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CO. WATERFORD subsequent marriage was to change the course of Irish history. A great
Waterford combines the low way to familiarise yourself with the city is by taking the award-winning
CARLOW farmlands and sandy beaches of Waterford City Walking Tour. The interactive, one-hour journey takes
TIPPERARY
neighbouring Wexford with the more you to some of the highlights of the city. Tel: (051) 873711.
Waterford
rugged landscape of Cork to the west.
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The rivers Suir and Blackwater run guestrooms accommodation
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through the county and feature some Waterford Castle & Golf Club, The Island, Ballinakill, Co. Waterford.
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of the most spectacular river scenery Tel: (051) 878203; Email: info@waterfordcastle.com. Waterford
in all of Ireland. Like Wexford, Castle Hotel & Golf Club is uniquely situated on a private 310-acre
Waterford was much favoured by the island overlooking the estuary of the River Suir, three miles from
Vikings during the 9th century and Waterford City. Access to the Island is by private car ferry. Once home
later by the Anglo-Normans during to the powerful Fitzgerald family in the 16th century, the 19
medieval times. Waterford City takes its name from the Danish for bedrooms and reception rooms have been restored and decorated in
‘weather haven’, and until the 17th century was Ireland’s second city. an exquisite manner. The spectacular 18-hole championship golf
course occupies 205 acres of beautiful parkland with mature
plantations and is open to non-members/green fees.
Quality in Parking
publicbuilding places of interest
Waterford:
Waterford Treasures, The Granary, Merchants Quay, Waterford. Tel:
(051) 304500. Waterford Museum of Treasures is an interactive
The Quays journey through a thousand years of history of Ireland’s oldest city
(051) 853622
Waterford, from its earliest Viking origins to the present, where rare
www.q-park.ie
and fascinating objects are used to bring the story of this city to life.
A must see when visiting Waterford. Facilities include full restaurant
and coffee shop, souvenir and gift shop, tourist information office and
exhibition area. Sound guides available in 6 languages.
pointofinterest activities & pastimes
Waterford City Tours, Waterford. Tel: (051) 873711; Fax: (051) 876123.
The Walking Tours of Waterford operate from mid-March to mid-October
and feature a walking tour of one hour duration that includes two
WATERFORD CITY cathedrals, four national monuments and a gallery of rogues and rascals
Waterford is a thriving commercial city and port, 16km inland on the delivered in a witty, entertaining style. The walk meets at the Tourist Office.
tidal estuary of the River Suir. The city has a strong medieval feel and
its narrow alleyways still echo the city’s 9th century Viking heritage. There
are many fine Georgian houses on the Mall, on George’s Street and the
WATERFORD TOURIST SERVICES WALKING TOURS
1 Hour duration
area around Reginald’s Tower. The town centre is particularly attractive.
4 National Monuments
Waterford’s 11th century city walls are the best surviving examples of
their type outside Derry and the city is home to the world-famous 11:45am & 1:45pm
Waterford Crystal and the ever-popular Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre. DAILY
The Mall in Waterford is a wide 18th century street that still March to October
features many original buildings from that era, including City Hall, the
Theatre Royal and Bishop’s Palace, one of the finest townhouses in
Te l : 051873711
Ireland, which is now used as the City’s Engineering Office. The
VOTED BEST TOUR
riverside Granary on Waterford Quay houses the award-winning
FEATURE
Waterford Treasures Museum, one of Ireland’s most dynamic and
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coveted museums and visitor centres.
2002/2003/2005
Reginald’s Tower, a refurbished 12th century Norman tower,
MEET AT
resembles a great stone barrel and was built on the site of an older TOURIST OFFICE
wooden Viking structure. It was here that Strongbow met Aoife, whose
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