Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral
An outdoor landmark in Ardmore
In the 5th century, the pre-Patrician saint, Declan, founded the monastery in Ardmore, a seaside village located about 15km from Youghal, County Waterford. Today, a number of structures remain, including the 12th-century round tower and cathedral.
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Entry
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What parents should know
In the 5th century, the pre-Patrician saint, Declan, founded the monastery in Ardmore, a seaside village located about 15km from Youghal, County Waterford.
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Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
Unguided Heritage Ireland site - freely accessible outdoor archaeological monument. No formal operating hours specified on official Heritage Ireland page.
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