Waterford & THE SOUTH EAST OF IRELAND - A Cruise Destination of Excellence '200 Years of Craftsmanship 1000 Years of history'
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Waterford
& THE SOUTH EAST
OF IRELAND
A Cruise Destination of Excellence
‘200 Years of Craftsmanship 1000 Years of history’
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The Waterford Crystal Visitor
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Centre and Factory Tour will
re-open in an evocative 200
year old building in the heart of
Waterford City’s Historic Quarter.
Marketing Potential
Waterford and
to Passengers the South East
The Waterford Crystal Visitor
Centre and Factory Tour is the
Waterford City, Ireland’s oldest city
and home to numerous historic
region promises
‘must-see’ attraction of Waterford buildings and museums, has a wonderful
and the South East of Ireland. been the historic home of crystal
production in Ireland’s for over opportunity
Renowned the world over for
its luxury lifestyle brand the
200 years. to experience
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre Waterford and the South East the country’s
and Factory Tour will re-open region promises a wonderful
in an evocative 200 year old opportunity to experience the unique heritage
building in the heart of Waterford country’s unique heritage, vibrant
City’s Historic Quarter, where cities, towns and villages set in a
once Viking longships moored. spectacularly stunning landscape.
Variety of
The South East Excursion Options
is also home
Waterford offers cruise passengers experienced at the many heritage
to many of the an option that no other Port in sites located in the South East:
world’s finest Ireland can, a short drive to the from the Dunbrody famine ship in
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre New Ross, County Wexford, to the
gardens and Factory Tour, where one mighty Rock of Cashel in Tipperary
can marvel at master craftsmen to the award winning Museum of
transforming molten glass Treasures on Waterford’s ancient
into works of art. This can be quayside or the magnificent
accommodated on a variety of Kilkenny Castle, to name a few.
stimulating half day or full day
excursions while still leaving The South East is also home to
time for passengers to choose many of the world’s finest gardens,
additional shore excursions. including, Mount Congreve
– ranked in the World’s Top
The historic South East region, Ten - Lismore Castle Gardens,
dotted with medieval castles and JF Kennedy Park Arboretum,
monasteries offers an unrivalled Johnstown Castle Gardens,
visitor insight into this ancient and Woodstock Gardens beside the
mysterious landscape. beautiful village of Inistioge, setting
of many films.
Geographically compact and linked
by five great river systems the Renowned as the Sunny South
region boasts a comprehensive East, Waterford’s comparatively
range of attractions which allows milder and sunnier climate makes
innovative handling agents Waterford ideal for shoulder
to offer an extensive range of season visits.
authentic cultural experiences.
New attractions include the Ros Our suggested tour stops and
Tapestry and Wexford’s stunning excursion routes will introduce you
Opera House, home to its to many of the region’s most scenic
prestigious Festival. locations, traditional villages and
some hidden gems.
Ireland’s Celtic, Christian,
Viking, and Norman past can be
Waterford and the A variety of Shore Excursions are available to choose from.
The menu below offers a range of attractions to suit all
South East of Ireland passenger tastes and the corporate style tour group. All
major attractions are within a comfortable one hour’s drive.
for the connoisseur Please see below our half day [3 and 4 hour] and
of elegant living full day shore excursion sample menu below.
Half Day Sample Menu AM (4 HRS)
Celebrated Historic Waterford Rail and River A Lot Less Walking
Crystal and Tour City, Coast
Stylish Dunmore and Country
◆ WATERFORD ◆ TREASURES ◆ NARROW GAUGE ◆ City Overview
CRYSTAL MUSEUM RAILWAY
◆ City Drive
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Half Day Sample Menu PM (3 HRS)
Abbeys Just Picturesque Pub & Panorama Sail and Stitch
& Valleys
◆ DUISKE ABBEY ◆ INISTIOGE ◆ Kennedy Park ◆ 3-Masted
VILLAGE FAMINE SHIP
◆ JERPOINT ABBEY ◆ Cosy IRISH PUB
◆ WOODSTOCK ◆ ROS TAPESTRY
◆ River Barrow Drive GARDENS
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Full Day Sample Menu
Elegant Cashel and Kilkenny - High Notes and
Waterford Golden Vale Ireland’s High Masts
Medieval Capital
◆ WATERFORD ◆ CASHEL of the ◆ KILKENNY CITY ◆ WEXFORD TOWN
CRYSTAL Kings, & CASTLE & OPERA HOUSE
◆ HISTORIC ◆ Vee Mountain ◆ Waterford City ◆ 3-Masted
WATERFORD Pass FAMINE SHIP
CITY ◆ River Valley Drive
◆ Lismore Castle - ◆ Kennedy Park
◆ WATERFORD Photo stop PANORAMA
CASTLE (Lunch)
◆ Copper Coast
◆ DUNMORE Scenic Drive
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WATERFORD WATERFORD WATERFORD Opera House
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Cruise ship Rotterdam at the Belview Cruise Berth, Waterford.
PORT OF
WATERFORD
Waterford offers three berthing BELVIEW PORT
and one anchorage options
CITY QUAYS
- dependant on size of ship. (NORTH)
There is a City Centre location,
a middle port location at
Belview and an open sea
location at Dunmore East.
DUNMORE
BELVIEW CRUISE BERTH 390 metres of quay with access for vessels up to 240 meters (illustrated). No airdraft or beam restrictions. Max draft 8 metres on all high tides, deeper draft on Spring tides. Smaller vessels, (
APPENDIX 1 Shore attractions - Waterford
Alphabetical Order and the South East in a nutshell
CHRISTCHURCH EDMUND RICE KENNEDY PARK
CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA
A glory of Georgian architecture.
HERITAGE CENTRE Magnificent view over south
This is the third church on the site Experience this new interactive east Ireland, trace its verdant
since 1096 and it was here that museum and visitor centre river valleys ringed by
Henry II was received in 1171 dedicated to Edmund Rice distant mountain ranges.
to proclaim with Papal approval the founder of the Christian
the Norman invasion of Ireland. and Presentation Brothers. KILKENNY CASTLE
Set in extensive parkland, yet
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE city centre. Beautifully restored
Hook Lighthouse is a unique and furnished in style.
example of an almost intact
medieval lighthouse. It dates
from the early 13th century
and was a major feat at the
time of its construction.
DUISKE ABBEY
Cistercian abbey from 12th century
KILKENNY CITY
and still a church in living faith
crowns Graiguenamanagh - a pretty
AND COUNTY
riverside village on the Barrow. The Medieval Capital of Ireland
and now one of the most popular
DUNMORE EAST and bustling tourist centres in the
INISTIOGE VILLAGE country; boasting Kilkenny Castle &
Considered by many as Ireland’s
A noted setting for films – Circle Design Centre, Rothe House,
most scenic and quaint coastal
of Friends and Widow’s Peak – St Canice’s Cathedral the
village. Elegant, picturesque
and seeing it you will know why. Walking Tour of Kilkenny,
fishing and yachting centre
Jerpoint Abbey and Woodstock
with many pristine thatched
IRISH NATIONAL Garden and Arboretum.
cottages, secluded coves
and sandy beaches. HERITAGE PARK
A visit to the Irish National Heritage LISMORE CASTLE
Park is a historical adventure;
explore 35 acres of a remarkable Fairy tale setting overhanging
heritage trail featuring a Ringfort, the salmon-rich river Blackwater.
Crannogs, a Viking House Irish seat of the Duke and
and a Norman Fortification. Duchess of Devonshire.
MOUNT CONGREVE COUNTY TIPPERARY WATERFORD CASTLE
GARDENS Home to Ireland’s iconic Exclusive par excellence – on
Mount Congreve is a beautiful Christian monument, the Rock a private island in the river
eighty acre garden consisting of Cashel and also features Suir. Elegant throughout with
of extensively planted Cahir Castle, the Swiss Cottage, a richly paneled dining-room,
woodland, 2,000 different and the Vee Mountain Pass. fit for Lords and Ladies!
rhododendrons, magnolia
walks, a Camellia collection WATERFORD CITY
and a Georgian green house.
Ireland’s oldest City offering a
wealth of history and culture - most
NARROW GAUGE of Waterford’s famous landmarks
RAILWAY are located within walking distance
Delightful and tranquil route of the city’s quays and one of
through rolling countryside, by the the most significant is the Viking
great gardens of Mount Congreve fortification, Reginald’s Tower.
and the mighty river Suir. Shopping in Waterford is lively
and varied with sophisticated high
THE ROCK OF CASHEL fashion boutiques, interesting
One of Ireland’s greatest medieval antique shops, craft studios and
religious sites. Dramatic setting on high street fashion outlets.
rocky outcrop in the Golden Vale.
TRADITIONAL PUBS
Ireland is famous for its cosy,
atmospheric country-style
pubs where you can relax for
ever – well nearly! We have
a number we can suggest.
TREASURES MUSEUM
Honoured as Ireland’s best
city museum 2009/10. Vibrant
and informative with many
varied and priceless exhibits
illustrating the history of Ireland’s
THE WATERFORD
oldest city from its Viking
ROS TAPESTRY foundations to the present.
CRYSTAL VISITOR
CENTRE AND
Takes up Norman invasion FACTORY TOUR
of Ireland where Bayeux WALKING TOUR OF
tapestry covered the Norman WATERFORD Home of the legendary brand
conquest of England. and the largest collection of
Walk back 1,000 years on Ireland’s
this sought-after crystal in the
most famous city tour with a
SCENIC DRIVES stunning showrooms and gallery.
historian and master storyteller
Magnificent views of Mountains, on the multi award winning tour.
Rivers and Coast Views can be
seen on The Copper Coast, The
Vee, the Comeragh Mountains and
the River Nore and Barrow Drives.
APPENDIX 1
continued
WATERFORD WEXFORD TOWN
HISTORIC QUARTER Viking origin but since has become
Waterford City’s Historic Quarter a cosy and quaint harbour side
also known as the Viking Triangle town best known for its hugely
is an area bordered by the successful Opera Festival and
River Suir and the Mall. Here birthplace of Commodore John
are located buildings spanning Barry, founder of US Navy.
1,000 years of Waterford history
– Reginald’s Tower, Christ
Church Cathedral, Bishop’s
Palace, medieval Franciscan
Friary, medieval undercrofts, the
Theatre Royal and the City Hall
which all form an architecturally-
impressive historic quarter.
3-MASTED FAMINE SHIP
A full size replica of the
3-masted barque Dunbrody, built
1845, which plied the Atlantic
westbound with emigrants from
the famine and eastbound
with timber. Did President
Kennedy’s great grandfather
WOODSTOCK GARDENS sail to Boston in this ship.
An inspiring experience, tree-lined
avenues, walled gardens, varied
shrubs and flowers grace a
truly beautiful elevated location
overlooking the Nore valley and
Inistioge, the ‘film’ village.
WEXFORD OPERA
HOUSE
Newly built, a treasure in
the town, a towering tribute
to this unique, welcoming
place, and its Festival. Many a
world-famous opera star has first
trod the boards in Wexford.Activities and Special Interest GOLF The golfing highlights of the region are the Mount Juliet Golf Resort (host course of the American Express WGC in 2002 and 2004) and Faithlegg Resort (host course of the PGA Irish Ladies Open 1999 and 2000) and Waterford Castle. CRAFT Nicholas Mosse Pottery, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny. This water-powered factory includes a visitors’ area, shop, decorating studio and small museum. COOKERY SCHOOLS Join award-winning Chef Paul Flynn at his Tannery Cookery School in Dungarvan with cookery courses for everybody - improve home cooking skills, a short cookery course with friends or a tailored course to suit a corporate event or visit the Dunbrody House Cookery School, Co. Wexford where master chef Kevin Dundon caters for all levels from budding enthusiasts to the experienced gourmet.
Contact Details
Capt. Philip Cowman
Harbour Master
Waterford Port
Tel: 00 353 51 301401
Mobile: 087 259 8297
E-mail: pcowman@waterfordlolo.com
Gary Breen
General Manager
Fáilte Ireland South East
Waterford
FI_20770_09
Tel: 00 353 51 875823
Email: gary.breen@failteireland.ie
Additional information and full itinerary
planning support is available at any
time from the above contacts.
For further detail on the
South East of Ireland please visit
www.discoverireland.ie/southeast
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