County Waterford - CURIOUS IRELAND

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 Ardmore Round Tower, Ardmore. County Waterford 10th-12th centuries

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Ireland's most elegant round tower The Ardmore Round tower is located on the south coast of Ireland in the pretty fishing village of Ardmore. The tower dates from between the 10th and 12th [...]

The Ardmore Round Tower, Ardmore. County Waterford 10th-12th centuriesemmet2025-10-27T08:42:07+00:00

Copper Coast Global Geopark, Tramore to Dungarvan. County Waterford

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Ireland's 1st UNESCO Global Geopark The Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark and Visitor Centre is located between Tramore and Dungarvan in County Waterford. The area was declared a European Geopark in 2001 and in [...]

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St Mary’s Church, Dungarvan. Co. Waterford 1300-1846

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A strange gabled wall in a picture-perfect graveyard St Mary's Church is located in the coastal town of Dungarvan. Its graveyard is worth a visit for the beautiful views alone which were much admired [...]

St Mary’s Church, Dungarvan. Co. Waterford 1300-1846emmet2025-10-27T08:42:54+00:00

Knockeen Dolmen, Knockeen. County Waterford 3500BC

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One of Ireland's most unique ancient tombs The Knockeen Dolmen stands over 4 meters high in the middle of a hedgerow bordering two fields. It dates to c. 3500 BC and differs slightly [...]

Knockeen Dolmen, Knockeen. County Waterford 3500BCemmet2025-10-27T08:44:57+00:00

Gaulstown Dolmen, Gaulstown. County Waterford 2500-3500BC

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Waterford's ancient stunner The Gaulstown Dolmen is located about 5 miles from Waterford City on the road to Tramore in a beautiful secluded wooded area. It is regarded as one of the finest of [...]

Gaulstown Dolmen, Gaulstown. County Waterford 2500-3500BCemmet2025-10-27T08:43:37+00:00

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 emmet2025-10-27T08:44:17+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 [...]

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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 emmet2025-10-27T08:45:27+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 1741emmet2025-10-27T08:46:39+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.1710emmet2025-10-27T08:50:11+00:00

Reginald’s Tower, Waterford City, County Waterford 1171

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Ireland's oldest civic building Reginald’s Tower is Waterford’s most distinctive landmark and has been in continuous use for over 800 years. The first tower on the site was built by Vikings after 914 and [...]

Reginald’s Tower, Waterford City, County Waterford 1171 emmet2025-10-28T14:13:13+00:00