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 the quiet, tranquil Nire Valley.

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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...

Comeragh Mountains Annual Bogtrot

24 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012

The Comeragh Mountains Annual Bogtrot begins at 8am with a bus trip from your base at Ballymacarbry Village to the Mahon Falls car...

Waterford Festival of Food

12 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

"The award winning Waterford Festival of Food Dungarvan has become a meeting point for Michelin star chefs, artisan food producers...

Dunmore East Golf Classic 2012

29 Apr 2012 - 03 May 2012

The Dunmore East Golf Classic celebrates its 20th birthday this Spring 2012, having hosted visitors from as far as the USA and...

Dunmore East Rambling Weekend Festival

18 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

"The Dunmore East Rambling Festival is a relaxed walking festival on Waterford's spectacular coast. There are 6 guided walks over...

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...

The Tramore Hill Challenge

27 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

The Tramore Hill Challenge will test rider’s skills when they battle with the legendary steep hill of Tramore’s Upper Strand...

Tramore Racing - June Bank Holiday Weekend

01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

This two day June bank holiday weekend Racing Fri June 1st (NH) (evening) Sat June 2nd (Flat) will provide entertainment, both on...

Tramore August Racing Festival

01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

The four day August Racing Festival provides entertainment, both on and off the track for all, from the racing enthusiast to the...

Lismore Music Festival

02 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

The Lismore Music Festival is a gem of a Summer music/opera festival and takes place each year over the June Bank Holiday weekend...

Immrama, Lismore Festival of Travel Writing

07 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Immrama - The Lismore Festival of Travel Writing takes place in June each year. Focussing on travel writing and literature, a...

Ardmore Pattern Festival

27 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

Ardmore Pattern festival will be the place to be on the last weekend in July 27nd -29th The festival will feature a fun-packed...

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 Polo Annual Tournament

04 Aug 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Each year the best teams in Ireland, both North and South, come to the Waterford Polo Tournament to compete for the Albarracin...

Guinness Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival

23 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival. Internation Bluegrass Acts play to ecstatic crowds, spread out comfortably at 6 venues, both...

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...

Tramore Oceanic Surf and Sea Festival

15 Sep 2012 - 23 Sep 2012

Tramore Oceanic Surf and Sea Festival showcases a coastal community's celebration of its relationship with the sea through the...

Nire Valley Annual Walking Festival

12 Oct 2012 - 14 Oct 2012

This is the 19th running of an annual and very popular festival of walking. Starting with an information evening on Friday where...

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.