a municipal and parliamentary borough and seaport-town of Ireland, county of Waterford, and 25 miles W.S.W. from the town of that name. It is situated in the bay of Dungarvan at the mouth of the Colligan, which divides the town into two parts, and is crossed by a bridge with a single arch. The eastern portion is called Abbeyside. The town generally has a neat appearance, and has recently been much improved by the exertions of the Duke of Devonshire. In summer it is resorted to for sea-bathing. The principal public buildings are the parish church, two Roman Catholic chapels, a convent, fever hospital, union workhouse, market-house, and an ancient castle now used as barracks. Pop.(1851)6417,chiefly engaged in the fisheries. The principal exports consist of grain, butter, and cattle. Vessels of more than 250 tons burden cannot come to the quay. Market-day Saturday. The borough returns one member to the imperial parliament; constituency (1851) 314.