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Waterford
Waterford city the oldest city in Ireland was established during the Vikings times and home of Waterford Crystal and has an exciting medieval flavour and riverside. The county offers beautiful coastline, rivers, valley and two dramatic ranges. The parameters of the 10 th century settlement can be clearly identified in the Viking Triangle and the Reginald’s Tower the most historic urban medieval monument in Ireland.
Waterford Attractions
The Glass Factory – the home of Waterford Crystal, the world famous hand crafted cut glass product and is a sophisticated shopping venue for high fashion and craft and design center.
Church – the landmarks include St. Patrick’s Churches, Black Friars, St. Olave’s Church and Greyfriars. The church of Ireland Christ Church Cathedral and the Catholic Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity both were designed by the Waterford architect John Roberts in 1714-96.
Treasures at the Granary – a treasure of gold, silver, bronze, crystal and historical documents and a treasure trail that takes through 1000 years of Ireland’s oldest city.
Waterford Events and Festivals
January - Horse Racing. February - Lawlors Hotel Jazz Festival. March - St. Patrick’s Day. April - Sean Dunne Writers Festival. May - Feile NA nDeise, John Roberts Weekend, International Children Festival, Festival of the Sea.
June - Immrama, World Oceans Festival, Maritime Festival, South East Garden Festival, Open Deep Sea Angling Competition, Horse Racing.
July - TraFest Music Weekend, Motorsport.
August - Spraoi Street Festival, Lismore Community Festival, International Choir Festival, Horse Racing, Dunmore East BlueGrass Festival, Oyster Festival.
September - Waterford International Festival of Light Opera, Waterford Fringe Festival, National Heritage Week, Angling Open Deep Sea Competition, Annual Mussel Festival, Set Dancing Festival.
October – Nire Valley Walking Festival, Imagine-Waterford Arts Festival.
November – Horse Racing Tramore. December – International Flower Fair.
Waterford Historical Sites
Mothel Abbey, Ardmore Round Tower & Cathedral, 12 th century Molana Abbey, Mount Mellary Abbey, Waterford Castle, Geneva Barracks, Dunmore East Castle, 19 th century navigation towers, Dromana Gate, Ballyduff Castle, Ormond castle & Manor House and Old Carrick Bridge.
