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Waterford City

For many the island is a destination in itself but should you want to leave its shores you’ll find plenty to interest you. Discover a historic city with roots in Norman times, where today commerce, enterprise and industry thrive. Waterford boasts a progressive Institute of Technology, excellent health care facilities at Waterford Regional Hospital and is home to the wonderful Waterford Crystal.

Being renowned for its fresh produce and the wonderful seafood harvested from the wild Atlantic, you’ll find plenty of exciting restaurants to tempt you. Famed as a centre for cultural and artistic activity you’ll find a busy calendar of year round events – theatre, opera, festivals and music to suit all tastes.

The glorious beaches and picturesque villages of the Sunny South East are on your doorstep, and racing enthusiasts will enjoy the thrill of a day at nearby Tramore or Gowran Park racecourses. Golfers will be spoilt for choice with other golfing gems such as nearby Faithlegg and Mount Juliet just a short drive away.

Incidentally, Waterford City is probably also the shopping capital of the region.