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.
Interviews
Gene O’Shea, Local Jewellery Designer.
Get to know Gene O’Shea, a native of West Waterford, who draws on the beauty of the landscape around him to get inspiration for some fabulous jewellery creations.
Read on and see why Gene captured our attention…and our hearts.
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.
Gerry Cullen, The Royal Showband.
We spoke to Gerry Cullen of the legendary Royal Showband from Waterford. Hear about life on the road with the band, their encounter with The Beatles and what advice Gerry has for young people today. And that’s just for starters!
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.
Rest your eyes for 20 seconds
Excessive screen time is bad but the strain on your eyes is worse. Rest your eyes with 20-20-20. Take a break every 20 minutes and focus your gaze for 20
Dance like no ones watching
Do a Shaggy on it and go all Boombastic! You know you want to.
Break a bad habit
We all have our vices, but this is your chance to break a bad habit. Why not quit smoking, or give up something that’s bad for you? Time to kick
Create a TikTok
Love it or hate it, don’t ignore it. Join the global fun bandwagon and get your 15 seconds of fame.
