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Waterford Crystal Factory

Waterford Crystal Factory, Waterford

 12 Reviews  Waterford Crystal is now located in the heart of Waterford city and consists of a brand new manufacturing facility, visitor centre and retail outlet. Visitors can enjoy all aspects of the... 

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Reginalds Tower

Reginalds Tower, Waterford

 5 Reviews  Reginalds Tower is a circular tower, part of the town's defenses, built in the beginning of the 13th century, with a second phase in the 15th century. It was also used as a mint, prison and... 

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Tramore

Tramore, Waterford

 2 Reviews  Tramore Town is built beside the sea about 7 miles from Waterford City. It's well worth a visit, Winter or Summer, but I prefer it in the Winter when it's not so crowded and the beaches are welcoming... 

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Historical Walking Tours

Historical Walking Tours, Waterford

 3 Reviews  These tours, which run twice a day and last for an hour each, are a terrific way to see the City. They concentrate on the Historical sights which, I'm sure, is fine for most as you can find the shops... 

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Rock Of Cashel

Rock Of Cashel, Waterford

 1 Review  ROCK OF CASHEL Probably one of the most known places in Irland and maybe in the world. Rock of Cashel, a Castle and church ruin with cemeteries on the top of a hill. Museum and nice walks all around... 

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Clock Tower

Clock Tower, Waterford

 2 Reviews

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Theatre Royal

Theatre Royal, Waterford

 al_mary Says:  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Theatre Royal is housed in City Hall and is leased to the Theatre Royal Society by the Waterford Corporation. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~... 

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The New Bridge

The New Bridge, Waterford

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  On 19th October 2009 the much-awaited new bridge finally opened as part of the N25 Waterford bypass roads scheme.The bridge is spectacular and dominates the... 

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The People's Park

The People's Park, Waterford

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Waterford is lucky to have a very large public park right in the City centre, about five minutes walk from the Quay. It's been around since the 19th century but... 

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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford

 Dabs Says:  After lunch we headed back to our hotel and stopped by the Christ Church Cathedral, designed by architect John Roberts. Construction started in 1773 and it was... 

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Dunmore East

Dunmore East, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  No village has the right to be this be this pretty but Dunmore East is Waterford County's most pituresque village. Located approx 10km from Waterford city and... 

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Tramore

Tramore, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Not my favourite Waterford town by a long shot, but Tramore does have it's draws, namely a beautiful blue flag beach and is an easy sidetrip from Waterford City... 

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The Granary

The Granary, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  If you visit Waterford for one reason and one reason only, you have to make it The Granary Museum. The building itself was a former grin store on Waterford’s... 

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City Square

City Square, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  There has been a lot of development around the main square in Waterford recently, some welcome, some controversial and unnecessary. What is sure, is that the... 

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Clock Tower

Clock Tower, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Located on Waterford’s Quay is the rather lonely looking clock tower, one of Waterford City’s main symbols. The Clock Tower dates from the mid 19th century and... 

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Thomas Francis Meagher Statue

Thomas Francis Meagher Statue, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Standing proudly on The Mall is the equestrian statue of Thomas Francis Meagher, one of Waterford’s and Ireland’s most famous nationalist leaders. Born in a... 

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The Mall

The Mall, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  The Mall was laid out in the 18th century and the wide street was built on reclaimed land which had previously been a water inlet which surrounded Reginald’s... 

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French Church and Greyfriars Abbey

French Church and Greyfriars Abbey, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Located on Greyfriar’s Street, the ruins of the French Church functioned as a Franciscan Monastery from the 13th century. The unusual name of the... 

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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Located close to City Hall is the towering Christ Church Cathedral, which is the only existing Neo-Classical Georgian Cathedral in Europe. Like the City Hall it... 

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City Hall

City Hall, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  The large grey limestone building which dominates The Mall is Waterford City Hall. The building was designed by John Roberts and was built in 1783. Many... 

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City Walls

City Walls, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Not many cities or historic towns in Ireland have retained the, once common, stone walls which surrounded many of the country’s medieval and Viking settlements... 

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Reginald's Tower

Reginald's Tower, Waterford

 pure1942 Says:  Reginald’s Tower near Waterford city centre may not look overly impressive at first glance but the history of the tower makes it one of the city’s main sights... 

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Amusement Parks at Tramore

Amusement Parks at Tramore, Waterford

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Tramore is Ireland's answer to Blackpool or Coney Island. With it's three mile long beach thronged with well managed casual traders on one side and a sheer... 

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Scenic Railway Trip

Scenic Railway Trip, Waterford

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  The Waterford and Suir Valley railway route follows just six kilometres of abandoned railway track along one of the most beautiful scenic routes in County... 

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Spraoi Festival

Spraoi Festival, Waterford

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Every year, over the entire of the first weekend in August (which is a Bank Holiday here), the City centre is transformed and laid open to a delightful variety... 

Top 3 Hotels in Waterford

Waterford Castle Hotel

 1 Review and 254 Opinions  Being from Waterford I would never really have reason to stay in hotels locally, but there have been... 

 Hotels in Waterford

Waterford Marina Hotel

 1 Review and 177 Opinions  The Waterford Marina Hotel was fine for a couple of nights, it's located about a 10 minute walk from... 

 Hotels in Waterford

Dooley's Hotel

 1 Review and 152 Opinions  Under construction I did not stay in this hotel, but we passed it in our bus (coach) Right on the... 

 Hotels in Waterford

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 Remnants of the ancient city walls, built by the Vikings in 1000AD remain. I took a picture but it just looked like a stone wall! How many thousand year old... 

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Q:  Oh dear.... Forgot to ask a very important thing... Any nice Bed and Breakfast in Waterford? ( money value) or... 

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A: Whilst you are waiting for specific recommendations look at the official tourist information website here: http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/accommodation/ where... 

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Ireland's Oldest City

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 WATERFORD - the City where I was born, grew up, and returned to after seven years away at college. No matter where I now travel in the World, I always come back, because it's HOME and I love... 

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Waterford City

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 Waterford doesn’t hit the tourist radar as often as Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny or Galway but maybe for this reason alone it is worth a visit. I have lived in Dungarvan, County Waterford for the past 4...... 

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Waterford

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 We spent our 1st two nights in Ireland in Waterford, I had thought it would be a nice base to see that area from but if I were to plan another trip, I would probably base myself out of Kilkenny which... 

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Waterford - The crystal city

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  I spent a few days in and around Waterford during my Ireland trip in september 2001. Waterford is located at the river Suir and it is famous for its glass factory. Dating back to Viking times,... 

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Orlikins goes to Waaaatherfurd - "Well boy!"

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 I had a few days off over the 2003 Xmas season and decided to hit Waterford for a day with my friend Fiona. We drove down for the afternoon and spent it wandering around the streets and quays. Fiona... 

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