Waterford

Nature

Barrow

This is Ireland's second-longest river after the Shannon. Together with the Suir and the Nore, it forms the "Three Sisters" rivers, counted among Ireland's most iconic waterways.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford

A cathedral on Barronstrand Street in Waterford, serving as the seat of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. It's considered the oldest Catholic cathedral built in Ireland since the Reformation.

Nature

Suir

A river that crosses southeastern Ireland, passes through Waterford, and flows into the Celtic Sea, spanning 185km in length. It's a good place to walk along the current and take in the riverside scenery.

Museums & galleries

Reginald's Tower

Standing at the eastern end of Waterford's quay, this is Ireland's oldest civic building. Having served many purposes over the centuries while keeping its Viking-era name, it's a unique landmark revealing traces of the city's medieval defenses.

Temples & religious sites

Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford

An Anglican cathedral located in Waterford city. It's one of six cathedrals in the united dioceses of Cashel and Ossory, and a fine place to take in the architecture in a calm setting.

Museums & galleries

Irish Museum of Time

Located in the Viking Triangle, this museum specializes in clocks and holds a collection of around 600 timepieces. As part of the Waterford Treasures group of museums, it offers an engaging look at the history of timekeeping.

Museums & galleries

Waterford Treasures

A museum complex in Waterford's old-town Viking Triangle, made up of several exhibition spaces including the Viking museum at Reginald's Tower and the former Bishop's Palace. Highlights include artifacts such as the 14th-century Waterford Charter Roll, along with walking tours and a café.

Castles & palaces

Ballyhack Castle

This medieval tower house stands in a village across the harbour from Waterford. Walking among the remains of this old riverside fortress offers a quiet sense of history.