The Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival, from Thursday 5th to 8th July, is about much more than seafood. The 2012 programme is packed with music, street theatre, stalls, exhibitions, and plenty of children’s activities. Seafood is the star of the show, of course, so you can sample the celebrated seafood platters in the Stella Maris Centre throughout the festival. Even though the programme is packed with events for everyone, this is definitely a festival for gourmet seafood lovers. At this time every year, the unassuming fishing village of Kilmore Quay in …
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Waterford Institute Of Technology - Ireland’s Next University?
Waterford Institute of Technology also known as W.I.T is a third level institution located in the beautiful historic city of Waterford in the south east of Ireland. Since its modest beginning as a Regional Technical College (RTC) back in 1970, WIT has gone from strength to strength and is now in the running for university status. Here we take a closer look at what this college has to offer… Waterford Institute of Technology is one of the largest 3rd level institutes in Ireland. It currently has over 10,000 students from …
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Port of Waterford - A Thriving Port In The South East
Waterford is a beautiful county situated on the southern shoreline of Ireland, between the counties Cork and Wexford. It’ well known for its Viking past and its crystal, but did you also know that Waterford has one of the most important ports in Ireland? In fact, it is the closest Irish port to mainland Europe. Read on for more. Maritime activity has always been a major part of Waterford’s history, since the Vikings first discovered the strategic importance of this little settlement. Here, three large rivers met and entered the …
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Top Activities To Enjoy In Waterford
Waterford is the perfect destination to enjoy the outdoors as it’s located in the sunny south east and has a diverse and beautiful landscape of coastline, beaches, mountains, rivers and woodland. It offers its visitors a wide range of outdoor activities, most of which are available to enjoy all year round. Here we have picked some of the top activities to enjoy… Golfing at Faithlegg Faithlegg is one of the top golf courses in the south-east of Ireland and can be found just 6km from Waterford city. It has a …
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Waterford’s Top Festivals
If you’re heading to Waterford on your upcoming holidays, why not have your trip coincide with one of its major festivals? We take a close look at some of Waterford’s major festivals so read on to find out what festivals are worth checking out! Spraoi Festival The annual Spraoi Festival is one of Waterford’s biggest festivals. It is held in Waterford city each summer and organised by ‘Spraoi’ a professional arts organisation based in the city. This festival has evolved down through the years from a one-day festival back …
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County Waterford - Some Top Attractions To Visit
If you’re touring the south of Ireland while on holidays then be sure you check out the beautiful county of Waterford. It’s a charming county, full of ancient attractions, a fascinating coastline and one of the oldest cities in Ireland. Waterford is a friendly and inviting county, so make sure you explore all that it has to offer. Here are a few attractions to put on your sightseeing list… Waterford city was founded by the Vikings around 852AD and is a treasure trove of historic attractions, ancient cobbled streets and …
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