South East WATERFORD: Holiday Home Guide
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Those interested in all things Irish will immediately recognise the name Waterford for its beautiful and unparalleled crystal. Indeed, Waterford Crystal is a household name because of the delicate craftsmanship and artistic design etched in the delicate and decorative crystal.
Founded by the Vikings in 914 A.D., the city of Waterford, in Waterford County, is the oldest on the Emerald Island and the most prominent in the Southeast Region of the country. It is home to approximately 108,000 people who enjoy a cultural array of museums, art galleries and theatres in particular the Theatre Royal in Waterford City. Sports, especially GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) are also extremely popular among young and old, a perfect past time for all to try out while renting a holiday home in Co Waterford.
Visitors will find a variety of things to do and see while staying at their holiday homes in Waterford. Whether it’s horseback riding, golfing, taking long, leisurely strolls along scenic byways and trails, fishing or riding bikes there is something for everyone on holiday in Waterford. Reginald’s Tower, the oldest building in all of Ireland, and the first to use mortar is a big tourist attraction for it is here where the Vikings in 9 BC made their initial mark. It is just one of the remainders of the city’s Viking past as there are several such buildings that comprise what is known as the Vikings Quarter. The River Suir runs through Waterford and the rich maritime history of Waterford has made it one of the most prominent ports in the region.
Those visiting in summertime will want to coordinate their holiday with the famous Spraoi Festival, which draws an estimated 80,000 festival-goers from all over the country. It is a must-see for those who love parades, music, arts and family fun. Those visiting in 2011 will want to be sure and check out the Tall Ships Festival which drew an estimated 450,000 people in 2005 and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser when it returns in 2011.
Getting around Waterford is easy via excellent access routes by rail and bus that connects Waterford to Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Rosslare. Visitors will find that once they make that initial trip to Waterford, they will be eager to return to a holiday home in the South East region of Ireland.
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