ONE TOURISM OPS : WATERFORD - IRELAND

 

Waterford - Ireland

Viking history and a newly expanded rail path : Yes, waterford is synonymous with crystal, but the city, founded in 914 also sparkles with history and natural treasures.

In the Viking Triangle, Waterford's cobblestone core - a new digital story trial brings the past to life at stops like the medieval landmark Reginald's Tower.

The city also offers less-ancient attractions, including the new Irish Wake Museum, dedicated to the funeral ritual, and the Irish Museum of Time, which showcases grandfather clocks, watches and more.

Waterford's natural riches rival its historical ones, notably the Copper coast, hemmed by towering cliffs and scalloped coves.

The coast forms part of the Waterford Greenway, a nearly 30-mile path along a disused call line. 

In 2023, a new section linked the Greenway to the center of Waterford. [ Annelise Sorensen ]