Discover Waterford
Waterford Adventure Activities
If you love trying out new things and pushing your boundaries then you’ve come to the right place. Waterford has lots of thrilling adventure activities to whet your appetite and keep you on your toes!
Waterford’s Apple Market
Venture down to this part of town where it’s best known for it’s bars, restaurants and laid-back atmosphere.
Waterford’s Viking Triangle
Watch local craftsmen and designers at work, shop locally designed gifts and discover Waterford’s Viking history during your visit.
Waterford’s Cultural Quarter
Explore O’ Connell Street’s Cultural Quarter where culture, heritage and creativity are part of everyday life.
Waterford Walking Trails
Love walking? Check out some of Waterford’s most beautiful walks for all moods and all ages.
Popular Stories
Drum roll…here are the lucky winners!
We’ve had hundreds of entries where you’ve shared how you stayed positive during the lockdown, what you binged watched, and the first thing you were going to do once lockdown was lifted. Your answers warmed our hearts, brought a smile to our faces and let us in on what matters to the Déise people.
Sharing is caring. Read what matters most to the Deise!
From just being able to hug the grandkids, to enjoying a meal in a restaurant – even going back on Tinder for a date, we hear you, and we care.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas in Waterford!
Winterval is happening, the Xmas lights are on and the shops are open.
Christmas gifts for EVERYONE!
On December 1st, local retailers are set to welcome back their customers inside their stores, and thankfully, it’s just in time for a Christmas shopping spree around Waterford city and county!
Interviews
Mary Boland – Theatre Royal
There’s something about Mary Boland.
Promoter of the Arts, Mary sure knows how to bring out the best in people and shine a light on both local and national talent!
Anna Jordan – Modwords
Anna is the creator of Modwords and is running Modwords Fest, a very spooky spoken word night at The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms on October 25th, as part of this year’s Imagine Arts Festival.
Anthony Mullane, Geoffs Cafe Bar.
Get to know what makes Anthony Mullane, Geoffs Cafe Bar, tick and why he still enjoys coming to work every day.
Sean Corcoran, Sand Artist, Bonmahon.
We recently caught up with Sean at his home in Bonmahon where we got a very warm welcome and a nice cup of tea. Sure what else would you want on a blustery winter’s day at the Copper Coast!
Wellbeing Waterford
Waterford people, like everyone else, have had to adapt to a lot of change, uncertainty and upheaval in 2020. With so much happening out of our control, it’s important to stay well, remain positive and take care of ourselves in the best ways we can. So what better way to get through the day than with our wellbeing reminders and fun tasks below. Go on, give them a go and see which ones help you the most.
Learn to plait your daughters hair
Move over Pippi Longstocking! Become a plait superstar and learn to braid your daughters hair. Use YouTube tutorials to help you on your way.
Moonwalk around the house
It’s the only time you’ll drive people into a state of happy delirium while walking backwards. Best tried at home.
Create a TikTok
Love it or hate it, don’t ignore it. Join the global fun bandwagon and get your 15 seconds of fame.
