About Cheekpoint
Cheekpoint is a small, scenic riverside village in east County Waterford, where the Suir and Barrow rivers meet, close to Faithlegg and within the wider Waterford city hinterland. It has a quiet, rural and maritime character, with traditional homes, farmland, river views and a strong sense of local community rather than a busy suburban centre. Daily life is peaceful, although most larger shopping trips, secondary schooling and many services are generally made in Waterford city, Passage East or nearby villages. The village is known for fishing, boating and its waterfront setting, while the surrounding roads provide attractive walking and cycling routes through the countryside. Cheekpoint is served primarily by car, with road connections towards Waterford, Dunmore East, Passage East and the N25; public transport is limited compared with the city. Local social life centres on the Cheekpoint Inn, a well-known riverside pub and restaurant, while Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club provides nearby leisure, dining and golf facilities. Families typically look to nearby primary schools in the wider area and Waterford city for a broader choice of secondary schools, sports, healthcare and retail amenities.
What’s in Cheekpoint
Schools
Nearby primary school serving children from Faithlegg, Cheekpoint and the surrounding rural community.
Local primary school serving Passage East and neighbouring communities across the estuary.
Independent co-educational secondary school in Waterford city with boarding and day provision.
Girls’ secondary school in Waterford city offering junior and senior cycle education.
Boys’ secondary school in Waterford city with a broad academic and extracurricular programme.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local road route connecting Cheekpoint with Faithlegg and Waterford city.
Scenic regional road linking Cheekpoint with Passage East and the estuary ferry.
Car and passenger ferry providing a useful cross-estuary connection into County Wexford.
City-centre station offering Irish Rail services towards Dublin and the south-east.
Broader bus connections are available in Waterford, reached by car from Cheekpoint.
Amenities
Historic riverside pub and restaurant known for seafood, harbour views and local atmosphere.
Nearby country-house hotel offering golf, dining, leisure facilities and landscaped grounds.
Picturesque meeting point of the Suir and Barrow rivers, popular with anglers and boaters.
Popular off-road walking and cycling route accessible from the wider Waterford area.
Nearest major urban centre for supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and everyday services.
Regional hospital providing emergency, outpatient and specialist healthcare services in Waterford.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Small, active rural community supporting local events, activities and village life.
Local Gaelic games club serving families and players from the surrounding parish.
Long-established local interest centred on shore fishing, boating and the surrounding waterways.
Ferry-linked businesses support connections between the Waterford and Wexford sides of the estuary.
Nearby Areas
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