Looking for something new in the SE

wojazz3 · Guru

Looking for something new in the SE

Michele Erdvig · Host

Bill,

The problem is always finding the music - as you know! Rosslare is really just a place where the ferries come in, a golf course and beaches. I don't think it is what you are looking for. Kilmore Quay is comparable with Dunmore East but is very small. It is on the water with lots of thatched houses. Don't know about music there. I like Inistioge and Graiguenamanagh for small villages.

The larger places such as Wexford, Gorey or Enniscourthy have more by way of pubs, restaurants, etc. And you might take a look at New Ross where the Dunbrody famine ship is anchored. That would have river views.

If you decide to stay in Wexford I know a lovely B&B a few miles from town surrounded by award-winning gardens (great breakfast) but no water views.

Michele

Melissa5 · Guru

Bill: I'm almost completely useless in answering this question, since on our first trip to Ireland, we didn't really get to the southeast!

However I've got a pile of guidebooks here, and see what you think about Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. This is info from the Rough Guide, and one of the two authors writes a lot about music. Dungarvan is on a large bay where the River Colligan meets the sea, and says the Rough Guide it has plenty of traditional music. The Local is a bar on Grattan Square with regular trad sessions thursday through sunday, and a big-name gig monthly.

www.dungarvantourism.ie

www.thelocal.ie

Bridie Dee's on Mary St. has sessions on Saturday and Sunday in winter.

The Moorings has some rooms overlooking the harbour over a pub.

www.mooringsdungarvan.com

There you go, I just told you all about a place I've never been to! biggrin

Dungarvan caught my eye because at the beginning of a chapter in the Rough Guide book it selects Dungarvan as one of the top 6 highlights for counties Waterford and Tipperary.

I'm sure Michele will have some tips for you about places she has been to. aww

Happy travels, and I hope you get an earful of great music!

tony2phones · Guru

I recently asked on TA about somewhere to stay in between Waterford and Kilkenny because I know little about the area.

http://www.tripadvisor.ie/ShowTopic-g186638-i1221-k4653130-l34685454-Waterford_Accomodation-Waterford_County_Waterford.html

wojazz3 · Guru

Yes Michele, I'd love to here about the B&B you have in mind in Wexford. I'm looking into Wexford town to see what there is to know. I found a tew things that suggest there is a pretty active music scene there so that's good.

I hadn't tought about Dungarvan Melissa and I have to think if that is the direction I want to go. It's certainly a possibibility. Thanks for the inputs. Thanksn fro the link Tony, I'll read some more on that.

Bill