History & Heritage

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.

Your Summer in the City Line-Up for This Weekend

July 27, 2023

Once again Summer in the City delivers with a brilliant line-up of live music and entertainment this weekend. From brass and blues to DJ sets, dance classes and history tours, there’s something for everyone, young and old, all around the city. Get in…

Celebrate Our County and Culture at the Comeragh’s Wild Festival

July 6, 2023

The Comeragh’s Wild Festival 2023 kicks off today and runs until Sunday with a packed schedule of events. The festival, celebrating its ninth year, is a great way to explore the breathtaking region of the county from the Copper Coast to the Comeragh Mountains and Nire Valley. It will be an unforgettable four days of music, theatre, outdoor activities and family fun.

Easter Trails, Exotic Animals and Boat Trips: Fun Family Adventures to Enjoy in Waterford While the Kids Are Off School

April 4, 2023

Bring the kids to a mini zoo, explore Waterford’s ancient history, traverse a beautiful stretch of the Blackwater river, take in the spectacular gardens at Mount Congreve or cycle the Greenway and stop for lunch on route. There are plenty of ways to entertain the kids while they’re on their Easter holidays. Here are five family-friendly activities to partake in the county.