Category Archives: Tourism

Step into summer in Waterford

With warmer weather on the horizon, businesses across Waterford city and county have started to welcome both domestic and international visitors for what is set to be a busy summer season throughout the city & county. With particular interest from … Continue reading

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Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality was recently launched in Waterford, offering tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone. Waterford City and County Council in partnership with Imvizar, and with Fáilte Ireland funding under … Continue reading

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LEO Waterford hosts networking event for clients at Mount Congreve

The Local Enterprise Office Waterford held a networking event for its clients recently at Mount Congreve Garden on Thursday December 15th. The purpose of the event was to celebrate grant recipients in 2022. One of the many business services the … Continue reading

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Time to Celebrate the Winter Solstice in Waterford

Unveiling of a gigantic new clock at the Irish Museum of Time and countdown to a Winter Firedance Firework display at Winterval A wonderful winter solstice celebration is planned for Waterford City on the evening of December 21st 2022. The collaborative event planned … Continue reading

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Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone. Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented … Continue reading

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Minister Humphreys announces the 26 towns to benefit from €2.6 million fund to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the 26 towns and villages that will benefit from a €2.6 million fund to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts, with Tallow, Co. Waterford set to receive €100,000. … Continue reading

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First Waterford Honey Show set to take place during Harvest Festival

The first Waterford Honey Show is set to take place during the 2022 Harvest Festival which will be hosted at venues across Waterford City from September 9th to 11th 2022. The first annual Waterford Honey Show is being hosted by the East Waterford … Continue reading

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Welcome Ambassadors make welcome return to Waterford

The Waterford Welcome Ambassadors are back to offer a genuine and local céad míle fáilte to visitors to Waterford. After a two year hiatus, the Waterford Welcome Ambassadors are a welcome sight on the streets of the city and county.  Welcome Ambassadors … Continue reading

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Have Your Say! Blackwater River Valley – Outdoor Recreation Feasibility Study

We are seeking your views about Outdoor Recreation in the River Blackwater Valley, Co. Waterford.  To find out more information about the current feasibility study or to make a submission please click on the following link: Blackwater River Valley Outdoor Recreation … Continue reading

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