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Together with An Rinn, An Sean Phobal (Old Parish) makes up the Waterford Gaeltacht. Legend has it that Saint Colman brought Christianity to An Sean Phobal long before St. Patrick came to Ireland, making it the oldest parish in Ireland. Located on the Waterford coast, between Dungarvan and Youghal, An Sean Phobal is quite a large area with 8km of coastline made up of dramatic, 70 metre-high cliffs, deeply incised gullies and small bays.
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An Sean Phobal is a quiet, undulating area that rises high above the sea and the grasslands along the cliffs are home to a plethora of seabirds, which makes An Sean Phobal a paradise for birdwatchers and people interested in wildlife.
The seas along An Sean Phobal's coast are notoriously rough and it is known that there are numerous wrecks lying off-shore.
Sample the local culture of An Sean Phobal with a visit to one of the Restaurants and Pubs in the locality.
A Drive around the Gaeltacht area of Waterford makes for a stunning journey for any visitor interested in Irish culture and history.
The County Waterford Gaeltacht has a number of successful Local Businesses providing valuable local employment.
Community Development: There is a strong community spirit in the Gaeltacht area of County Waterford, with a number of local community groups working towards the betterment of their parish.
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