Tourism
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The Growth of Tramore in the 18th Century
In 1738, William Doyle surveyed the coast of east Waterford and published a chart based on his findings. Doyle noted that Tramore Bay was notorious for shipwrecks and ought to be carefully avoided. Tramore is marked as ‘Tramore Town’ on the chart and two significant houses appear in close proximity to the strand, another where Continue reading
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The History of Seawater Bath Houses in Tramore
Seawater bath houses have a long history in Ireland. The therapeutic use of seawater for health and wellness purposes has been practiced for centuries in various cultures around the world, including Ireland. However, it wasn’t until the 18th and 19th centuries that seawater bath houses became popular in the country. The high mineral content of Continue reading
Tramore of Yore 