developed into the towns of New Ross and
Waterford.
The Passage East car ferry runs continously from 7am
- 10pm and opens up the Hook Peninsula to anybody staying
at Gaultier Lodge. Directly across from Gaultier is
the old fort of Duncannon, which was built at the time
of the Spanish Armada.
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The Hook Lighthouse at Hook head was build more than
800 years ago and is still operational and open to the
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Waterford City was captured in the 12th Century by the
Normans and was turned into a stronghold. The Town itself
is a maze of narrow streets, which date from medieval
times. Reginald’s Tower now a museum dates from
the 12th Century is more or less unchanged from its
original state.
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The Tower was the location of the famous marriage
between Strongbow and Aofie the King of Lenister's daughter.
Close by is the central tower of the Black friars Dominican
Priory which was built in 1226 and still stands to this
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There are also some interesting examples of Georgina
architecture, some designed by John Roberts who also
designed Gaultier Lodge and most notably Christ Church
(1770-9) and the R.C. Cathedral Holy Trinity (1793-6).
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Local hunting is available during the season
with the following packs:
Waterford Foxhounds (Tuesdays & Saturdays)
Kill Harriers (Sundays)
Woodstown Harriers (Sundays)
Wexford Foxhounds (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Kilkenny Foxhounds (Mondays and Fridays)
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| There are many equestrian facilities
in the area where horses can be hired out for
hunting and for lessons. |
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