Waterford, Ireland’s European City of Christmas
Waterford, Ireland has been named the 2024 European City of Christmas.
Learn more about Winterval, the largest Christmas Festival in Ireland and get tips for your visit.
Waterford, Ireland has been named the 2024 European City of Christmas.
Learn more about Winterval, the largest Christmas Festival in Ireland and get tips for your visit.
Ireland is a country known for stunning landscapes and natural beauty. The abundant rainfall that contributes to the country’s ’40 shades of green’ is also at least partially responsible for the lush gardens you’ll find across the country. While the majority of public gardens seem to be concentrated in the ‘sunny southeast’, you can easily…
Wondering about the best places to visit in Ireland in 2024? And, if you are planning on visiting one of these tops spots, you’ve probably wondered if there are any secrets to having an amazing visit – and maybe avoiding the crowds (as much as possible). The answers to your questions are below – based…
Round towers are an -almost- uniquely Irish structure. (Only 3 ancient round towers exist outside of Ireland.) In Irish they are called cloitheach (cloy- cach), meaning bell house, and were probably built between the 9th and 12th centuries. This article is also available as a podcast. To listen please scroll to the player at the…
I had the opportunity to speak with Sean Egan, a master engraver with over 35 years of experience. A trained artist at the former Waterford Crystal, Sean now runs Sean Egan Art Glass in the Bishop’s Palace Museum, located in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle. See also: Waterford Travel Tips with Clodagh Fitzgerald This…
Failte Ireland certified guide Clodagh Fitzgerald shares Waterford travel tips. From Waterford city to the ‘hidden’ countryside.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ireland! Join Jody as she chats with Tommie Ryan, the festival director of Ireland’s largest Christmas festival: Winterval in Waterford. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page. The Ireland Christmas Festival Winterval Winterval in…
Jody is talking about Ireland’s sunny Southeast in this episode. Join her and guest speaker John Purcell, owner of Waterford Greenway Cycle Tours and Bike Hire as they discuss the Waterford Greenway. . CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON below to listen. If you like what you hear, please give my podcast a 5-Star review at iTunes,…
The Munster Vales are nestled in the heart of Ireland’s “Ancient East” and offer a glimpse into Ireland’s wild beauty and rich history. Spanning counties Limerick, Cork, Tipperary, and Waterford, the region is famous for its mountainous landscapes, rolling hills, and quaint towns. Unlike Ireland’s more famous spots—like Dublin, the Cliffs of Moher, or the…
Few visitors realize that Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city. Established by Viking raiders in 853, the city was established, overthrown by native Irish and re-established a number of times by both Viking and Norman invaders. Today you can revisit over 1000 years of history in three Waterford museums. The Museums of Waterford Treasures Known collectively…