Copper Coast Geopark

22/09/2026

🌍 UNESCO Together – a new all-island UNESCO project

We are delighted to be part of UNESCO Together, a new all-island project connecting UNESCO sites and tentative sites across Ireland through culture, heritage, learning, sustainability and community collaboration.

Amy Fan represented the Copper Coast Geopark at the launch in Belfast, joining partners from across the island for the start of UNESCO Together.

We are really looking forward to getting to know the other partners, sharing ideas and working together over the next two years. 🤝🌿

📸 Photos 1 & 2: Anna Burnett .jpeg
🎨 Artwork: Stéphanie Heckman

15/09/2026

🎨 The Friday Art Club is back!
A popular event on the Copper Coast, with spaces filling fast. Be sure to book your spot!🌸

📍 The Art Hand, Bunmahon
👇 See below for details & booking

Buy tickets for FRIDAY ART CLUB @ THE ART HAND, in Bunmahon. THE FRIDAY ART CLUB @ THE ART HANDThe Friday Art Club is a four week block of workshops, startin...

11/09/2026

Check out what Travel Through Ireland has to say about the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark!

🌊✨ 5 Must-Dos on the Copper Coast (Waterford) ✨🌊

Stretching between Tramore and Dungarvan, the Copper Coast is one of Ireland’s most underrated coastal routes — dramatic scenery, peaceful villages, and endless Atlantic views. Here are 5 unmissable experiences! 💚

💚 Save this for your Copper Coast adventure!

🥾 1️⃣ Walk the Cliff Paths at Kilfarrasy Beach
Golden sand backed by rugged cliffs and grassy headlands. Perfect for long walks, sea air, and dramatic photo moments — especially at sunset 🌅

🏄 2️⃣ Surf or Swim at Annestown Beach
A small cove with big personality. Great waves for surfers and a refreshing swim on calmer days. Grab a coffee or bite from the nearby beach café afterward.

🏖️ 3️⃣ Explore Ballydowane Cove
A hidden gem tucked between cliffs. Wild, quiet, and unspoiled — ideal for beachcombing, picnics, and escaping the crowds.

⛏️ 4️⃣ Visit the Tankardstown Mine Ruins
Step into the area’s mining past with these atmospheric copper mine remains overlooking the sea. History + views = Copper Coast at its best.

🌄 5️⃣ Stop at Bunmahon Beach & Village
Once a thriving mining village, now a peaceful seaside spot. Walk the beach, explore the village, and visit the Copper Coast Geopark Centre to learn the story behind the landscape.

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27/08/2026

🌊🌸⛏️ Heritage Week 2026 on the Copper Coast

A wonderful week celebrating the stories, landscapes and traditions that make Bunmahon and the Copper Coast so special. 💚

From the fascinating geology and archaeology of Bunmahon Head, to the sights and sounds of traditional iron smelting, the history of copper mining and of course, a beautiful display of 100+ varieties of dahlias. 🌸

A week full of history, nature, community and plenty to discover! ✨
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10/08/2026

🌿 HERITAGE WEEK ON THE COPPER COAST 🌿

From ancient iron smelting to coastal geology, archaeology and a beautiful dahlia collection, there's plenty to discover this Heritage Week!

📅 15–23 August
⛏️ Iron Smelting
🌊 Coastal Walk
🪨 Geoheritage Mining Tour
🌸 Garden & Dahlia Open Day

Come along, explore and discover the stories of the Copper Coast!

📍 See the poster for dates, times and locations.
🔗 www.coppercoastgeopark.com

16/07/2026

Bonmahon’s copper mining heritage comes to life in The Men Who Sank Beneath the Sea. We wish everyone involved every success and encourage people to support this wonderful local event.

Step back in time and discover the remarkable story of Bonmahon’s copper mining heritage in The Men That Sank Beneath the Sea.

This moving and powerful performance explores the lives of the miners who worked deep beneath the cliffs and sea, risking everything to earn a living. Through story, song, and drama, it shines a light not only on the men who laboured underground but also on the wives, families, and community who shared in their struggles, sacrifices, and resilience.

Set against the backdrop of Bonmahon’s rich mining history, this production brings to life the hopes, hardships, and enduring spirit of a village shaped by the copper mining era. A tribute to the people whose lives were intertwined with the mines, The Men That Sank Beneath the Sea is a heartfelt celebration of local heritage and the generations who called Bonmahon home.
Booking on Powertik https://ie.powertik.com/events/the-men-who-sank-beneath-the-sea or contact 086-8569358

26/05/2026

Waterford City and County Council will undertake a drone survey of the Copper Coast on Tuesday, June 2nd and Wednesday, June 3rd (weather permitting).
The purpose of the drone survey is to monitor the coastline and identify any changes on the cliff face.

The townlands included in the survey are Ballyvoyle, Tankardstown, Kilmurrin, Dunbrattin and Boatstrand.

The data collected is subject to appropriate security arrangements and will only be used for the purpose of compiling the coastal study.

Waterford City and County Council appreciates the public’s assistance in this matter.

26/05/2026

Last week we wrapped up some of our final events for this year’s Bealtaine Festival along the Copper Coast 🌍✨

Over the week we were delighted to host:
🦴 A fossil workshop with Knockmahon National School and St. Stephen’s School
⛏️ A mining heritage talk
🚶‍♂️ A geoheritage field tour for members attending the IAEG 2026 Annual Conference

It was a wonderful opportunity to share the geology, mining heritage and landscapes of the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark with so many different groups and visitors.

Thanks to everyone who took part and helped make the events such a success.