Ireland Guide
Tipperary and Waterford
County Waterford
The attractions of CountyWaterford (Port Láirge, or the Déise) are integrally linked to the first part of its name, whether in its alluring river valleys, lengthy southern shoreline, or in Waterford city itself, which derived much of its prosperity from its strategic riverside setting. Nowadays a flourishing modern conurbation, with a lively nightlife and arts scene, the city houses almost half of the county's population and one of Ireland's finest museums, Waterford Treasures. Waterford's coastline takes in numerous sandy beaches, not least at Dunmore East, and great vantage points for panoramic views, as well as the blossoming town of Dungarvan, set around a gorgeous natural harbour. Shoreline Ardmore contains enthralling relics associated with St Declan.