Dublin Is there a day tour to Waterford.
Sep 22nd, 2005, 02:23 PM
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I very much doubt that there'd be any tours in November which is right outside the tourist season.
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Sep 23rd, 2005, 01:22 AM
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I don't think there is but a friend who visited took the train and went to the crystal factory and back the same day....she was not really impressed to be honest for a day trip. ANy particular reason to go?
Sep 23rd, 2005, 05:10 AM
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Hi RJames
Waterford is handy from Dublin for a day trip by train - trains depart Heuston Station and takes approx 2.5 hours. Admittedly not as attractive as other cities of similar size such as Kilkenny & Galway, the crystal factory is probably the biggest draw for visitors, especially from the US, it is a short distance outside the city. If you're into crystal, it's worth a visit - you can tour the factory and see the crystal making process underway (blowing the molten glass, cutting, etching, etc), as well as an impressive show room of all forms of crystal. There is not much else to see in the neighourhood surrounding around the factory, so you'd need to be making a special effort to visit.
In addition to the crystal factory, Waterford has some other things to offer in the line of sight seing. There as some nice old buildings that can be toured, including the city walls (partly preserved) which include remenants of defensive ramparts dating from the 8th century, Reginalds Tower, built in 1003 and has seen life as everything from a mint to a jail. Both cathedrals (catolic and protestant)are also intersting, were designed by the famous 18th century architect John Roberts. The Catholic cathedral is built in the hiberno gothic style and is the oldest catholic cathedral in Ireland.
The city centre mainly consists of a pedestrianised shopping area in addition to many bars and restaurants and could easily be explored in a day. Along the quay side is the 'Waterford Treasures', a meseum housed in a recently refurbished granary building. It has a lot of exibits on local history and also services as a tourist office.
Some of the villages on the sea side outside Waterford, such as Dunmore East (10 miles), are worth a visit. It is a working fishing port and has nice examples of well preserved thatched cottages. It can also be reached by bus, would suggest the websites posted earlier for further info. Another good website is www.waterfordtourism.org
Gavan
Waterford is handy from Dublin for a day trip by train - trains depart Heuston Station and takes approx 2.5 hours. Admittedly not as attractive as other cities of similar size such as Kilkenny & Galway, the crystal factory is probably the biggest draw for visitors, especially from the US, it is a short distance outside the city. If you're into crystal, it's worth a visit - you can tour the factory and see the crystal making process underway (blowing the molten glass, cutting, etching, etc), as well as an impressive show room of all forms of crystal. There is not much else to see in the neighourhood surrounding around the factory, so you'd need to be making a special effort to visit.
In addition to the crystal factory, Waterford has some other things to offer in the line of sight seing. There as some nice old buildings that can be toured, including the city walls (partly preserved) which include remenants of defensive ramparts dating from the 8th century, Reginalds Tower, built in 1003 and has seen life as everything from a mint to a jail. Both cathedrals (catolic and protestant)are also intersting, were designed by the famous 18th century architect John Roberts. The Catholic cathedral is built in the hiberno gothic style and is the oldest catholic cathedral in Ireland.
The city centre mainly consists of a pedestrianised shopping area in addition to many bars and restaurants and could easily be explored in a day. Along the quay side is the 'Waterford Treasures', a meseum housed in a recently refurbished granary building. It has a lot of exibits on local history and also services as a tourist office.
Some of the villages on the sea side outside Waterford, such as Dunmore East (10 miles), are worth a visit. It is a working fishing port and has nice examples of well preserved thatched cottages. It can also be reached by bus, would suggest the websites posted earlier for further info. Another good website is www.waterfordtourism.org
Gavan
