Founded by the Vikings in 914, Waterford is the oldest city in the country. Situated on the River Suir, Waterford was once the most important port in Europe, but is now only the fifth largest in Ireland.

Waterford Attractions
To immerse yourself in the mysteries and legends of the Vikings and Normans who once inhabited the lands of Waterford, take a city tour that includes a visit to Reginald’s Tower and the ancient city walls. Reginald’s Tower, named after the city’s founder, is the oldest city building in Ireland. It now houses the Waterford History Museum.

Also of interest is the Treasure Museum, located on Hanover St., which houses thousands of archaeological finds. The Edmund Rice International Centre, located on Barrack St., is dedicated to the memory of Rice. Sion Hill House & Gardens, located in Ferrybank, a suburb of Waterford, comprises four acres of land with sparse trees and shrubs, offering beautiful views of the River Suir.

The Waterford suburbs include the delightful fishing village of Dunmore East, the Blue Flag beach resort of Ardmore, and the tiny seaport of Passage East, with ferry connections to Wexford.

Waterford Outskirts
Near Waterford, the town of Dungarvan boasts equally interesting attractions: the town museum, St. Mary’s Church, a 17th-century market, the 12th-century Dungarvan Castle, St. Garvan’s Church, the town hall, the Augustinian abbey, and the Norman motte-and-bailey—a medieval castle in the form of a palisaded courtyard, within or adjacent to which stood a hill topped by a wooden fort.