Right-of-way to be reopened at popular Munster seaside village

The passageway between the village’s ‘middle road’ and the ‘New Line’ roadway 4.5 metres above has existed for over 120 years and is much used by locals.

Local river cruise operator Tony Gallagher at the recently closed steps in Ardmore, Co Waterford.

Waterford City and County Council says it will shortly restore a recently closed right of way at one of its busiest tourist resorts.

The council says it closed the set of steps in Ardmore as a temporary measure pending installation of a protective barrier against a near two-metre drop on one side.