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25 Aug

The Blackwater River Valley

The Blackwater River Valley has long been a destination for discerning tourists eager to seek out something ne...

24 Aug

How did it get its name?

Camphire House is situated at the confluence of the rivers bride & blackwater in the west of Co. Waterford...

27 Jul

Molana Abbey

One of the many fascinating historical sites on the River Blackwater, Molana Abbey was an important site of le...

29 Jun

Dromana House

One of the many sights along the #MunsterBlackwater is Dromana House. The medieval castle of Dromana occupied...

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The Blackwater River Valley

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