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Waterford Harbour (Irish: Loch Dá Chaoch / Cuan Phort Láirge) is a natural harbour at the mouth of the Three Sisters; the River Nore, the River Suir and the River Barrow in Ireland. It is navigable for shipping to both Waterford[1] and New Ross. The Port of Waterford is capable of accommodating vessels up to 32,000 tons dwt.[2] It separates County Waterford from County Wexford on the eastern side of the estuary.

Dunmore East is a fishing village and popular holiday resort situated on the west side of the harbour and is generally considered to be the western limit. On the west side, there is also a headland called Creaden Head The eastern limit is Hook Head, marked by the Hook Lighthouse, on the Hook peninsula.

  1. ^ Raes, Veronique (8 May 2018). "15 Best Things to Do in Waterford (Ireland)". The Crazy Tourist. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.portofwaterford.com/

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