For a person who hates the cold sea, splashworld is a safe haven.. Ive gone on holiday in tramore…read moreevery summer since i was a young child. Splashworld has 2 big slides for kids one dark and one light that have twists and turns. It has a small slide into the main pool ideal for young kids. There is a toddlers area aswell with slides and such in a child themed way. there is a small lazy river for kids and adults alike. Every 15 or 30 minutes there is a wave machine turned on which can be enjoyed by all but i wouldnt recommend for toddlers. There are lifeguards on duty at all times including the 2 big slides. There is a sauna(steamroom) in the pool area for adults to relax and a viewing area for the non swimmers. And if your staying in the pebblebeach resort you can get a discount for your trip to splashworld. Splashworld is great entertainment for all the family. Find this and more Gyms and Leisure Centres in Waterford at http://gyms-in-waterford.blogspot.com

The main feature in Splashworld is a 25 metre pool which was especially built for family fun - it…read morehas a wave machine, an extended shallow side, and lots of greenery and fun stuff for kids, including a pirate theme on the walls. They also cater for those who want to actually swim rather than play in the pool, dedicating times for lane swimming both early morning and after work. A swimming club uses the pool regularly also. Upstairs is a fully equipped gym. Great family friendly changing rooms. In addition to one-off usage, various memberships are available, including short-term membership for summer holidays. Thumbs up all round.

Woodstown beach is a surprisingly beautiful beach. Surprising in that it's situated not along the…read morecoast, but along the river Suir - the waterway that flows through Waterford to the sea at Dunmore East. It has the whitest softest sand in the county, and is the best place to go to pick shells - it is literally littered with sparkling pink and white shells. For this reason it is loved by children who come home with bulging pockets. It stretches for about 2 miles - with a spine of low grassy dunes and a shore which banks steeply when the tide is in. Only downside is that it can get busy at weekends in summertime, when finding vacant spaces in the nearby carlot can be challenging.

We stayed at Faithlegg House and Golf Club when visiting the Waterford area. When driving into the…read moregrounds, the views are breathtaking! The golf course is expansive and there is the hotel house, pro shop, clubhouse, cocktail lounge, and formal restaurant on site. When checking into our rooms, we quickly realized that we were not in the correct rooms per our reservation. We had a golf course view rather than garden view and bed sizes were incorrect. Management was not able to do anything till the following day but accommodated our group for the error with a comped 3 course dinner and drinks in the formal dining room. The food between dinner and breakfast was some of the best we've tried on the trip thus far for flavor. Drinks were also made extremely well and the hotel offers free live music in the lounge every other day from 9:30 - 11:30pm. The rooms were very spacious and beautifully historical. The bathrooms appeared to be updated in opposition to the rooms. Note that all rooms do not have air conditioning but they supply each room with a fan and certain windows can open. Golfing didn't start till around 8am so noise wasn't an issue in the mornings. The drive into town was about 20-25 minutes and ubers/taxi rides were about 20-26 euros to get there. Overall, we had a tough start to our experience but they did take care of us, the grounds were beautiful, and it was wonderful staying somewhere that was historical.

Driving up to this hotel was a wonderful sight, with the manicured green golf courses and the…read morestunning building, it was what we needed after a long day of traveling. There was a signature drink in the lobby upon arrival to refresh you after a long day exploring. Check-in was a breeze; they handed you an old-style key for your room. The rooms were nice with an added raised area to be able to put your luggage. The restaurant was very accommodating of a gluten allergy, and they would walk me through what was available and change some of the items on the menu to fit my dietary needs. It was hard to leave here after the 2 nights.

Wonderful classes. Great coach. Very considerate of any inability to do certain poses.read more

Wonderful location, stunningly beautiful views of the opposite headland's Hook Lighthouse, the…read moreriver estuary and (on a clear day) the Saltee Islands. Even if you don't play golf, you'll want to travel up to the top of the cliff to see these sweeping views. Very comfortable clubhouse, with a lovely little terrace overlooking the 18th hole. You'll find pub-ish food rather than haute cuisine or regular restaurant fare. The staff are great: really helpful and welcoming. The course itself is maturing, and will one day be a great course to play. Right now, it's a pleasant rather than challenging day out.

Thank you Tom for making Jim's experience extra special! Would highly recommend the rally…read moreconnection for a very good time. Very professional and good natured. Will have to come back again some day.

FLOOR IT! Brake, release, turn, FLOOR IT!…read more (rinse, lather, repeat) I'm sure you've seen Rally events on TV; you know, those crazy guys driving really fast down narrow roads and sliding through turns kilometer after kilometer? Well, if you ever thought that you would like to try your hand at driving in one of those cars, Rally Connection is the place to go. The had 2 cars out today: Subaru, and a Ford MkII. Both are rear-wheel drive and ready to go with all the trimmings. I was in the Subaru, a favorite of mine, and it was awesome to be able to slide through turns and really learn how to drive fast, and in control. The instructors are very good as well. My instructor, can't remember his name, was very patient with me and had lots of great tips during each turn. They guide you through the whole course and you have the same instructor the whole morning. While I had driven in rally events (mostly very amature) it was good to have someone show me the lines, tell me when to brake, and most importantly; WHEN TO SPEED UP! Will I go back: you bet your ass I will! There's nothing like feeling the rear end start to slide while you maintain control the whole way through. This place is great, and I suggest that everyone should check it out.

Never been here before, very good stadium by League of Ireland standards and lots of parking for…read moreaway supporters.

Tramore is a really nice beach, only about 20 mins by car from Waterford city. It's not too big but…read moreexactly small either, and there is a nice promenade and seems like a great place for a walk or to bring your dog if you have one. There is a car park conveniently located as well as toilets (which aren't the cleanest by the way, but that is to be expected of beach toilets), and when I went there with my classmates there were a good few people; surfers, school sports group and a few people with their dogs or kids. It took us about 10 mins or so to walk from one end to the other, and the view is beautiful so it was a great place for taking pictures! I recommend it highly for anyone visiting Waterford, especially if it is a nice day. Overall, calm and serene, great view, easy access and close to the city.

Tramore beach is a wonderful sandy beach sweeping for miles from the foot of Tramore town to the…read moredistant sand-dunes. In fact, Tramore town derives its name from the Irish words "Tra Mhor", Tra meaning beach, and Mor meaning Big. Big Beach. It's popular with surfers, strollers and swimmers alike, and is big enough to encompass them all. The cliff end of the beach has a swimming area called "Ladies Slip", dating from when ladies and gents swam in different areas. Not surprising given the bathing costumes of the day - being seen in a saggy crotch revealing wet woollen bathing costume, complete with frilly (non-waterproof) hat, would have killed off any passion in even the most ardent suitor. Today, happily, bikinis abound and ladies are no longer conscribed to the cliff end. A promenade marches along the first mile or so of the beach, marked mid-way by a life-guards hut. Locally given the poetic moniker "the Prom". At high tide the waves pound this wall, and delighted kids and dogs scream as they're drowned in the surf storming the wall. You'll also see surfers appear from nowhere at the merest hint of a swell. Tramore is a famous surfing beach, having hosted numerous national and international surfing competitions. Well worth a visit.