Things To Do In The Lismore Area
Lismore is located where the N72 road crosses the River Blackwater. In the 7th century, Lismore was the site of the well-known Lismore Abbey. It is also home to Lismore Castle, the birth place to the "Father of Chemistry" Sir Robert Boyle (of Boyle's Law).
Lismore Heritage Centre
Located in the centre of town, Lismore Heritage Centre is a must for those wishing to learn of the town's illustrious past. The Heritage Centre has an award winning audio visual display of Lismore history plus an exhibition space dedicated to the life of Robert Boyle 'The Father of Modern Chemistry'.
| Distance: |
Approx 59km from Kilmeadan |
| Address: |
Lismore, Co Waterford. |
| Phone: |
058 54975 |
| E-mail: |
amccabe@lismoreheritage.ie |
| Web site: |
www.discoverlismore.com |
| Open: |
Opening hours Mon - Fri 9:30 - 5pm. Weekends May - Oct Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 12noon - 5pm. |
| Admission: |
See website for details |
Lismore Castle Gardens & Gallery
The Castle has views over rolling, wooded hills to the Knockmealdown Mountains beyond and two wonderful gardens that can be enjoyed during the summer months.
| Distance: |
Approx 59km from Kilmeadan |
| Address: |
Lismore Castle, Lismore, Co Waterford. |
| Phone: |
058 54061 |
| E-mail: |
gardens@lismorecastle.com |
| Web site: |
www.lismorecastlegardens.com |
| Open: |
Good Fri - 30th September 7 days a week 10:30 - 5:30 Last entry 4:30pm |
| Admission: |
Adults €8.00 Concession €5.00 |
General websites for all information on Lismore
www.lismore-ireland.com