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Commemorating History: The 177th Anniversary of the Tricolour Flag in Waterford

March 2, 2025

Waterford proudly holds a significant place in Irish history as the city where the Irish Tricolour flag first flew. This year, we commemorate the 177th anniversary of that momentous occasion with a series of events designed to honor Thomas Francis Meagher and the enduring legacy of our national flag. Join us from March 7th to […]

Join the Craic: Waterford’s St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

March 2, 2025

Join Waterford’s lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with music, parades, and more!

Waterford Celebrates 176 Years of the Irish Flag with the Thomas Francis Meagher Tricolour Celebration Weekend

February 23, 2024

Waterford is set to host the Thomas Francis Meagher 176th Tricolour Celebration next weekend—from March 1st to March 3rd.

Markets, Live Entertainment and Santa’s Gingerbread House—Make the Most out of Winterval With This Festive Itinerary

December 14, 2023

With only a few weeks left of Winterval, here’s a handy itinerary to make the most of Ireland’s largest Christmas Festival before it’s all over on December 23.

Eat, Drink and Shop Local This Christmas at Winterval’s Massive Market

November 23, 2023

One of the main attractions for Winterval 2023 is the annual Winterval Glenveagh Christmas Market. This year, more than 100 food, craft and drinks producers and creators feature across the festival.

Theatre and Choral Events to Brighten Up Your Winterval Experience

November 23, 2023

From puppet shows to orchestras and live music…there is a host of theatre and choral events to enjoy throughout Winterval this year. Below are some of the performances not to be missed.

Enter the World of Narnia for One of the Highlights of This Year’s Winterval

November 14, 2023

As part of this year’s Winterval attractions, festival-goers will be able to step through the Winterval wardrobe and be transported to a spectacular adaptation from the incredible “Broken Theatre” of the C.S. Lewis classic, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” for a one-hour show accompanied by Christmas melodies.

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.

Spooky Tunnels and Samhain Processions… Ghostly Fun for the Kids This Halloween

October 26, 2023

Waterford is set for some spooky shenanigans to celebrate Halloween. Get the kids in the spirit of things over the mid-term break with spine-chilling activities all around the city and county.

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.

Great Food and Sea Air: Tramore Celebrates its Third Annual Vitamin Sea Festival

September 12, 2023

Lovers of great food and the outdoors are in for an unforgettable weekend as the Vitamin Sea Festival returns to Tramore for the third time this Friday, September 15.