Attractions, experiences and adventures across Waterford and Wexford — from Viking history to wild coastal walks.
A 20-minute boat ride from Kilmore Quay, the Saltee Islands are one of Ireland's great bird sanctuaries — cliffs packed with gannets, guillemots and puffins, plus grey seals on the rocks.
Read moreAt Ferrycarrig outside Wexford town, the Irish National Heritage Park recreates 9,000 years of Irish history across 40 acres — from a Stone Age camp to a Norman fortress, with falconry and living-history guides.
Read moreLess than ten minutes from Wexford town, Johnstown Castle is a Gothic Revival castle mirrored in an ornamental lake — with 50 acres of gardens, restored castle rooms and the Irish Agricultural Museum.
Read moreAt the tip of the Hook Peninsula stands one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world — an 800-year-old Norman tower you can climb, with spectacular coastal views and a clifftop café.
Read moreSoft, white-dusted, fresh from the bakery and unique to one city in Ireland. The Waterford blaa carries Protected Geographical Indication status and a history that goes back to the 17th century.
Read moreWaterford rewards the curious on foot. A guide to the city's walking tour scene — including the award-winning Jack Burtchaell tours that have been running for decades.
Read moreMore than 3,000 species of trees and shrubs on the banks of the River Suir. Mount Congreve is one of the great horticultural achievements of the 20th century — and it's on your doorstep.
Read moreA glacial lake cradled by dramatic cliffs in the heart of the Comeragh Mountains. The walk to Coumshingaun Lough is the finest short hike in County Waterford.
Read moreThree miles of Atlantic beach, a traditional seaside town that has never lost its soul, and water cold enough to make you feel very much alive. A complete guide to Tramore.
Read moreWild cliffs, secret coves and 460-million-year-old volcanic rock. A guide to driving and exploring the Copper Coast Geopark between Tramore and Dungarvan.
Read moreIt sounds morbid. It is anything but. The Irish Wake Museum in Waterford's Viking Triangle is one of the most thoughtful and human heritage experiences in Ireland.
Read moreNapoleon's hair, a 1802 Waterford Crystal chandelier, and three centuries of Waterford life. A guide to the Bishop's Palace museum.
Read moreCelebrating the food, craft & life of Waterford & Wexford
