AROUND WATERFORD & VICINITY: Though following pertains to circa 1985, history and content may be of interest: Bohadoon, on Comeragh drive near Kilrossanty village, W Waterford, forest walks, viewing point. Brownstown Head, east of Tramore, fine walks. Bunmahon, 11 miles W of Tramore. Tiny fishing village with fine sandy beaches, surrounded by cliffs. Bracing 4 m (6 km) cliff walk to Stradbally. Carrick-on-Suir, 17 miles NW of Waterford. One of Munster's )(Province) most picturesque towns, scenically set on banks of River Suir. Carrick Castle: Elizabeth fortified mansion, only one of its kind in Ireland. N Gallery has fine stucco work. Resident caretaker. Cheekpoint, 8 miles E of Waterford: Suirway Inn lots of atmosphere, many curios. Cheekpoint Hill, excellent views of Waterford city and harbour. Clonea, 3 miles E of Dungarvan: Fine, sandy beach. Cloneen, near Fethard: Pony trekking. Anr House Farm. Clonmel, 30 miles NW of Waterford. Tipperary's main town, most attractively set in River Suir valley, includes a number of interesting ol buildings. Excellent base for exploring Comeragh and Knockmealdown Mountains. Franciscan church, Abbey St., 19th c. restoration on site of 13th c. foundation. St. Mary's Catholic church near Franciscan church also dates from 19th c., magnificent ceiling, elaborate high altar. Museum & art gallery, Parnell Street: Large collection of local material, paintings and photographs. Undergone extensive renovation, likely to re-open early 1985, contact person at that time was Patrick Holland. Town Hall, Corporation regalia. Old Town Wall, best-preserved section partly encloses 19th c. St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Mary Street. Hearn's Hotel, Parnell St: Bianconi horse-drawn ar service started here in 1815. Clock which timed the system in hotel. Regal Theatre, occasional performances. Gladstone street offers superb views across ri! ver to mountains: Attractive old shopfronts. Mitchel Street, off Gladstone Street: Narrow, shop-lined, interesting. Pleasant riverside walks. Racing: Regular meetings at Powerstown. Greyhound racing: Twice weekly races at Davis Road track. Powers 'o the Pot, pony trekking centre, Harneys Cross. Bicycles: Hackett, West Gate. Michael McDermott, Foodmarket, Irishtown. Bill Purcell, The Mall. Clonmel Golf Club, 18 holes. Clonmines: Head of Bannow Bay, medieval town falling into decay, portions of four castles and three churches overlooking a pleasant estuary. Coolfin, just beyond Portlaw Catholic Church; forest walks, rhododendrons. Coolnamuck, 3 miles W of Carrick-on-Suir, forest walks, viewing points. Crehanagh North, 1 miles E of Carrick-on-Suir, forest walks. Curraghmore House, Portlaw, 10 miles W of Waterford: Gardens in beautiful setting, fine bronze statues, only shell of houes remains. NE of demesne, Mother Brown's Hill. Davwood, 3 miles W of Mahonbridge, near Kilmacthomas; forest and riverside walks, viewing points, scenic drive. Dunbrody Abbey, near Campile: Great roofless church dating from 12 c. Fine views to confluence of Nore and Suir rivers. Dumore East, 9 miles SE of Waterford: Breton-style fishing village, neat, thatched cottages. Tiers of houses rise steeply from harbour. Sea angling centre. Walks around harbour area and to nearby Creadon Head and black Knob promontory. Coves also worth exploring. Sailing: Contact June Bullock. Geneva Barracks, 2 miles S of Passage East: Settlement founded in 1785 by gold and silversmiths from Geneva. Later used as military barracks and prison, now ruins, restoration in progress 1985. Glenarey, 2 miles S of Clonmel. Forest walks, strolls alongside Glenarey River. Castle ruins. Gurteen, near Kilsheelan, walks by river Suir, riverside picnic area. Hook Peninsula, 20 m SE of Waterford; craggy finger of land pointing into the Atlantic. Whatever the wind direction, one side of the Hook is always calm. Lighthouse is one of the oldest in the world! Tower over 700 years old, but a light has been burning here for over twice as long! The peninsula has many undistrubed beaches and coves. Dollar Bay, on W side reputedly hides an 18th c. Spanish teasure. John F. Kennedy Park, 5 m (8 km) S of New Ross: 410 acre park, opened 1968, overlooks Kennedy ancestral home at Dunganstown one mile away. Some 270 acres devoted to arboretum, with worldwide selection of trees and shrubs Forest garden, tremendous views, many varied walks. Picnic area. More to follow - .