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Lismore Castle
Lismore
Co Waterford
353 (0)58 54424
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Lismore Castle is perhaps the most spectacular castle in all of Ireland. Formerly owned by Sir Walter Raleigh, it boasts panoramic views of the Blackwater Valley and the Knockmealdown Mountains. While the castle itself is a private residence, it is located on the outskirts of the beautiful Heritage Town of Lismore.
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Reginald’s Tower
The Quay
Waterford
Co Waterford
353 (0)51 304 220
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Reginald's Tower was constructed at the beginning of the 13th century and is the oldest civic urban structure in all of Ireland. It once formed a key part of Waterford’s defences, but through the centuries has also been used as a mint, prison, military store and an exhibition.
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Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre
Cork Rd
Waterford
Co Waterford
353 (0)51-373311
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The Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre is one of the most popular attractions in County Waterford. The site is still a working factory, but permits visitors to see up close how the world famous Waterford crystal is made.
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Garter Lane Arts Centre
5 and 22a O’Connell St
Waterford
Co Waterford
353 (0)51 855038
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The Garter Lane Arts Centre contains an art gallery, exhibition rooms and artists studios and is one of the largest arts centres in all of Ireland.
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Waterford Treasures
The Granary Museum
Merchants Quay
Waterford
Co Waterford
353 (0)51 304500
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The Granary Museum contains many of Waterford’s cultural treasures stretching back to the city’s Viking origins. As well as exhibits of gold, silver and crystal from throughout Waterford’s history, it also features a 3D audiovisual sea voyage viewed from the hull of a Viking boat and was named the Irish Museum of the Year for 1999-2000.
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Barronstrand St
Waterford
Co Waterford
353 (0)51 874757
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The Holy Trinity Cathedral is Ireland’s oldest Catholic Cathedral, constructed in 1793. It is also the only Baroque Cathedral in Ireland, featuring ten Waterford Crystal chandeliers and a carved pulpit.
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