- Ring New Cemetery, Ring. Tom Clancy (1920–1990), a musician in Irish folk music, member of the famous Clancy Brothers group that popularised traditional Irish songs internationally during the folk revival; known for his powerful voice on hits like “The Rising of the Moon” and “The Jug of Punch”; his family roots and early influences were in Ring.
- Christchurch Cathedral, A famous 15th-century cadaver tomb (Rice’s tomb), for James Rice, the wealthy medieval merchant and eleven-time Mayor of Waterford who founded a notable chantry chapel, and his wife Elizabeth.
- Saint Declan’s Monastery (Ardmore): Contains the ruins of a medieval church and the grave of St. Declan.
- Kilbarry Cemetery: Site of a former Knights Templar preceptory (established 1180) with graves dating back to 1598.
- Kilrush Famine Graveyard (Dungarvan): A significant memorial to victims of the Great Famine.
- Newtown churchyard; Kilmacthomas, Donnchadh Rua Mac Conmara (c.1715–1810),Gaelic poet and wandering bard, known for his lively, often humorous verses in Irish, including songs and satires; associated with west Munster traditions.
- Faithlegg Churchyard, near Cheekpoint , Cornelius Bolton (1751–1829, a prominent 18th-century landowner who built the original Faithlegg House in 1783 and developed the nearby port and village of Cheekpoint.
List of Graveyards in Waterford
Aglish Graveyard, Annestown (St. Anne’s Churchyard), Ardmore (Cathedral and Round Tower Graveyard), Ardmore (St. Declan’s Churchyard), Ballinaneesagh Graveyard, Ballyduff (St. Michael’s Churchyard), Ballygunner (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Ballylaneen (St. Anne’s Churchyard), Ballymacarbry (St. Laurence’s Churchyard), Ballymote Graveyard, Ballynakill Graveyard, Ballytruckle (St. John’s Churchyard), Bunmahon (Knockmahon Churchyard), Cappoquin (St. Mary’s RC Churchyard), Carrickbeg (St. Molleran’s Churchyard), Clashmore (St. Mochuda’s Churchyard), Clonea (St. Cronan’s Churchyard), Clonegam Graveyard, Colligan Graveyard, Comeragh Graveyard, Crooke Churchyard, Drumcannon Graveyard, Dungarvan (Old Parish Churchyard), Dungarvan (St. Augustine’s Churchyard), Dungarvan (St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Dungarvan (St. Mary’s RC Cemetery), Dunhill (St. John the Baptist Churchyard), Faithlegg (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Fenor (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Fews Graveyard, Grange (Holy Trinity Churchyard), Guilcagh Graveyard, Islandtarsney Graveyard, Kilbarry Graveyard (Waterford City), Kilbride Graveyard, Kilbrien Graveyard, Kilburne Graveyard, Kilcockan Churchyard, Kilcop Graveyard, Kilgobinet Graveyard, Killea (Holy Cross Churchyard), Kilmacthomas (St. Anne’s Churchyard), Kilmeadan (St. Nicholas’ Churchyard), Kilmolash Graveyard, Kilrossanty (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Kilrush Graveyard (Dungarvan), Kilwatermoy Graveyard, Knockanore Graveyard, Lickoran Graveyard, Lismore (Cathedral of St. Carthage Graveyard), Lismore (St. Anne’s Churchyard), Lisnakill Graveyard, Mothel Abbey Graveyard, Newcastle (St. John’s Churchyard), Piltown (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Portlaw (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Rathgormuck (St. Andrew’s Churchyard), Rathmoylan Graveyard, Reanaclogheen Graveyard, Reilig Mhuire (Waterford City), Ringagonagh (St. Nicholas’ Churchyard), Rossduff Graveyard, Rossmire Graveyard, St. Declans Cemetery (Ardmore), St. Mary’s Churchyard (Waterford City), Stradbally (St. James’ Churchyard), Tallow (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Tallow (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Tallowbridge Graveyard, Templemichael Graveyard, Tooraneena Graveyard, Tramore (Holy Cross Churchyard), Tramore (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Waterford City (Christ Church Cathedral Graveyard), Waterford City (St. Mary’s Quaker Burial Ground), Waterford City (St. Stephen’s Churchyard), Whitechurch Graveyard
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County Waterford:
Ireland’s county Waterford is steeped in Viking and medieval history, with Waterford City’s Reginald’s Tower and Viking Triangle showcasing ancient artefacts. The Copper Coast, a UNESCO Geopark, offers dramatic coastal walks, while the Lismore Castle gardens provide serene beauty. Other attractions include the beaches of Tramore and historic Dunmore East. Waterford is Ireland’s 21st largest county by size (1,838 square km) and 20th largest by population (127,363). Population peaked at 196,187 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 71,439 in 1961. In terms of hospitality, Waterford is Ireland’s ninth most visited tourist county with around 225,000 international visitors per year.
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