Waterford City

Waterford City

Brace yourself for a captivating journey through time in Ireland’s oldest city

Waterford Quays
world-famous Waterford Crystal
Dining out in Waterford
The Waterford Spraoi

From left to right: Waterford Quays, world-famous Waterford Crystal, Dining out in Waterford, The Waterford Spraoi

Waterford City, County Waterford in the  South of the country, boasts a commanding presence next to the meandering River Suir. A hotbed of history and heritage, this strikingly beautiful city was founded by the Vikings in 853AD and experienced a further exciting architectural overhaul during its 18th Century expansion. 

Despite it being one of Ireland’s oldest, Waterford City is a fabulous blend of ultra-modern shopping centres, pedestrianised walkways, lively traditional pubs and highly acclaimed gourmet restaurants. And the city promises to delight and impress the senses without relinquishing its unique local spirit.

It’s not without its world-renowned attractions, too. Home to the exquisite Waterford Crystal, not many visitors return home without acquiring some hand-blown glass perfection.

But Waterford City isn’t just about the architecture and crystal, it has a long theatrical and musical tradition. The Waterford Light Opera Festival, Waterford Spraoi Festival and the Hullabaloo International Children’s Festival are sure to put a spring in the step of people of all ages, making this one of the most vibrant cities in the country to sojourn for a few days or more.

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Saint Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Waterford City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will celebrate the city's great history which is captured in the City's motto...

Waterford Writers Weekend Festival

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Running over three days, Waterford Writers Weekend is a lively and engaging festival celebrating the craft of writing. Aspiring...

Let's French... Again!

24 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012

This spring, 'Let's French... Again!' Festival invites everyone to plunge into a bubble of French atmosphere right in the heart of...

Waterford Festival of Architecture

26 May 2012 - 28 May 2012

The Waterford Festival of Architecture will celebrate the life of the city through its inhabitants and the built environment that...

Waterford Spraoi Festival

02 Aug 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Spraoi is an international street arts festival. It is presented in Waterford, a medieval city located in the South East of...

Waterford Harvest Food Festival

10 Sep 2012 - 16 Sep 2012

Waterford Harvest Festival is a city wide festival celebrating food heritage and culture in Waterford. Join us for days of fun...

Imagine - Waterford Arts Festival

19 Oct 2012 - 30 Oct 2012

The arts in unexpected places: Imagine Arts Festival is a labour of love for those involved. It aims to showcase local talent...

Waterford Film Festival

02 Nov 2012 - 04 Nov 2012

Over the last few years of the Waterford Film Festival it has been noticeable from audience response that the most popular part of...

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Waterford is an ancient city and was actually founded by the Vikings in 853.