Croquet in Dunmore East

Dunmore East is one of Ireland's prettiest harbour villages — a working fishing port wrapped around a sheltered bay, with its candy-striped lighthouse, thatched cottages and cliff walks along the Waterford coast. It's also the spiritual home of croquet in our corner of the south-east.

A croquet legacy that goes back to 1924

Back in 1924, Lord Waterford dedicated Dunmore East Park specifically for croquet and tennis. A hundred years on, South East Community Croquet is picking up that thread — bringing the friendly, sociable game back to the village for a new generation of players, neighbours and visitors.

Looking for things to do in Dunmore East?

Between the beaches, the harbour and the coastal walks, Dunmore East is a wonderful place to spend time — and croquet is a brilliant addition to the list. It's a relaxed, welcoming way to meet people in the village, get outdoors and have a bit of fun on the lawn, whether you live here year-round or you're down for the summer. There's no fitness requirement and no experience needed: it's genuinely a game for everyone from 6 to 106.

Who the Dunmore East club is for

Everyone. Families looking for something to do together, retirees who fancy a sociable afternoon, teenagers, complete beginners and returning players — croquet is one of the few games where all of them compete as equals, because skill and tactics matter far more than strength. We provide the mallets and balls; you just bring yourself.

How to get started

It couldn't be simpler. Register your interest below, come along to a free taster session in the village, borrow a mallet and learn the basics, then play your first game that day. If you'd like to read up beforehand, see how to play croquet and our croquet rules for beginners.

Prefer to play elsewhere along the coast? We're also forming clubs in Passage East and Cheekpoint.