County Waterford

The name ‘Waterford’ comes from Old Norse Veðrafjǫrðr, meaning ‘ram (wether) fjord’. Waterford City was founded by the Vikings in 914 AD and is Ireland’s oldest. It contains Ireland’s oldest civic building, Reginald’s Tower and many fine museums including one for its famous crystal. Highlights include The Copper Coast, Ardmore, The Cycling Greenway and its dolmens. It’s highest point is Knockmealdown Mountain standing at 792m.

The Clock Tower, Coal Quay. Waterford City 1863 

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In Waterford, timing is everything During the mid-19th century, Waterford was Ireland's busiest and most important industrial port. It traded to 400 international ports and also had Ireland's largest shipbuilding yard. As the city [...]

The Clock Tower, Coal Quay. Waterford City 1863 2023-05-09T10:52:19+00:00

The Medieval Museum Waterford, Waterford City 2013 

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Waterford's number one tourist attraction The stunning Medieval Museum of Waterford was built in 2013 and is Ireland’s only purpose-built medieval museum. It is also the only building on the island to incorporate two [...]

The Medieval Museum Waterford, Waterford City 2013 2023-06-24T15:54:43+00:00

The Port of Waterford Company Building, Waterford City 1785 

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Headquarters for a global trading network of 400 ports Waterford is Ireland's oldest city established by the Vikings in 914AD. By medieval times international trade routes were firmly established and the city became cosmopolitan, [...]

The Port of Waterford Company Building, Waterford City 1785 2023-05-09T10:54:21+00:00

The Bishop’s Palace. Waterford City 1741

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Contains the oldest piece of Waterford Crystal This beautiful building is Waterford's Bishop's Palace. It was built in 1741 to the designs of the famous architect Richard Cassells. Cassells was responsible for designing some [...]

The Bishop’s Palace. Waterford City 17412024-03-10T18:41:20+00:00

T & H Doolan’s Pub,  Waterford City Est.1710

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Waterford’s oldest and most famous music bar T & H Doolan's Pub was established in 1710 and is Waterford’s oldest tavern. Some parts of its internal walls were originally part of the 14th-century city [...]

T & H Doolan’s Pub,  Waterford City Est.17102024-02-26T18:23:55+00:00
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