Waterford is most famous for its Crystal. It will be mentioned on any tours of Ireland as such. But the city has a fascinating history. It is set on the South bank of the River Suir and was founded by the Normans. Right on the quay is the ancient...
By Giorgio Galeotti - Own work, CC BY 4.0, Link On any tours of Ireland, you will think about the East coast. The likes of Wicklow and Wexford are worth seeing but often you have limited time. Waterford was once very popular for the crystal factory alone. But now...
Founded by the Vikings at the beginning of the 10th century. After being conquered by the Anglo-Normans the town grew into a thriving port and became famous for its loyalty to the English Crown. Its world famous crystal industry was founded in the 18th century...
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Ireland is famous for its pottery (such as Belleek) , and of course its crystal. There is none more well known than "Waterford Crystal". Its quality is as magnificent as its history. The House of Waterford Crystal has now located to a magnificent new home in the heart...
If you are on tours of Ireland try and see some of this crystal. You may even be lucky enough to be able to buy some. World-famous crystal. The Waterford Glasshouse was founded by George and William Penrose in 1783. Over several generations , this family perfected...
Waterford is a maritime county in the province of Munster. Covering 716 square miles , Waterford has a population of over 110,000. The county is bounded on the north by the River Suir, on the east by Waterford Harbour, and on the south by the Celtic Sea. ...
Waterford is by far the largest town in the Southeast and one of the few prospering industrial centres in the Republic, with a grand history and plenty to explore. This is essentially a Viking city, with many reminders of this period of it history among...