Waterford Crystal Waterford has a long tradition of extending a warm welcome to tounfrom all over the world. Visitors are guided through the actual production areas where the crystal is made, A 17 minute audiovisual presentation is shown regularly in the theatre which traces, the ancient craft of glass-king to the present day.
Tramore Tramore Tramore is one of Ireland's best-known and most popular seaside resorts. Perfect for children, it has a fifty-acre amusement park with a marina, a lake for paddle-boats and a children's railway. Enjoy the fun of Splashworld, Tramore's indoor water experience with bubble pools, wave machines and water slides. Tramore Race attracts people from all over the country, especially the festival meeting in August.
Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Garter Lane, Ireland's largest Arts Centre, is a leading light in the arts scene. Apart from showing work by contemporary artists, it also runs a craft fair in the summer months.
Dungarvan There are many interesting historical remains in the town of Dungarvan including St John's Castle which fell to Cromwell in 1649 and the Augustinian Priory on the bank of the River Colligan. Dungarvan is near to Cunnigar Peninsula and beach.
Passage East This delightful fishing village nestles beneath a rocky outcrop and the river estuary. A regular car ferry crossing operates cross the scenic Waterford Harbour Estuary from the village to Ballyhack in County Waterford.
Dunmore East A popular holiday location a short drive from Waterford city, Dunmore East is a quaint, picturesque village with thatched cottages, hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering facilities, pubs and restaurants. The village overlooks the mouth of the river estuary and the Dunmore East Harbour, a major fishing port. Activities available in the area include walking, watersports, sailing, golf and horse riding.
Ardmore Ardmore is a charming resort with a long sandy beach and a 12th century Round Tower. It is well worth visiting the site of the 7th century monastic settlement founded by Saint Declan. The ruined Cathedral of St. Declan contains fine carvings and 15th century altar tombs. Ardmore is a national winner of the 'Tidy Towns' competition.
Reginald's Tower A tower has stood on this site for over a thousand years, protecting the quays of Waterford. The present structure, dating from the 12th century is the oldest urban civic building in the country Here Strongbow met Aoife, the daughter of Dermot McMurrough, King of Leinster and their subsequent marriage was to change forever the course of Irish history.
Lismore Lismore is one of Ireland's Heritage Towns. A heritage centre in the former courthouse lies at the core of this historic town which invites and richly repays unhurried exploration of its streetscape, majestic castle grounds, ancient church and cathedral.