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Waterford (Irish: Port Láirge [pˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ ˈl̪ˠaːɾʲ(ə)ɟə]) is a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It is located within the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland.
- Mount Congreve Estate Gardens. Head to Mount Congreve Estate in County Waterford and explore its glorious gardens. Wander around the walled garden and marvel at the three thousand strong collection of trees and shrubs in the woodland garden.
- Waterford Treasures. Waterford Treasures comprises three Museums each set in historic buildings all of which are located within minutes walk of each other in Waterford's historic city centre in an area known as the Viking Triangle.
- Waterford Greenway Cycle Tours. Waterford Greenway Cycle Tours and Bike Hire serving the Waterford Greenway between Waterford City, Kilmacthomas & Dungarvan.
- Waterford City Food and Craft Market. Waterford City Food and Craft Market takes place on Saturdays from 10am-4pm in Waterford city, County Waterford. It offers the best variety of quality, specialised and locally produced foods for locals and visitors to enjoy.
- WATERFORD & WINE… Waterford was once the Wine Capital of Ireland. As one of the oldest cities, Waterford's wine culture has played a huge role in its heritage for hundreds of years.
- THE WATERFORD BLAA... A soft white bread roll, is a speciality of Waterford and is traditionally filled with hot bacon, sausages or any breakfast item you fancy!
- THE IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAG... The Irish Flag was flown for the very first time in Waterford City on the 7th of March 1848 by the Irish revolutionary, TF Meagher.
- ST PATRICKS DAY... Waterford clergyman, Luke Wadding was the person responsible for establishing St. Patrick's Day as a national feast day in the mid-17th century.
Reputed to be Ireland’s oldest city – with a Christian parish that predates even St Patrick – Waterford is certainly richly decked in Viking tales, architecture, finery and folklore. Even its name, from the Norse meaning “ram fjord”, holds fast to the city’ pedigree.
Jan 2, 2024 · Home to a plethora of historical sites, museums, tours and much, much more, the city is a great, lively base to explore the county from. In the guide below, you’ll discover everything from things to do in Waterford City to where to eat, sleep and grab a post-adventure pint.
- There are plenty of attractions in Waterford City. Your best bet is to start at the Viking Triangle, as you'll find many of the city's historical s...
- Although we're partial to Momo's and McLeary's Restaurant, there are an almost endless number of great restaurants in Waterford (see guide above).
- You've a mix of B&Bs, guesthouses and hotels in Waterford City, depending on how much cash you have to splash. See our Waterford City hotel guide f...
Beyond the city. The county of Waterford is well known for its beautiful landscapes, from scenic coves to rich green pastureland and hauntingly beautiful mountains. It’s also full of historic treasures, including monastic sites, grand manor houses and gardens, and impressive castles.
Waterford is a city in County Waterford in the south of Ireland. Founded over 1100 years ago, it's famous for its fine glassware, though the glassworks has closed down and Waterford Crystal is nowadays made abroad.
