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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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...

The Ukulele Orchestra

27 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming Ukulele players, using instruments bought with...

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...

Meet Fireman Sam & Dora

04 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

The magic of rail's golden age has been brought to life in Kilmeadan. Board the train at Kilmeadan Station, hear the whistle blow...

Meet Barney & Peppa Pig at Waterford & Suir Valley Railway

11 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

The magic of rail's golden age has been brought to life in Kilmeadan. Board the train at Kilmeadan Station, hear the whistle blow...

Teddy Bears Picnic at Waterford & Suir Valley Railway

11 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

Visit the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway to discover the magic of rail! Enjoy a 40 minute trip on a narrow gauge railway along...

Teddy Bears Picnic at Waterford & Suir Valley Railway

11 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

Visit the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway to discover the magic of rail! Enjoy a 40 minute trip on a narrow gauge railway along...

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...

Summer Magic with Mondo The Magician

18 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

The magic of rail's golden age has been brought to life in Kilmeadan. Board the train at Kilmeadan Station, hear the whistle blow...

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...

Avenue Q

29 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

From the people that brought you Cats and Guys and Dolls/Seussical, Ignite Productions are delighted to announce the fusion of...

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...

Christine Bovill's Piaf

12 Sep 2013 - 12 Sep 2013

Legendary French singer Edith Piaf is as well-known for her tragic life and premature death as she is for her music. So it takes a...

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....

Teddy Bears Picnic at Waterford & Suir Valley Railway

15 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

Visit the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway to discover the magic of rail! Enjoy a 40 minute trip on a narrow gauge railway along...

Lover's Dust

18 Sep 2013 - 21 Sep 2013

Lover's Dust is an extraordinary, imaginative and powerful new play from one of Waterford's most exciting and courageous young...

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...

Alone It Stands

07 Oct 2013 - 09 Oct 2013

On 31 October 1978, Munster played the mighty All Blacks, the undisputed kings of rugby. Munster played as if their lives depended...

The Legend of Luke Kelly

11 Oct 2013 - 11 Oct 2013

Chris Kavanagh and the band have been performing this heartfelt tribute to Luke Kelly since 2001. They are honoured to be the...

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,...

Brendan Grace at The Theatre Royal

19 Oct 2013 - 19 Oct 2013

'Amazing Grace' is a catch phrase often applied to Brendan Grace and it is very true in many respects. The genial and much loved...

Equinox

23 Oct 2013 - 23 Oct 2013

The band Equinox is a collective of five like-minded musicians who share the desire to celebrate a common sense of balance; that...

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...

The Phantom Of The Opera

30 Oct 2013 - 09 Nov 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber's best and most successful musical comes to The Theatre Royal for the very first time as South Eastern Theatre...

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...

The Temptations at The Theatre Royal

13 Nov 2013 - 13 Nov 2013

The American Temptations are bringing their 'hit filled' show to theatres across Ireland this November. Experience the magic of...

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