The east and west
shores of Waterford Estuary from Ballyhack / Passage East to the
estuary mouth are described separately.
Ballyhack
Ballyhack
harbour
offers
complete protection with up to 1.5m HWS
and
-1.2 m LWS. Outside the north / south walls offer an extra 1m
but all dry out
at low
water.
The
south harbour wall is flanked by a slip, which needs to be given 2m
clearance on approach. South of the harbour, there is
a
commercial slipway for the ferry and further south another private
pier and slip, neither of which are available for craft. There are
also moorings north of the harbour.
The
village, which is a ferry point for the Passage East Car Ferry, also
has a pub, shop and Carroll’s Boatyard
Tel: + 353 (0)51 389164
www.carrollsboatyard.ie
A number of charter boats operate fishing and boat trips in the area.
Follow
the navigation channel markers
and there is clear
access to Ballyhack
harbour at
52° 14.715' N, 006° 58.163' W.
Be aware of the
Passage East Car Ferry which operates from Passage East to Ballyhack,
sunrise to sunset.
Arthurstown
Arthurstown
village, South of Ballyhack, has good road access, a pleasant beach,
pub and there is a coastal walk to Ballyhack.
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