opened in 1963 and later refurbished in the last decade. Knockanore also hosts an annual fete organised by the local Knockanore Glendine Kilwatermoy Community Council, in the John F Kennedy Community Park, which usually takes place in late June or early July. Local stalls are complemented by a vintage display, followed by entertainment in the Shamrock Inn. The festival runs for a three days, and up until 2006, hosted an annual 'Choosing and Crowning of Festival Queen', a pageant whereby the festival queen is chosen to represent the festival for that year. The parish also has a Heritage and Historical group. The Blackwater Ladies Club, based in the area, meet regularly in the Shamrock Inn. Other informal groups such as set-dancing take place for both adults and children. Local businesses include Knockanore Kabins, a portable cabin manufacturer, Baldwin's Farmhouse Ice Cream and Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese, situated on the farm of a local dairy farmer. Also in the area is Faulkner's Craft Shop. Another annual event is the local Ploughing Championship, which is usually held in or around the village in late September of each year. The various classes in the competition mean young and old compete, including a vintage class and a farmerette class. See also List of towns and villages in Ireland References External links Knockanore NS Towns and villages in County Waterford Townlands of County Waterford