Waterford City
- Overview
- Highlights
- Need to know
- Accommodation
Need to know
Everything you need from banking hours to tourist information centers
Bank hours
Banks are open from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday with late opening until 5pm on Thursdays. Waterford is well served with countless ATM machines, most of which will accept Cirrus.
Emergencies
Dial 999 or 112 for fire, Garda (police) and ambulances.
Getting around
Waterford City is a small city and is easily navigated on foot. Bus Éireann provides services all over the South. For information on times, tickets and prices tel: ++ 353 1 836 6111 or log onto Bus Eireann. For information on rail services contact Iarnród Éireann at Irish Rail.
Parking
A disc parking system is operational in Waterford City center. Disks for on-street parking are available at numerous locations throughout the city, as well as at City Council offices, at a cost of €1.40 (one disc) per hour. Failure to display a disc results in clamping and heavy fines.
Shopping
Shopping hours are generally 9am-6pm Monday to Saturday with late opening until 8pm on Thursday. Most shops are also now open on Sunday from 12pm-6pm.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere indoors in Waterford City, except in hotel rooms and private accommodation.
Tourist Information
Tourist Office, Waterford Granary, The Quay, Waterford City; tel: ++ 353 51 875823.
Related Links
Waterford City Council
Waterford City Council website
Waterford Tourism
Waterford Tourism Website
South East Ireland Tourism
The Official Website for the South East Region
Bus Eireann
Bus Eireann Website
32 Counties Coaches Group
Quality coach rental for the island of Ireland
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries Website
Irish Rail
Irish Rail Website
Upcoming events
18 Jul 2008 - 26 Jul 2008
Garter Lane Arts Centre28 Jul 2008 - 01 Aug 2008
Sprog Festival01 Aug 2008 - 03 Aug 2008
Waterford Spraoi Festival04 Sep 2008 - 07 Sep 2008
Terra Madre Ireland 2008 Food Festival19 Sep 2008 - 27 Sep 2008
Festival Of The Sea19 Sep 2008 - 28 Sep 2008
Waterford Fringe Festival24 Oct 2008 - 03 Nov 2008
'imagine' - Waterford Arts Festival13 Nov 2008 - 16 Nov 2008
Waterford Film Festival