Ireland Guide
Tipperary and Waterford
Waterford city
In many ways Waterford ( 
www.waterfordtourism.com ) is Ireland's least discovered city, often bypassed by tourists heading from Rosslare for the more hyped destinations of Cork and Kerry further west. Even the hardiest defender of this dockland city's reputation would be hard-pressed to mount a campaign centred upon Waterford's immediate allures. Though neat wooded hillsides figure north of Rice Bridge, the vista mainly encompasses ugly industrial development, with cranes and a refinery dominating the skyline and unappealing quays offering barely a hint of the vibrant city lying behind.
But Waterford is one of those places where scraping the surface reveals numerous delights. Behind those ugly quays lies a complex of narrow lanes, first formed in medieval times, and many grand examples of Georgian town planning in the shape of sturdy townhouses and elegant municipal and ecclesiastical buildings. There's a lively nightlife here too, with plenty of enjoyable bars, as well as decent cafés and restaurants.
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