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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Leinster

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Leinster. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Poulanass Waterfall

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Here you will pass a beautiful waterfall that falls in several steps from the mountains down to Upper Lake in Glendalough. The water is wonderfully clear and shimmers turquoise-green in the forest.

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Powerscourt Waterfall

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The highest waterfall in Ireland. Relatively high admission prices.

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Dargle River Above the Waterfall

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The Small Footbridge over the Dargle River is a charming gem tucked away in the Irish countryside. As you approach, the gentle sound of flowing water becomes a melody, inviting …

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Waterfall at Iveagh Gardens

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The waterfall at Iveagh Gardens is one of the park's most enchanting features. Nestled within this serene Victorian-era garden, the waterfall cascades down a rocky slope, adding a sense of …

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Clamp Hole Waterfall

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In addition to a great waterfall, there are stone slabs right on the water at this point of the river where you can relax and cool your feet. The stone …

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A beautiful little waterfall near Glendalough Lower Lake.

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Bushy Park

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An area of parkland, lake and the River Dodder riverside in the south of Dublin. The park was the estate and gardens of Arthur Bushe in 1700. The estate was …

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A good hiking trail leads to the beautiful waterfall, well worth it, we encountered few other visitors.

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Glenmacnass Waterfall

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The Glenmacnass River follows the Old Military road from Sally Gap to Laragh and Glendalough. The Glenmacnass Waterfall is one of the many stunning locations you pass as you ride along the uplands of the Wicklow Hills.

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View of the Glenealo River and Valley

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The wild river Glenealo runs almost parallel to the hiking trail.

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Leinster

Poulanass Waterfall

Powerscourt Waterfall

Dargle River Above the Waterfall

Waterfall at Iveagh Gardens

Clamp Hole Waterfall

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Bushy Park

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Glenmacnass Waterfall

View of the Glenealo River and Valley

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