Welcome to Waterford Ireland

Basing yourself in Waterford City – the traditional capital of the southeast allows you to enjoy the benefits of city life – relaxing hotels, indulgent restaurants and exciting shopping, while never being more than One hour from all the attractions featured on this site.

This guide is a celebration of Waterford and its surrounding counties- its activity providers, hoteliers, food makers, restaurateurs, café / bar-owners and retailers whose passion and personality shines through. All combine to make Waterford a wonderful journey of discovery for people who love adventure, great food and warm hospitality.

Waterford has something to offer everyone whether you are looking for outdoor adventure, a quite meal or a bit of retail therapy.

Come and see where the Vikings first visited in 852AD and why visitors have been coming ever since!

Waterford City is the capital of the South East and Ireland’s oldest city. 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 crystal for over 200 years.

Built on the River Suir, (pronounced Sure) 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 street festival, Imagine Arts Festival, Waterford Harvest Food Festival and in 2011 the Tall Ships return to Waterford.

Waterford’s picturesque coastline is dotted with a string of attractive towns including Tramore and Dungarvan. Other scenic coastal villages include Dunmore East, Passage East, Stradbally and Ring, the centre of a thriving Irish speaking community.

For the adventurous there are plenty of water activities such as diving, kayaking, surfing, sailing and kite-surfing. To the west of the county, nestled close to the Comeragh Mountains, lie the pretty towns of Lismore, Cappoquin and Ballymacarbry in the idyllic Nier Valley.

Waterford is a natural playground for equestrian, walking, angling, water sports and cycling holidays.