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Waterford City

Brace yourself for a captivating journey through time in one of Ireland’s oldest cities.

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 centers, pedestrianized 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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Forum Theatre

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

The Forum Theatre is located at The Glen in Waterford city. The Forum Theatre is the largest concert/conference venue in the South...

Strictly Come Laughing!

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

Strictly Come Laughing! at the Forum Waterford.

The Laughter Lounge

21 Nov 2009 - 21 Nov 2009

The Laughter Lounge at the Forum Waterford.

Damien Dempsey

27 Nov 2009 - 27 Nov 2009

Damien Dempsey at the Electric Avenue.

Theatre Royal Waterford

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

The Theatre Royal is housed in City Hall and is leased to the Theatre Royal Society by Waterford Corporation. The City Hall, an...

Strictly Come Laughing!

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Strictly Come Laughing! at the Forum Waterford.

The Laughter Lounge

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

The Laughter Lounge at the Forum Waterford.

Aladdin

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Aladdin

28 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Aladdin

29 Nov 2009 - 29 Nov 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Aladdin

29 Nov 2009 - 29 Nov 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Strictly Come Laughing!

05 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Strictly Come Laughing! at the Forum Waterford.

The Laughter Lounge

05 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The Laughter Lounge at the Forum Waterford.

Aladdin

05 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Aladdin

05 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Aladdin

06 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Aladdin

06 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Strictly Come Laughing!

12 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Strictly Come Laughing! at the Forum Waterford.

The Laughter Lounge

12 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The Laughter Lounge at the Forum Waterford.

Sleepy Suggy

14 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Sleepy Suggy at the Theatre Royal, Waterford.

Strictly Come Laughing!

19 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Strictly Come Laughing! at the Forum Waterford.

The Laughter Lounge

19 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The Laughter Lounge at the Forum Waterford.

Strictly Come Laughing!

26 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Strictly Come Laughing! at the Forum Waterford.

The Laughter Lounge

26 Dec 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

The Laughter Lounge at the Forum Waterford.

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Did you know?

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