COUNTY  WATERFORD

 County Waterford is known also as Crystal County and that is what makes the county so famous and well worth a visit.  The Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre gives you the opportunity to see how this fine glasswarein made and, of course, to buy some. You might also enjoy a walk around Waterford City, I there are guided tours from the Quay that last about an hour and these will show you all the interesting and wonderful parts of the town. There is a Waterford to Dungarven narrow gauge railway line that will allow you to enjoy views of the Suir Valley. What better way to get a view of river and mountain from the comfort of a train and while relaxing and dreaming of days gone by.

 
There is much to explore in the County. If you are interested in history then the Harrison Megalithic Tomb, Ogham Stones, Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral and also Mount Mellary Abbey will keep you occupied. If all this history sounds like hard work then don’t despair, for County Waterford has miles of Blue Flag beaches for you to enjoy. Try to visit the famous seaside resort of Tramore if you want a good beach.

Tramore also has a fun park and Splashworld so if it is a bit chilly you can enjoy indoor water fun. The coastline is pretty with individual and unique fishing villages and towns to explore. There are many excellent restaurants to discover which specialise in freshly caught fish dishes. The County is ideal for golfing, walking and cycling. Don’t forget to purchase some Waterford Crystal so that when you see it sparking in the light you will remember your wonderful stay in Ireland.

Worth a look...
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre
Just over a mile from the town on the Cork road, the factory is well geared up to visitors.

Dungarvan
Good market and superb deep-sea fishing – including shark.

Ardmore
Gorgeous coastal town with huge religious connections. Reputedly Christianised by St Declan in the 4th century, there are still ruins to back up the belief that  that it’s the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland.

Did You Know
You can hear traditional music every night at Dooland pub in Waterford.
The Duke of Devonshire - he of Chatworth House fame - still has a castle in Lismore. The gardens are open to visitors, but not the house. 
There's a French Church in Waterford. It's listed as a National Monument. The county has some wonderful walking country. The Comeragh Mountains to the north offer some choice areas and two peaks - Knockanaffrin and Knockaunapeebra which both reach 2,340ft high.