Category Archives: Waterford

Why You Need to Visit Waterford!

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Founded by Vikings in 914 A.D., Waterford is one of Ireland’s oldest cities. Parts of its ancient walls till stand tall today! We recommend you visit… Continue reading →

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Top Castles in Ireland You Can Actually Sleep In

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Want to sleep like royalty on your next vacation? Ireland is filled with castles where you can actually stay the night! Here’s some of our favourites… Continue reading →

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The Best of Ireland’s Sunny South East

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Irish Tourism

Welcome to Ireland’s Sunny South East! This gorgeous region includes Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford. Now’s your time to explore! Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland Three-Year Strategy Plan

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland have just launched details of a three year tourism plan. The aim of the three year plan (2020-2022) is to grow overseas tourism revenue to €6.54 billion which is an increase of +13% and visitor numbers taking vacations … Continue reading →

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Launch of Waterford, Where Ireland Begins Campaign

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Seamus O'Murchu

In a bid to encourage more Ireland vacations specifically to the South East and to Waterford, the Visit Waterford Tourism Analysis and Promotional Plan has been launched. Officially opening the launch, Mayor of Waterford Cllr John Pratt spoke of the … Continue reading →

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2016 Waterford Harvest Festival

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The eight edition of the Waterford Harvest Festival is set to make a colourful, tasty and aromatic return to Waterford city for a three-day festival celebrating what’s good about the South East’s food, heritage and culture. Running from the 9th … Continue reading →

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1848 Tricolour Celebration

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Waterford City will play host to a significant celebration of Irish culture between the 4th & 6th March with the 1848 Tricolour Celebration taking place throughout the city.

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Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts will take place in Waterford City between the 31st July and 2nd August with a wide range of globally renowned street art performers and musicians to entertain and enthral visitors of all ages.

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Culinary delights await at the West Waterford Food Festival

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

There is a culinary treat in store for those visiting the West Waterford for the 2015 Festival of Food between the 9th and 12th April! Continue reading →

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