Waterford City is the capital of the South East and Ireland’s oldest city. Founded by the Vikings in 853, the history of this ancient port is maintained in its many remarkable buildings including Reginald’s Tower and Christ Church Cathedral.

Waterford is synonymous with hand-cut glass, on the 1st June 2010 the new Waterford Crystal manufacturing facility, retail store and visitor centre will open. This brand new home for Waterford Crystal will occupy a 1.5 acre site on the Mall in the heart of Waterford.

Built on the River Suir estuary, Waterford City remains a thriving port with great shopping, accommodation, quality gourmet restaurants and a mix of modern and traditional pubs.

Waterford also hosts a colourful calendar of festivals throughout the year, including the Waterford Spraoi, Imagine Arts Festival, Waterford Light Opera Festival, Around Ireland 2010 Offshore Power Boat, Waterford Harvest Food Festival, and the Tall Ships return to Water ...      More about Waterford