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Passage East, 50 miles west of Rossiare, is a quaint riverside village of winding streets and picturesque coastal views of Waterford Bay. If you long to be the only tourist in town, this is the place to go. Just a few miles south of Passage East is Dunmore East, known for its thatched cottages perched on hills above the harbor; the village is popular with fisherman and hikers.

Heading north via R684, you’ll enter Waterford. One of the largest coastal towns in Ireland, Waterford is a good stop if you're looking for authentic Irish souvenirs and gifts. Waterford's shops are open seven days a week and stay open late. And yes, this Waterford is home to Waterford Crystal.

Waterford also has the best hotel options along the coast too, including Woodlands Hotel and the Ramada Viking Hotel. In the fall, Waterford will host one of Ireland largest film festivals, featuring films from Ireland and around the world.

If you don’t have a car, you can still see Ireland’s coast via train or bus. Taking the train from Dublin’s city centre to Waterford costs around €30. You can also hop on and off the train at any stop along the way. It may actually be advantageous to take the bus if you're doing Ireland on the cheap since we paid close to €2 a liter for petrol last week.

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