Exploring Waterford's Ancient Monuments
Recommended Websites
A list of useful and informative websites relating to Irish Archaeology
The Heritage Council
Seeking to protect and enhance the richness, quality and diversity of Ireland's national heritage.
The Standing Stone
Excellent website covering monuments in the Irish midlands.
Megalithomania
Long established active website that covers all of Ireland with a huge database of monuments.
Knowth
Website highlighting the famous monuments of Ireland's Boyne Valley
Megalithic Ireland
Site featuring Irish megalithic, early ecclesiastical and fortified sites
Megalithic Monuments Of Ireland
Lots of information and photos on Irish Megaliths
Bonane Heritage Park
Website of Co. Kerry Heritage Park which has an abundance of well preserved multi-period archaeological sites
Irish Stones
An excellent new website which documents the many megalithic and medieval places of Ireland
Stonehunters
An ever growing new website which visits and logs ancient sites and megaliths
Waterford Websites
Ellen Mc Carthy
Born in West Waterord close to the Comeragh mountains, Ellen is among Ireland's top selling novelists
Lismore Heritage Town
Informative website about one of Waterford's most historic towns
Dunmore Walks
Website aimed at promoting walking tourism around the beautiful picturesque village of Dunmore East
Comeragh Mountaineering Club
One of the premier Mountaineering and Hill Walking Clubs in the South East of Ireland
De La Salle Scout Group
A vibrant 'action packed' website with lots of photos and information about the group's activities
Mount Melleray Abbey
Cistercian monastery and home to five Ogham stones
Waterford Accommodation
Fitzwilton Hotel
Luxury 4 Star hotel in the centre of Waterford City
Comeragh Hostel
An excellent base from which to explore the many attractions of the Comeragh mountains and beyond
Irish Websites
Irish Lichens
A fantastic and fascinating website which explores the many species of Lichen found in Ireland
Irish Wildflowers
Photographs and details of over 800 native and introduced wildflowers found in Ireland
Claudia Dingle
Irish artist specialising in watercolours
Documenting Ireland
An excellent new website documenting places in Ireland
University College Cork
Founded in 1845, UCC is one of the oldest Universities in Ireland
Castlecomer Discovery Park
With its varied attractions, this is an ideal location for couples, families, tour groups, school groups or individuals.
Ogham Wish
Ogham Wishes individually painted on hand made paper and beautifully framed
International Websites - Archaeology
Ancient Craft
An excellent website dedicated to archaeology, including ancient craft and technologies dating from pre-history through to 10th century.
Featured
Mothel Carved Stone
Tallest Stone
Waterford's tallest standing stone is located 5 km from Tramore. The impressive stone measures 3.7m in height. See it Here
Monument Guide
Types of Monument on this website
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Top 5 visiting countries to Prehistoric Waterford
Jan 2011
USA, Czech Republic, Ireland, Ukraine, and Russian Federation
Website last updated Feb 8th, 2012
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'Stumbled On'
Check out some recent finds
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Map of Waterford
showing major monuments
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