About Fenor
Fenor is a small rural village in County Waterford, situated between Tramore and the west Waterford coast, with Dunhill, Annestown and Kilmeaden nearby. It has a peaceful, community-oriented feel, while remaining within easy driving distance of Tramore’s larger range of shops, schools, services and seafront amenities. The village is surrounded by farmland and the Comeragh and Copper Coast landscapes, making it attractive to people who value space, coastal access and outdoor activities. Fenor National School serves the local primary-school community, with secondary and further education options available in Tramore, Waterford city and nearby towns. Daily commuting is generally car-dependent, although regional bus services connect the village and surrounding settlements with Tramore and Waterford. Local amenities include the village shop and post office, community facilities, and the well-known Coastguard Cultural Centre, while pubs and restaurants in Fenor and neighbouring Tramore provide most evening and dining options. Fenor Bog, the coast at Annestown and the Waterford Greenway near Kilmeadan are important nearby leisure attractions. The area is also known for its strong local identity, with community, sporting and heritage activities centred on the village and surrounding parishes.
What’s in Fenor
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Fenor and the surrounding rural area.
Gaelscoil primary education option in nearby Tramore.
Established primary school serving families in the Tramore area.
Mixed secondary school offering post-primary education in nearby Tramore.
Further-education campus providing vocational and adult-learning courses in Waterford city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local road linking the village with Tramore and surrounding coastal communities.
Important regional route connecting Tramore with Waterford city and the wider network.
Regional bus connections are generally accessed through nearby Tramore.
Mainline rail station offering services towards Dublin, accessed by road from Fenor.
Popular walking and cycling route with a nearby access point at Kilmeadan.
Amenities
Convenient local stop for everyday groceries, postal services and basic essentials.
Local cultural venue hosting community activities, exhibitions and events.
Protected wetland area with boardwalks, wildlife interest and scenic walking opportunities.
Village pub providing a traditional local meeting place and refreshments.
Nearby centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pubs, pharmacies and other daily services.
Scenic nearby beach popular for walking, surfing and coastal views.
Local sports and fitness facility serving Fenor and the wider Tramore area.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation.
Community organisation involved in local facilities, events and village development.
School-linked network supporting local family and community activities.
Nearby visitor-focused businesses showcase beaches, heritage sites and coastal landscapes.
Established golf club offering eighteen-hole golf and practice facilities near Tramore.
Nearby Areas
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