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Unveiling the Magnolia Magic at Mount Congreve Gardens This March

March 7, 2025

As winter ends, Mount Congreve Gardens transforms into a vibrant display of color, with its impressive collection of magnolias taking center stage. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, you’ll want to visit this horticultural gem in March. It’s truly special! Forget what you think you know about spring – at least until you’ve seen […]

Winterval 2023 is Back With a Bang…and Santa of Course!

November 14, 2023

This Friday (November 17), Santa Claus will roll into Waterford City inside a gigantic festive bauble, partaking in a Christmas Parade which will culminate at the Winterval Main Stage at the top of John Robert’s Square. The city’s Christmas lights will be switched on, with the Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Joe Conway, marking the official opening of Ireland’s Christmas Festival.

Champion Artistic Excellence at This Year’s Imagine Arts Festival

October 23, 2023

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of the arts as the Imagine Arts Festival 2023 returns to captivate imaginations from tomorrow, October 24, and running through Sunday, October 29…all around Waterford City. Under the visionary leadership of Festival Director, Sinéad Dunphy, this year’s programme ushers in a new era of artistic exploration and innovation.

This Comeragh Food Tour Offers a Mountain of Experiences

September 12, 2023

Taste Waterford, the food and drink network of the county, launched a new food tour in May this year…and it’s growing in popularity with locals and tourists alike. The focus of the tour is on the Comeragh Mountains and gives you the opportunity to see what it’s like to live and work in this special landscape.

Food Sustainability Takes Centre Stage at Waterford’s Harvest Festival

September 6, 2023

Visitors to Waterford’s Harvest Festival this weekend (September 8 to 10) are invited to step into a world of culinary curiosity and thought-provoking discussions. GIY (Grow It Yourself) will present a captivating lineup of talks and debates that delve into the heart of pressing food issues with a series of free talks on the “Food Matters” stage, proudly sponsored by Waterford Chamber Skillnet.

What’s on This Weekend in the Déise

August 10, 2023

After the buzz of Spraoi and All Together Now last weekend, let’s keep the party rolling in Waterford for even more events and live music to look forward to this weekend. WLR/Sanofi Waterford Music Week Showcase, in association with Summer in the City, will host Backroad Smoker’s Club, Cal Pacino, 2Time Charlie, Conor Clancy, Big Yellow Jacket, Yung Shakur, Sara Lou, Shane Barry and One Morning in August on O’Connell Street from 1 p.m. on Saturday.