Port of Waterford

Waterford
& The South East of Ireland
A Cruise Destination of Excellence
‘200 Years of Craftsmanship, 1100 Years of History’
Explore the South East
- Ireland’s Historic Region
Explore the South East of Ireland
and discover a land of rivers and
meandering waterways peppered
with historic towns and ancient ruins,
foreboding castles and fine estate
houses and gardens – it is a region
steeped in history and intrigue.
East – Waterford City, Kilkenny
City and Wexford Town – existed
and developed in relative isolation
of each other giving rise to three
very different urban centres, each
with their own distinct personality
and geographic setting.
Set within breathtaking natural
surrounds, historic towns like
Lismore, Co. Waterford, Enniscorthy,
Co. Wexford, Cashel, Co. Tipperary,
St Mullins, Co. Carlow or Inistioge,
Co. Kilkenny serve as reminders of
the rich heritage of the South East.
One can wander the cobbled
laneways of Kilkenny, Ireland’s
Medieval Capital, trace 1100 years of
history in the museums and historic
monuments of the Viking Triangle in
Ireland’s oldest city Waterford, or visit
the bustling coastal town of Wexford,
with its narrow streets and broad
quayside, home to the internationally
acclaimed Wexford Opera House.
Down through the centuries the
largest townships of the South
Peppered with
historic towns
and ancient
ruins, foreboding
castles and
fine estate
houses and
gardens, it is a
region steeped
in history and
intrigue
A variety of
Excursion Options
Founded by the Vikings and later
emerging as a major Norman
stronghold, Waterford is Ireland’s
oldest city. 1100 years of history lie
scattered throughout the city in the form
of curving, narrow medieval streets,
museums, historic monuments and
buildings. The Viking Triangle lies in
the heart of the city, home to the world
famous Waterford Crystal Factory, the
city’s Georgian Museum in the restored
Bishop’s Palace and the Viking Museum
at Reginald’s Tower.
Our suggested
tour stops and
excursion routes
will introduce
you to many of
the region’s most
scenic locations,
traditional
villages and
some of Ireland’s
true hidden
gems.
Waterford is the gateway to the South
East of Ireland, a region of lush green
valleys, mountains, lively coastal
villages and vibrant cities. The compact
nature of the region allows handling
agents to offer an extensive range of
day and half day cultural excursions.
Arriving in Waterford, cruise passengers
can enjoy the museums of the Viking
Triangle, visit Waterford Crystal or take
a walking tour of Ireland’s oldest city
before setting off to explore the many
must see attractions throughout the
region.
Visit Ireland’s Medieval Capital,
Kilkenny, with its cobbled winding
alleyways, imposing 12th-century castle
and lively cosy bars, or the charming
coastal town of Wexford, home to the
internationally acclaimed Wexford
Opera Festival.
The South East boasts some of Ireland’s
most beautiful estate houses and
gardens, including Johnstown Castle,
Lismore Castle and Gardens and John
F. Kennedy Arboretum.
Set within breathtaking natural
surrounds, historic towns like Lismore,
Co. Waterford or Cashel, Co. Tipperary
serve as reminders of the rich heritage
of the region and can easily be
incorporated into a day excursion.
The Rock of Cashel and Jerpoint
Abbey are fine examples of imposing
ecclesiastical sites that lay testament
to the region’s important Christian
Heritage.
The South East has a collection of
impressive interpretation centres, such
as the Dunbrody Famine Ship. Located
in New Ross, a short distance from
Waterford, the Dunbrody Famine Ship
is a replica of an 1840 Famine Ship
that was responsible for the transport
of the endless stream of emigrants
escaping the Great Famine, across to
North America. Discover the fascinating
history of the Dunbrody and the people
who left Ireland, through the new
interactive interpretive visitor centre.
Our suggested tour stops and
excursion routes will introduce you
to many of the region’s most scenic
locations, traditional villages and some
of Ireland’s true hidden gems.
Waterford Crystal Factory
Waterford City
The world’s leading luxury crystal
brand was originally founded in
1783 by two brothers William and
George Penrose. They decided
they wanted “to create the finest
quality crystal for drinking vessels
and objects of beauty for the home.”
Their aspirations gave rise to the
now world famous Waterford Crystal,
which has been designing and
manufacturing some of the world’s
most exquisite pieces of tableware
and gifts for over 200 years.
The Waterford Crystal factory,
located in the heart of Waterford
City, welcomes visitors to witness the
skill of the craftsmen as they mould,
blow, cut and engrave crystal. After
watching the master craftsmen
at work, visitors can browse
the House of Waterford Crystal
showroom, where a huge range of
elegant pieces are on display.
Distributed throughout the
world, Waterford Crystal remains
a constant source of pride
to the people of Ireland.
Waterford
Crystal remains
a constant
source of pride
to the people
of Ireland
Viking Triangle
Waterford’s Historic City Centre
Waterford’s Viking Triangle is in
the heart of the city, located on
the site of the original 9th-century
Viking settlement. It is home to
museums, national monuments and
over a thousand years of history.
Reginald’s Tower, dating back to
the Norman period showcases
a collection of intriguing Viking
artefacts, the city’s modern history is
celebrated at the restored Georgian
Bishop’s Palace, while Waterford’s
medieval history can be explored at
Choristers’ Hall, opening Summer
2012. Waterford has a rich cultural
tradition and within the triangle,
located in a beautiful Victorian
playhouse is the Theatre Royal.
A spectacular display of indigenous
craftsmanship can be witnessed at
the Waterford Crystal Factory, also
situated in the Viking Triangle.
Waterford’s
Viking triangle
is in the heart
of the city
Shore attractions - Waterford
and the South East in a nutshell
Co Kilkenny
KILKENNY CITY
AND COUNTY
The Medieval Capital of Ireland and
now one of the most popular and
bustling tourist centres in the country;
boasting Kilkenny Castle & Design
Centre, Rothe House, St Canice’s
Cathedral, the Walking Tour of Kilkenny,
Jerpoint Abbey and Woodstock
Garden and Arboretum.
WOODSTOCK GARDENS
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.
JERPOINT ABBEY
An outstanding Cistercian abbey
founded in the second half of
the 12th century. The church
with its Romanesque details
dates from this period.
Co Waterford
WATERFORD CITY
Ireland’s oldest city offers a wealth
of history and culture - most of
Waterford’s famous landmarks are
located within walking distance of
the city’s quays and one of the most
significant is the Viking fortification,
Reginald’s Tower. Shopping in
Waterford is lively and varied with
sophisticated high fashion boutiques,
interesting antique shops, craft studios
and high street fashion outlets.
WATERFORD’S
VIKING TRIANGLE
KILKENNY CASTLE
12th Century Castle, set in extensive
parkland, yet city centre. Beautifully
restored and furnished in style.
DUISKE ABBEY
Cistercian abbey from 12th century
and still a church in living faith
crowns Graiguenamanagh - a pretty
riverside village on the Barrow.
INISTIOGE VILLAGE
A noted setting for films (Circle of
Friends and Widow’s Peak) and
when you see it you will know why.
Waterford’s historic city centre also
known as the Viking Triangle is an
area bordered by the River Suir and
the Mall. Here are located buildings
spanning 1,100 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 city centre.
Co Tipperary
COUNTY TIPPERARY
Home to Ireland’s iconic Christian
monument, the Rock of Cashel and
also features Cahir Castle, the Swiss
Cottage, and the Vee Mountain Pass.
THE ROCK OF CASHEL
One of Ireland’s greatest medieval
religious sites. Dramatic setting on
rocky outcrop in the Golden Vale.
BISHOP’S PALACE
Housed in a magnificent 18th
century building, situated in
the Viking Triangle close to the
House of Waterford Crystal.
CHORISTERS’ HALL
WATERFORD CASTLE
Visit these 13th century medieval
undercrofts and view such fascinating
treasures as the Great Charter Roll
of 1372 and the famous 15th century
cloth of gold. Opening Summer 2012.
Luxurious par excellence – on a
private island in the river Suir. Elegant
throughout with a richly paneled
dining-room, fit for Lords and Ladies!
THE HOUSE OF
WATERFORD CRYSTAL
AND FACTORY TOUR
LISMORE CASTLE
Fairy tale setting overhanging
the salmon-rich river Blackwater.
Irish seat of the Duke and
Duchess of Devonshire.
Home to the worlds famous crystal
which includes guided factory
tours and an opulent retail store.
MOUNT CONGREVE
GARDENS
Mount Congreve is a beautiful
eighty acre garden consisting of
extensively planted woodland,
2,000 different rhododendrons,
magnolia walks, a Camellia collection
and a Georgian green house.
DUNMORE EAST
Considered by many as Ireland’s
most scenic and quaint coastal
village. Elegant, picturesque fishing
and yachting centre with many
pristine thatched cottages, secluded
coves and sandy beaches.
EDMUND RICE
INTERNATIONAL
HERITAGE CENTRE
CHRIST CHURCH
CATHEDRAL
A glory of Georgian architecture.
This is the third church on the site
since 1096 and it was here that
Henry II was received in 1171 to
proclaim with Papal approval the
Norman invasion of Ireland.
WALKING TOUR OF
WATERFORD
Walk back through 1,100 years on
Ireland’s most famous city tour with
a historian and master storyteller
on this multi award winning tour.
Experience this interactive museum
and visitor centre dedicated to
Edmund Rice, the founder of the
Christian and Presentation Brothers.
WATERFORD & SUIR
VALLEY RAILWAY
Delightful and tranquil route
through rolling countryside, by the
great gardens of Mount Congreve
and the mighty river Suir.
SCENIC DRIVES
Magnificent views of mountains,
rivers and coastlines can be seen
on The Copper Coast. The Vee,
the Comeragh Mountains and the
River Nore and Barrow Drives.
Shore attractions - Waterford
and the South East in a nutshell
Co Wexford
WEXFORD TOWN
Viking in origin but since has become
a cosy and quaint harbour town
best known for its hugely successful
Opera Festival and for being the
birthplace of Commodore John
Barry, founder of the US Navy.
HOOK LIGHTHOUSE
Hook Lighthouse is a unique
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.
DUNBRODY EXPERIENCE
Located in New Ross, a short distance
from Waterford, the Dunbrody Famine
Ship is a replica of an 1840 Famine
Ship that was responsible for the
transport of the endless stream of
emigrants escaping the Great Famine,
across to North America. Discover the
fascinating history of the Dunbrody and the people who left Ireland, through the new interactive interpretive visitor centre.
ROS TAPESTRY
Depicts Norman invasion of Ireland
where Bayeux tapestry covered the
Norman conquest of England.
JOHN F. KENNEDY
ARBORETUM
Dedicated to the memory of John
Fitzgerald Kennedy, President
of the United States from 1960
– 1963, the arboretum is a plant
collection of international standing.
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.
IRISH NATIONAL
HERITAGE PARK
A visit to the Irish National Heritage
Park is a historical adventure; explore
35 acres of a remarkable heritage trail
featuring a ringfort, crannogs, a Viking
House and Norman Fortification.
Waterford and the
South East of Ireland
for the connoisseur
of elegant living
A variety of shore excursions are available to choose from.
The menu below offers a range of attractions to suit all tastes
and the corporate style tour group. All major attractions are
within a comfortable one hour’s drive.
Please see our half day [3 and 4 hour] and full
day shore excursion sample menu below.
BOLD type indicates a VISIT.
Half Day Sample Menu
AM (4 HRS)
Celebrated
Crystal and
Stylish Dunmore
Historic Waterford
Rail and River
A Lot Less Walking
Tour City, Coast
and Country
◆ WATERFORD
CRYSTAL
◆ THE BISHOPS
PALACE
◆ City Overview
CARLOW
◆ City Drive
◆ City Drive & Walk
◆ WATERFORD
& SUIR VALLEY
RAILWAY
◆ Harbour Drive –
DUNMORE
◆ WATERFORD’S
HISTORIC
QUARTER
KILKENNY
rrow
Lismore
Copper Coast
Lismore
Dunmore East
WATERFORD
Dunmore East
Hook Hd.
Hook Hd.
3
4
Half Day Sample Menu
PM (3 HRS)
Abbeys
& Valleys
Just Picturesque
Pub & Panorama
Sail and Stitch
◆ DUISKE ABBEY
◆ INISTIOGE
VILLAGE
◆ Kennedy Park
◆ 3-Masted
FAMINE SHIP
◆ JERPOINT ABBEY
◆ River Barrow Drive
CARLOW
WEXFORD
re
No
R. Suir
Famine Ship
Ros Tapestry
NEW ROSS
WEXFORD
Irish
Pub
WATERFORD
5
Dunmore East
WATERFORD
Lismore
Hook Hd.
6
WATERFORD
Dunmore East
Hook Hd.
Lismore
7
Dunmore East
WATERFORD
Lismore
Hook Hd.
8
Dunmore East
Hook Hd.
ney
R. Sla
R.
Kennedy Park
Thomastown
Inistoge
ney
WEXFORD
NEW ROSS
rrow
R. Sla
Cashel
TIPPERARY
R. Suir
R. Ba
rrow
WEXFORD
R. Ba
Gardens
KILKENNY
Thomastown
Inistoge
re
No
re
No
R. Suir
CARLOW
R.
TIPPERARY
Woodstock
NEW ROSS
ney
R.
re
No
NEW ROSS
Cashel
Thomastown
Inistoge
ney
R.
TIPPERARY
R. Sla
Cashel
Thomastown
Inistoge
KILKENNY
rrow
R. Sla
Duiske Abbey
◆ ROS TAPESTRY
CARLOW
R. Ba
KILKENNY
rrow
Jerpoint Abbey
R. Suir
CARLOW
R. Ba
KILKENNY
◆ Cosy IRISH PUB
◆ WOODSTOCK
GARDENS
ney
WEXFORD
WEXFORD
WATERFORD
R. Sla
2
1
NEW ROSS
re
Hook Hd.
R. Ba
Dunmore East
No
Narrow
Gauge Railway
WATERFORD
Hook Hd.
R.
R. Suir
NEW ROSS
Suir Valley Drive
Lismore
Thomastown
Inistoge
ney
R. Suir
re
WEXFORD
WATERFORD
Dunmore East
R. Sla
TIPPERARY
Thomastown
Inistoge
No
TIPPERARY
Cashel
Cashel
R.
re
WEXFORD
KILKENNY
rrow
No
R. Suir
NEW ROSS
R. Ba
R.
re
NEW ROSS
KILKENNY
ney
Thomastown
Inistoge
ney
No
R. Suir TIPPERARY
Drive
◆ Country CARLOW
CARLOW
R. Sla
R. Sla
R.
Thomastown
Cashel
Inistoge
◆ Suir Valley Drive
rrow
rrow
R. Ba
R. Ba
KILKENNY
◆ Copper Coast and
◆ City Drive
CARLOW
L Key
Cavan
Full Day Sample Menu
Cashel and
L. Gowna
Golden
Vale
Longford
◆
Roscommon
◆ HISTORIC
WATERFORD
CITY
◆
L. Ree
◆
◆ WATERFORD
CASTLE (Lunch)
◆
an
n
Edenderry
Famine Ship
WEXFORD
Wexford
Opera House
WATERFORD
N81
Lismore
N9
Ashford
Glendalough
Hook Hd.
11
12
WICKLOW
Hook Hd.
Rathdrum
n
an
no
Sh
N78
rry
Avoca
Carlow
Tullow
Arklow
Castlecomer
N77
N9
TIPPERARY
CARLOW
Urlingford
Thurles
Gorey
Bagenalstown
N10
Kilkenny
N8
Bunclody
KILKENNY
Callan
Cashel
Ferns
Graiguenamanagh
N10
Enniscorthy
y
re
No
N30
Slane
N76
TIPPERARY SOUTH
Cahore Pt.
WEXFORD
Thomastown
N74
Courtown
N11
N80
N9
Holycross
N11
Wexford Bay
New Ross
Cahir
N24
N24
Clonmel
N8
Carrick-on-Suir
N9
N25
N25
Suir
Mitchelstown
Ballyhack
WATERFORD
WATERFORD
Cappoquin
Dungarvan
N72
Wellington Bridge
Wexford
N25
Rosslare
Rosslare Harbour
Passage East
Lismore
Wic
N11
De
Durrow
Tipperary
Wicklow
Dunmore East
Baltinglass
Abbeyleix
N8
ney
NEW ROSSN11
Kennedy Park
Dunmore East
Athy
R. Sla
LAOIS
10
rrow
Roscrea
Greystones
Inistoge
re
L. Derg
Lacken
R. Suir
Reservoir
WEXFORD
NEW ROSS
No
9
Copper Coast
Lismore Castle
Thomastown
Blessington
R.
Hook Hd.
Bray
Enniskerry
WATERFORD
Lismore
Stradbally
Hook Hd.
Tallaght
ney
ow
Barr
Lismore
Dunmore East
more
Portlaoise
Dunmore
East
Bay
Dublin Bay
R. Sla
e
or
WATERFORD
WATERFORD
M9
River Valley
Drive
Waterford Castle
Naas
Inistoge
e
or
ney
N
R.
M7
WEXFORD
The Vee
Kildare
TIPPERARY
R. Suir
NEW ROSS
M7
y
N7
KILKENNY
Thomastown
Cashel
N
R.
ney
Portarlington
TIPPERARY
R. Suir
Droichead Nua
(Newbridge)
Cashel
Thomastown
Inistoge
row
Cashel
Dublin
DUBLIN
CARLOW
r
R. Ba
Kilkenny
Castle
row
R. Sla
KILKENNY
OFFALY
TIPPERARY
NEW ROSS
WEXFORD
M1
N2
Liffe
KILDARE
KILKENNY
R. Sla
na
Bros
r
R. Ba
rrow
re
No
R.
R. Suir
I
Dunleer
Clane
Inistoge
Dundalk
Dundalk Bay
Bay
LOUTH
Ardee Notes Dunany
High
and
Dunany Pt.Pt.
High Masts
CARLOW
Sh
CARLOW
GALWAY
Thomastown
Cashel
.
R. Ba
R. Ba
KILKENNY
rd
L
ck
wa
Drogheda
te
Kells
r
Slane
CASHEL of the
WEXFORD
TOWN
◆ KILKENNY CITY
◆
N3
Newgrange
M1
Kings
& CASTLE
& OPERA
HOUSE
N51
Navan
L. Derravaragh
◆ WaterfordAthboy
Vee Mountain
CityN51
◆ 3-Masted
N2
Pass
FAMINE
SHIP
MEATH
Trim
e
River Valley
Drive
◆
yn
Mullingar
N3
Bo
Lismore Castle Lam
◆ Kennedy Park
Lam
Isla
Photo
stop
WESTMEATH
L. Ennell
Maynooth
Copper Coast
M4
DUBLIN
HowthHd
Howth
Scenic Drive
M50
on
◆ DUNMORE
CARLOW
M1
N52
Kilkenny Ireland’s
L. Sheelin
Bla
Medieval
CapitalN52
LONGFORD
◆ WATERFORD
CRYSTAL
Carrickmacross
CAVAN
L.Gara
Elegant
ROSCOMMON
Waterford
Dundalk
Iniskeen
L. Oughter
LEITRIM
gfo.
rd
L
N2
e
Arrow
Fethard
N25
Kilmore Quay
Tramore
Carnsore Pt.
Dunmore East
rd
erfo Hook Hd.
Wat bour
Har
DERRY
BELFAST
N25
Ardmore
Knockadoon Hd.
CELTIC
SEA
GALWAY
DUBLIN
LIMERICK
CORK
FI/11258-11
Waterford’s Historic City Centre
Contact Details
Capt. Darren Doyle
Harbour Master
Waterford Port
Tel:
+ 353 51 301401
Mobile:+ 353 (0)87 2224961
E-mail:dd@portofwaterford.com
Additional information and full itinerary
planning support is available at any
time from the above contacts.
For further details on the
South East of Ireland please visit
www.discoverireland.ie/southeast
David McCoy
Commercial Director
House of Waterford Crystal
Tel:
+353 51 317000
Email:david.mccoy@wwrd.com
Fáilte Ireland South East
Waterford
Tel:
+353 51 312700
E-mail:elaine.pundure@failteireland.ie
CARLOW KILKENNY SOUTH TIPPERARY WATERFORD WEXFORD