The Town of Tramore.

Tramore is a seaside town in County Waterford on the southeast coast of Ireland, before the arrival of the railway in 1853 the town was a small fishing village, since then it has grown to become a popular tourist destination and dormority suburb of nearby waterford City.

Evidence of habitation long before the Christian era is to be found in abundance there are many megalithic structures such as Ballindud Cromlech; Ballynageeragh Cromlech; Knockeen Dolmen; and Gaulstown Dolmen.

A maritime tragedy occurred in 1816 when The Sea Horse, a military transport ship carrying soldiers and families of the 59th regiment of foot foundered in Tramore Bay with the loss of 292 men and 71 women and children. A reminder of this tragic event is to be seen in the town today in the form of an iron statue, 'The Iron Man' erected by Lloyds of London as a warning beacon, a memorial stands on Donneraile Walk and an Obelisk marks the spot were some of the unfortunate victims were buried at the Church of Ireland Church on Crurch Road.

Tramore's long association with horse racing began shortly after the arrival of the railway, the then Lord Doneraile and James Delahunty built a racecourse at Riverstown on the coast. Nature had other plans for the area because by 1911 the sea had laid claim to the racecourse, evidence of the old course can be seen at low tide from the 'Back Strand'.

Todays race course stands at Graun Hill, secure for the forseeable future from the ravages of the sea. Each August a horse racing festival which is said to have taken place for two hundred years takes place, this has developed into a grand affair

Tramore has much to offer the tourist, there is a wealth of accomodation to suit all tastes and budgets.