Local Essentials
The practical stuff most travel sites skip. Everything you need to know before visiting Dungarvan, from parking to pharmacies.
Accessibility
Greenway
The Waterford Greenway is a sealed, level former railway line, suitable for wheelchairs and buggies for much of its length. The Dungarvan-to-Durrow section from the Abbeyside trailhead is the most accessible local stretch.
Castle
Dungarvan Castle has a cobbled courtyard and historic structures; the ground level is largely accessible but the upper floors of the barracks involve stairs. Contact the OPW for specific access information.
Beaches
Clonea Strand has a car park close to the beach; check seasonally for any beach-access matting. The Cunnigar is a natural sand spit with no surfaced path and is not wheelchair accessible.
For detailed venue-level accessibility, contact venues directly. Coverage in Dungarvan is patchy online.
ATMs & Banking
Bank of Ireland ATM
Grattan Square, Dungarvan
On Grattan Square. Free for most Irish and European bank cards.
AIB ATM
Meagher Street, Dungarvan
AIB branch near the town centre.
Bike Rental
Dungarvan Greenway Bike Hire (O'Mahony Cycles)
At the Abbeyside trailhead, 14 Sexton Street. Adult bikes from around €15/day, e-bikes around €35, child seats and trailers available. Booking ahead recommended in summer.
Emergency Services
General Emergency
112 or 999
Coast Guard
112 (ask for Coast Guard); Helvick Head Coast Guard unit covers Dungarvan Bay
Garda Station
Dungarvan Garda Station, Youghal Road, X35 PX81, +353 58 48600
University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Road, X91 ER8E (about 45 km east in Waterford city)
+353 51 848 000University Hospital Waterford (UHW)
The nearest A&E to Dungarvan is in Waterford city, about 45 km (roughly 45 minutes) east via the N25. There is no Emergency Department in Dungarvan town itself.
There is no A&E in Dungarvan; the nearest is University Hospital Waterford in Waterford city. For an emergency on the bay or the Cunnigar, call 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
Luggage Storage
No dedicated luggage storage in Dungarvan. The Park Hotel and Lawlor's Hotel will usually hold bags for guests on check-in or check-out days. Ask your accommodation.
Parking
Grattan Square parking
Rate: Pay-and-display on the square and side streets; check current tariff on the meter
On-street parking around Grattan Square, close to the shops and the castle. Verify current rates locally.
Davitt's Quay car park
Quayside parking near the castle, the Moorings, and the library.
Pharmacies
A.J. Hallahan Pharmacy
38 Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Central pharmacy on Grattan Square. Closed Sundays. Verify exact hours by phone.
Murray's CarePlus Pharmacy
41 Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 WP97
On Grattan Square in the town centre. Closed Sundays.
Kelly's Pharmacy
High Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 XV10
On High Street, a short walk from Grattan Square.
Supermarkets & Groceries
SuperValu Dungarvan
The Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Central supermarket on the quay, good for picnic supplies before the Greenway or the Cunnigar.
Aldi Dungarvan
Davis Street area, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Discount supermarket near the town centre. Confirm exact address and hours before relying on them.
Taxis & Rideshare
Local taxi rank, Grattan Square
Taxi rank on Grattan Square in the town centre. Several local operators serve Dungarvan; ask at your accommodation for a current number.
Public Toilets
Grattan Square, Dungarvan
WiFi & Connectivity
Dungarvan Library
Free public WiFi during opening hours at the Central Library, Davitt's Quay.
Dungarvan Tourist Information Office
Tourist office at 51 Main Street (Parnell Street); staff can help with local information during opening hours.
SIM Cards
No tourist-SIM-specific shops in Dungarvan. Pick up a prepaid SIM in Waterford city or Cork before arriving, or buy top-up at the supermarkets and newsagents on Grattan Square. A tourist SIM with 10GB data costs around €20.