About Fenor
Fenor is a small, close-knit village in County Waterford, set between Tramore and the coast near Annestown, with a distinctly rural and community-focused character. Homes are surrounded by farmland and countryside, while the village provides a quieter base within easy reach of Tramore’s wider services and Waterford city. Fenor National School serves local primary pupils, with secondary schools and further education available mainly in Tramore and Waterford. Day-to-day travel is car-oriented, using the R675 towards Tramore and Waterford, although bus services connect the village and surrounding areas; Waterford city is generally the main commuting destination. Local life centres on Fenor village amenities, including the pub and community facilities, while Tramore supplies a broader choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banking and other services. The coast is a major attraction, with Annestown Strand and the Copper Coast scenery nearby, and Tramore offering a long beach, promenade, walking routes and leisure activities. Fenor Bog, a designated nature reserve, is an important local landmark with boardwalk trails and wildlife habitats. Residents also benefit from nearby sporting, cultural and community organisations in Fenor, Tramore and the surrounding parishes, giving the area an active rural-community feel despite its small size.
What’s in Fenor
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Fenor and surrounding rural communities.
Primary school serving families in the expanding Tramore area.
Tramore secondary school providing post-primary education for nearby families.
Post-primary school offering secondary education in the neighbouring coastal town.
Further-education campus offering vocational and practical courses in Waterford city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road linking Fenor with Tramore, Annestown and Waterford’s wider road network.
Bus connections serve Fenor and nearby settlements, with routes varying by timetable.
Nearby public-transport hub providing more frequent services towards Waterford city.
City-centre station offering rail services to Dublin and other destinations.
Strategic routes provide onward access towards Waterford, Cork and the south-east.
Amenities
Useful local stop for everyday groceries, postal services and village essentials.
Traditional village pub providing a familiar local meeting place.
Protected wetland reserve with a boardwalk, wildlife and peaceful countryside walks.
Scenic nearby beach backed by cliffs and popular for walks and sea views.
Long sandy beach with promenade walks, cafés, amusements and coastal leisure activities.
Neighbouring town centre offering supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, banks and everyday services.
Village venue hosting local meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the community.
Community organisation involved in local projects, events and village amenities.
School-linked group supporting pupils, families and activities within the local community.
Nearby rugby club offering youth and adult teams across multiple age groups.
Established coastal golf club providing an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Nearby Areas
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