Viking settlement site

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About this place

Woodstown (Irish: Baile na Coille, IPA:[ˈbˠalʲəˈnˠaˈkɛl̪ʲə]) is home to a historic settlement measuring 1.5 km by 0.5 km, located on the southern bank of the River Suir, about 5.5 km west of Waterford City in the southeast of Ireland. This site should not be confused with Woodstown beach which is on the western side of Waterford Harbour near the fishing port of Dunmore East.

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Getting There & Parking

Viking settlement site is located in County Waterford, roughly 123 km (1h 50m drive) from Cork and 176 km (2h 35m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 371 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Mount Congreve Gardens (1.5 km away).

Cork123 km

~1h 50m drive

Limerick137 km

~2h drive

Dublin176 km

~2h 35m drive

Nearest car park

Manor Hotel parking · 371 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗