WATERFORD & VICINITY: Although info. 1985, should be of interest re history, sites. Kilcash, 4 m N of Kilsheelan, between Carrick-on-Suir and Waterford; forest walks, viewing points. Kilcash Castle, ruins overshadowed by Slievenamon Mountains, well worth the climb. Kilclooney, Forest walks, access to Crotty's Rock and Comeragh Mountain lakes. Kilmacthomas, 15 m (25 km) SW of Waterford - Good views, good climbing country. Kilnamack, 1 m N of Clonmel: Forest walks, viewing point. Kilsheelan, near Clonmel: Scenic riverside and forest walks. Knockadirragh Hill, 2 m N of Dunmore East, with fine views. Knockatourney/Croaghaun Hill, 12 m NE of Dungarvan off N25; forest walks, viewing points. Knockballinery, on Clogheen-Newcastle road, riverside walks, woodland drive, picnic area. Knockeen, 1 m SW of Waterford on N25 to Dungarvan, picnic site and access to Sugar Loaf Rock. Knockeen Dolmen, 3 m N of Tramore, excellently preserved. Lady's Abbey, 1.5 m (2 km) S of Ardfinnan, ruins of ancient Carmelite foundation. Lough Coumshingaum, 10 m SW of Carrick; rock climbing centre. Lyreanearla, 5 m S of Clonmel on Nire valley road, walks with extensive views, picnic area. Marlfied, near Clonmel, riverside walk just E of Knocklofty Bridge. Mount Congreve Demesne, 5 mg W of Waterford, just N of N25; attractive gardens, woodlands. New Ross (Wexford), 21 m (34 km) NE of Waterford: One of Co. Wexford's oldest towns, on banks of the River Barrow. Narrow streets have medieval air. Very fetching tall, Dutch-style houses on quays. St. Mary's (NM), Church Lane: Ruins of early 13th c. parish church. Tholsel, civic insignia and documents including James II Charter. River cruises along Barrow and Nore rivers. Three-hour cruise, dinner served aboard. Nire Valley, 4 m E of Ballymacarbery, walks, picnics. Oaklands, 1 m S of New Ross on Campile road, forest walks, picnic place. Passage East, 7 m E of Waterford, charming old-world riverside village, good view from hill behind village. Ferry to Ballyhack. Forest walks to the north. River Suir, two roads, one on each side, run E from Clonmel. Many fine views of river and Comeragh Mountains. Rocket's Castle, 2 m N of Portlaw, forest walks, picnic area. St. Patrick's Well, 1 m W of Clonmel, still a place of pilgrimage, one of Tipperary's most attractive glens. Slade, E side of Hook Head, near lighthouse: Tiny fishing village, ruins of 14th century castle and later fortified house overlook mole encircling harbour. Stradbally, 6 m NE of Dungarvan, with interesting coves and fine cliff walks. Tintern Abbey, 3.5 m N of Fethard: Cistercian, built about 1200, ruins hidden among trees. Approached by long drive, signpost at gate. Tory Hill, 8 m N of Waterford, superb views of surrounding plain, Waterford city and harbour. Tower Hill, 1/2 m NW of Portlaw, with forest walks and viewing points. Tramore, 8 m S of Waterford. Top holiday resort with 3 miles of sandy beach. Attractions include 60-acre amusement park, miniature railway, marina. Tramore races. Walks: SW along the Doneraile cliffs - tremendous natural views, plus three white pillars, 18th century navigational aids topped by "The Metal Man." Also along the promenade to a range of sandhills known as The Burrows. Garraus Strand and Kilfarrasy Strand, W of town. Bicycles: Pickardstown Service Station. Tramore Golf Club, 18 holes. Woodstown Strand, 3 m S of Passage East: Pleasant, secluded beach. Ballyglan Riding Centre.