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Waterford, Co. Waterford

Waterford (Old Norse: Vedrarfjord meaning "windy fjord" or "haven from the wind-swept sea"; in Irish: Port Láirge) is the primary city of the South East region, and the fifth largest in the country. Founded in 914 AD, by the Vikings, it is Ireland's oldest city.

Waterford is the largest city in Ireland to retain its Viking-derived name, Vedrarfjord. Reginald's Tower, named after the city's founder, Regnall, is the oldest urban civic building in Ireland, and the oldest monument to retain its Viking name. It is to this day Waterford's most recognisable landmark.

The River Suir flows through Waterford city and has provided the basis for Waterford's long maritime history. Waterford Port has been one of Ireland's major ports for over a millennium. In the 19th century shipbuilding was a major industry in the city.

Today, Waterford is synonymous with Waterford Crystal the world over, a legacy of one of the city's most successful and enduring industries, glass making. Glass, or crystal, has been manufactured in the city since 1783.

As with most cities there are various cultural attractions in Waterford including galleries, theatre, festivals, museums and other events throughout the year.

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Granville Hotel

Waterford, Co. Waterford

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Bodéga!

Waterford, Co. Waterford

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Granville Hotel

Waterford, Co. Waterford

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Gardens

Kilmokea Gardens

Campile, Co. Wexford

Mark and Emma Hewlett’s peaceful and relaxing late Georgian country house nestles above an estuary where the rivers Barrow and Nore meet, and is set in seven acres of Heritage Gardens, including formal walled gardens featuring topiary and s ...

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Golf

Faithlegg Golf Club

Waterford, Co. Waterford
Course Type: Parkland

Opened in May 1993, Faithlegg golf course was designed by renowned Irish golf courses architect Paddy Merrigan, the course carries the familiar Merrigan stamp of difficult, undulating greens. And water heightens the challenge, especially ov ...

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Self Catering

Fruit Hill Holiday Cottages - The Coach House, Kirby's & The Garden Cottage

Campile, Co. Wexford

The farm cottages at Fruit Hill, Campile near New Ross in County Wexford make an ideal base for exploring Ireland's South East region, and offer a unique retreat from the rest of the world. All are comfortable, well equipped, tastefully decorated ...

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Ardkeen Food Producers Market - Waterford - Second Sunday each month

Ardkeen Food Producers Market

Ardkeen Shopping Centre, Waterford City, County Waterford

Second Sunday of every month 10am – 2pm

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Tourist Attractions

Dunbrody Famine Ship

New Ross, Co. Wexford

Visitors to New Ross, County Wexford will immediately be drawn to the magnificent sight of the masts and rigging of the historic emigrant ship Dunbrody towering over the quayside. It's a full scale replica of the original ship which was built in ...

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Wedding Venues

Ballyduff House

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Set in fine rolling countryside in its own farmland and grounds, Breda Thomas’s lovely 18th century house overlooking the River Nore is blessed with an utterly restful location. Ballyduff House offers exceptionally spacious and comfortable ...

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