South East Ireland Tourism
Travel guide to Ireland's south east
Travel guide to Ireland's south east
Ballymacarbry, Waterford
Ballymacarbry, Waterford
The Nire Valley forms part of the northern border between Co. Waterford and Co. Tipperary and its exploration pivots round the lovely village of Ballymacarbry on the main route from Dungarvan to Clonmel (R671-R672). Time spent here introduces the visitor to an easy, friendly atmosphere and a hinterland which is gloriously varied and beautiful. Those who enjoy the great outdoors, who relish good conversation and who delight in a song or a dance and a good laugh, will love this village and its colourful atmosphere.
The group has established a highly successful annual Autumn Mountain Walking Festival which is held on the second weekend in October. The local pubs join in the spirit of the weekend and traditional music is provided each night.
Angling: Game angling in the Nire area is a must for serious anglers. The best three waters include the Nire, which produces early fly hatches, the Suir with excellent summer hatches and the Tar, where the hatches are active late in the season. The Ryan Family at Clonanav Farmhouse provide angling expertise and instruction with registered and experienced instructors. Fishing permits can be arranged through any of the guesthouses in the area.
Self Drive: Follow the Nire Drive Sign from Melody’s Lounge Bar where the road follows the course of the River Nire. This road embraces both the Nire and Comeragh Drives, as they converge for a spell before splitting again later. Just before a metal bridge over the River Nire, left, turn right at a thatched cottage where a detour, (8km approx. round trip), signposted Nire Valley Lakes, is well worth taking on a fine day. Continue past Nire Church to the car park, where a road barrier prevents further progress by car. Spectacular mountain scenery, with elevated views of the River Nire, can be enjoyed from this vantage point.
Return past Nire Church To Nire Drive, turning right and then immediately left over the bridge. The road climbs through woodland beyond which the road divides, with the Comeragh Drive swinging off to the right and the Nire Drive swinging left towards Clonmel in Co Tipperary.
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What to see and do in Ballymacarbry
Guided Walks: The walker will find a series of published walks of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty, with most achievable by anyone with a fair degree of fitness. Nire Valley Failte, the local tourism group, has identified a series of walks ranging from two to four hours duration.The group has established a highly successful annual Autumn Mountain Walking Festival which is held on the second weekend in October. The local pubs join in the spirit of the weekend and traditional music is provided each night.
Angling: Game angling in the Nire area is a must for serious anglers. The best three waters include the Nire, which produces early fly hatches, the Suir with excellent summer hatches and the Tar, where the hatches are active late in the season. The Ryan Family at Clonanav Farmhouse provide angling expertise and instruction with registered and experienced instructors. Fishing permits can be arranged through any of the guesthouses in the area.
Self Drive: Follow the Nire Drive Sign from Melody’s Lounge Bar where the road follows the course of the River Nire. This road embraces both the Nire and Comeragh Drives, as they converge for a spell before splitting again later. Just before a metal bridge over the River Nire, left, turn right at a thatched cottage where a detour, (8km approx. round trip), signposted Nire Valley Lakes, is well worth taking on a fine day. Continue past Nire Church to the car park, where a road barrier prevents further progress by car. Spectacular mountain scenery, with elevated views of the River Nire, can be enjoyed from this vantage point.
Return past Nire Church To Nire Drive, turning right and then immediately left over the bridge. The road climbs through woodland beyond which the road divides, with the Comeragh Drive swinging off to the right and the Nire Drive swinging left towards Clonmel in Co Tipperary.
Ballymacarbry Map
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