Waterville has dedicated monuments to some known personas. One of them is (the great) Charlie Chaplin, who spent his summer vacations here, with his family. Here is a life size bronze statue to honor him. Two other nicer "monuments" (in my humble opinion) : 1) "Charlie Chaplin Walk" stretching along the beach. 2) a beautiful illustration , painted on the yellow south wall of An Tigin gift shop (a couple of minutes walk southwards from...
Read moreBrought a group of friends there - they had no idea of Charlie Chaplin's association with Ireland. The statue is not that big so keep an eye open for it, on your right, sea when coming in from Cahersiveen. Nice park for the younger ones to run about in as you all stretch your legs while driving the...
Read moreWe flew to Dublin to join a bus tour of Ireland. Started in Dublin, drove around the island and finished in Dublin. Great tour. Got a good view of city and country life in Ireland. We stopped in Waterville to see the statue of Charlie Chaplin. He is standing on the hill overlooking his...
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