Blackwater Eco Tours

Blackwater Eco Tours Blackwater Eco Tours offers glamping pod accommodation, guided river tours, self-drive boats and kaya

Blackwater Eco Tours is a non-profit company established by the Villierstown Education and Cultural Project, to promote awareness of the unspoilt natural beauty and unique historic heritage of the Blackwater River Valley in Waterford. The area has been designated a Special Area of Conservation within which certain habitats and species must be protected. Sensitive to the environment and its history

, Blackwater Eco Tours offers boat trips on the river from May to September, incorporating in-depth local knowledge of all the river has to offer. On the river, you’ll see and learn about the ruins of Molana Abbey, a 6th century monastery, thought to have been raided by Vikings, and Rhincrew Abbey, a preceptory for the Knights Templar, as well as numerous estate houses and castles such as Strancally Castle, Ballynatray House, Camphire House and Dromana House. You’ll learn about the economic history that saw large ships traverse the river importing coal and exporting timber for props in the coal mines. You’ll also experience the diverse ecology of the river valley, including tidal mudflats and one of the most extensive tracts of wet woodland in the country, together with the chance to see Peregrine Falcons and Kingfishers. The Blackwater River Valley is a pristine and sublime setting for those looking to experience the natural environment and its human histories.

24/05/2026

The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival returns this week from the 26th May-1st June with a week or world class performances in store for all. Limited tickets available.

For more information visit https://blackwateropera.ie

VILLIERSTOWN- why not tie in a boat trip while you are visiting on Thursday with tours departing at 15:30pm or 17:30pm. Spaces limited so please contact 089 253 8699 or visit blackwaterecotours.ie for more information

Through her Eyes: Love and Loss Recital -
BVOF Chorus Recital - Thursday 28 May - 1pm
Bursary Recital

DATE & TIME: Thursday 28 May at 1pm

VENUE: Villierstown Church, Villierstown

ARTISTS: With artists from the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival Chorus 2026: Alba Clarke Gosalvez, Anastasia Sereda, Bláthnaid Nicholson, Callum Jeacle, Edward Finnegan, Felix Elkehag, Hedwig Hauskeller, Jack Morrissey, Luke Horner, Yasmin O’Reilly, Rachel Reid and Robin Pender.

TICKET PRICES: €30 / Limited €15 concession. Unallocated seating (Ticket price excludes €3.50 booking fee per order)

DINING RECITAL PACKAGE: The Saucy Hen Villierstown 2-Course Lunch + Recital Ticket €50.00 per person. (Ticket price excludes €3.50 booking fee per order)

24/05/2026

🐉 Interested in trying something new? Join the launch of the Blackwater Dragon Boat Club! 🐉

The Blackwater Dragons are exploring the possibility of starting an all-inclusive Dragon Boat Club for men & women aged 18+ — and you’re invited to be part of the conversation!

📅 Monday 1st June (Bank Holiday Monday)
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Villierstown Quay

Whether you’re curious about dragon boating, looking for a new challenge, or wanting to meet like-minded people — no experience is necessary.

Come along to discuss, connect, and help shape something new in the community!

Back on the river this weekend so come join us for a tour or take a kayak out for an adventure.Thursday- 6pmFriday- 4pm ...
12/05/2026

Back on the river this weekend so come join us for a tour or take a kayak out for an adventure.

Thursday- 6pm
Friday- 4pm & 6pm
Saturday- 5pm & 7pm
Sunday- 5:30pm & 7:30pm

What a fun afternoon was had by all. We are back open this bank holiday weekend so get out there and
30/04/2026

What a fun afternoon was had by all. We are back open this bank holiday weekend so get out there and

Are you ready to Find Your Wild in Waterford?

We kick off our season today with the Waterford Festival of Food River Picnics. These trips are all fully booked, howeve...
24/04/2026

We kick off our season today with the Waterford Festival of Food River Picnics. These trips are all fully booked, however we are back on the river for the May Bank Holiday weekend so book today online at blackwaterecotours.ie or call 089-2538699. We wish every success to all the organisers of the festival and here’s to a great weekend with some lovely weather!

Tickets on sale tomorrow! Join us again this year for our picnic on the river blackwater guided river tours. These alway...
19/03/2026

Tickets on sale tomorrow! Join us again this year for our picnic on the river blackwater guided river tours. These always sell quickly so grab your spot tomorrow. Tours on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April. We can't wait to kick off our season with the festival of food 🙌

Are you ready?
Tickets for Waterford Festival of Food’s 2026 events go on sale TOMORROW at 2pm!

This years ticket launch will be spread across two days - giving you double the chances of getting your hands on tickets to your favourite events!

Set your timers, as our first tier of tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 20th at 2pm and our second round of tickets on sale next Tuesday, 24th March at 10am, at waterfordfestivaloffood.com.

With over 150 food events and activities across our festival weekend this April 24th - 26th, there’s truly something for everyone across this weekend celebration of local food and drink.

waterfordfestivaloffood.com
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Busy preparing for the season ahead! Stay tuned!
26/02/2026

Busy preparing for the season ahead! Stay tuned!

Job Opportunity in our wonderful Montessori school in Villierstown Cappoquin Co Waterford. See details below and how to ...
10/02/2026

Job Opportunity in our wonderful Montessori school in Villierstown Cappoquin Co Waterford. See details below and how to get in touch. Closing date is 27th February.

Job opportunity in our wonderful Montessori School in Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co Waterford. See details below and how t...
10/02/2026

Job opportunity in our wonderful Montessori School in Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co Waterford. See details below and how to get in touch.
Closing date is 27th February.

Blackwater Eco Pods have won a Traveller Review 2026 award! Great news to receive on this gloomy February morning. Thank...
09/02/2026

Blackwater Eco Pods have won a Traveller Review 2026 award! Great news to receive on this gloomy February morning. Thanks to all our guests that have stayed with us throughout the year and we can't wait to welcome all 2026 visitors!

Address

Villierstown Quay
Cappoquin
P51X6T7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+353892538699

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