Waterford

Waterford

Great beaches, pretty villages and sublime scenery make Waterford a top choice

Cottage in Dunmore East
Shopping in Waterford
Master Wedge Cutter at Waterford Crystal
Kilfarrasy Beach, Tramore

From left to right: Cottage in Dunmore East, Shopping in Waterford, Master Wedge Cutter at Waterford Crystal, Kilfarrasy Beach, Tramore

Waterford might be renowned the world-over for its exquisite crystal, but there’s a lot more to this county than just cut glass. With an ideal mix of mountain, beaches and urban excitement, Waterford is a county unlike any other in Ireland. 

Its superb position on Ireland’s sunny  south east coast means that beaches are a real highlight in Waterford, with clear pristine waters and spectacular surroundings.   

Many of Waterford’s prettiest villages sit perched on the edge of beautiful bays, while the towns of Lismore, Cappoquin and Ballymacarbry are nestled into quiet, tranquil Nire Valley.     

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Dunmore East Festival of Food, Fish & Fun

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

At the 5th annual Dunmore East Festival of Food, Fish & Fun sample some of the foods, music and craic on offer over three days....

WLRfm Waterford Viking Marathon 2013

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Waterford Viking Marathon prides itself on being a unique, feel-good running event open to athletes of all levels. Registrations...

Robert Boyle Summer School

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The Robert Boyle Summer School which will run over four days from 15th -18th July 10.am -10.pm each day, it is will be devoted to...

Waterford Bowl and Kidzone's 10th Birthday

13 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

It's Waterford Bowl's 10th BIrthday and we'd like to invite your family to help us celebrate! In the year of The Gathering why not...

St. Declan's Way Pilgrimage Walk

24 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

St. Declan's Way is a modern walking route of 96km, walking an average of 20km per day over five days,it links Casheh, Co...

Camphire International Horse Trials Waterford

25 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Camphire International Horse Trials are world class eventing competitions held in the heart of the Blackwater valley annually. The...

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland

27 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

National Youth Orchestra of Ireland at The Chapel, College Street Campus WIT, Waterford. Conductor: Rafael Payare Programme: Mr....

Waterford Spraoi International Street Arts Festival

02 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

Spraoi Festival is Ireland's specialist street theatre and spectacle event. It presents over 200 street theatre and music...

Tramore August Racing Festival

15 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

This excellent 4-day seaside festival enjoys a mix of Flat and National Hunt over the four days, their Ladies day is traditionally...

Heritage Week in Waterford

17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

National Heritage week will take place from the 17th – 25th of August celebrating an awareness of our national culture and...

RNLI Helvick Swim

18 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

The Helvick Sponsored Swim & BBQ is the main fundraising event in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat Station. Helvick, one of the...

Guinness Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival

22 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

Visit Dunmore East end and enjoy one of the best Bluegrass Festivals in Ireland. Top class bands from Ireland, America & UK...

The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford

24 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford is now in its 7th year. Over 6000 participants took part in the 2012 event. Start your weekend on...

Waterford Harvest Food Festival

09 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

Waterford City is at the heart and soul of great Irish food and never more so than in September 2013 when the annual Harvest...

GIY (Grow it Yourself) Gathering 2013

13 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

The 5th annual GIY Gathering will bring over 500 growers, gardeners and foodies together for a 3 day festival of learning & fun....

Surf and Sea Festival

21 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

Originally designed to encourage more women to participate in the sport of surfing, and with its roots in a community traditional...

Storytelling Southeast

25 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

Storytelling Southeast is a festival of discovery, a celebration of diversity. Over 5 days we explore how stories are told and...

International Sea Shanty Gathering

04 Oct 2013 - 05 Oct 2013

The working songs and music from the old Tall Ships of yesteryear will be performed in a number of selected locations around the...

Irish Association of Barbershop Singers International Convention

04 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

Every year (except 2012) IABS hold Quartet and Chorus competitions for National and International Barbershop Singing in different...

Nire Valley Comeragh Mountains 20th Annual Autumn Walking Festival

11 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

Nire Valley Comeragh Mountains 20th Annual Autumn Walking Festival is arguably one of the longest running walking festivals in the...

The Imagine Arts Festival

18 Oct 2013 - 28 Oct 2013

The Imagine Arts Festival is a multidisciplinary arts festival incorporating disciplines such as visual art, spoken word,...

Dublin City Jazz Orchestra

24 Oct 2013 - 24 Oct 2013

Dublin City Jazz Orchestra at the Tower Hotel, Waterford on Thursday 29th October. Programme: Big Band Classics Details of...

Waterford Film Festival

08 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013

The Waterford Film Festival was founded in 2007 by filmmaker Stephen Byrne. The aim of the festival is to promote films, from...

Robert Boyle Science Festival

11 Nov 2013 - 17 Nov 2013

Robert Boyle Science Festival which will run over four days from 11th -17th November 10.am -10.pm each day, Science exploration...

Waterford Winterval - Ireland's Christmas Festival

01 Dec 2013 - 23 Dec 2013

Winterval is a delightful Christmas festival for the young and young at heart and is packed with seasonal events and activities...

 

 

 

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Cliff Golf Classic

 

This great value package combines a midweek stay for one night with dinner in our bar restaurant and one round of golf per person...

English language lessons and Stay, in Award-winning Eco-lodge, Waterford

 

We offer English language coaching from registered TEFL-diploma teacher to all guests staying in our award winning eco-friendly...

Discover Irelands Rich Heritage and Culture by Bike

 


The Heritage 5 Day Bike Tour.Have a drink on us with a free bottle of wine with dinner each evening. One bottle per two...

Sparkle in Waterford for the Gathering 2013 from £73- €85pps

 


Ireland extends a very warm welcome to you and your friends and family in 2013. Throughout Ireland we’ll be doing what we do...

A warm Waterford Gathering welcome and a cosy stay from £51.50-€59.90pps

 

Ireland extends a very warm welcome to you and your friends and family in 2013. Throughout Ireland we’ll be doing what we do best,...

Great Value Gathering Stays across Ireland from €89-£71pps

 


Tourism Ireland and Irelandhotels.com extends a warm welcome to you and your group to Ireland for the Gathering Ireland...

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Stay two or more nights in our B&B or self-catering and get free lessons of traditional instinctive) archery or traditional...

 

 

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