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Waterford Port is Ireland's closest deep-water port to mainland Europe, handling approximately 12% of Ireland's external trade by value. [56] Waterford's most famous export, Waterford Crystal , was manufactured in the city from 1783 to 1851, 1947 to 2009 and again from 2010 to the present day.
The quay at Waterford c. 1890–1900. Waterford city is situated in south eastern Ireland, on the river Suir [pronounced Shure] about seventeen miles (27 km) from where the river enters the sea. Waterford is Ireland's oldest city and is thought to have been founded by Vikings in the 9th century.
County Waterford has two mountain ranges, the Knockmealdown Mountains and the Comeragh Mountains.The highest point in the county is Knockmealdown, at 794 m (2,605 ft).It also has many rivers, including Ireland's third-longest river, the River Suir (184 km (114 mi)); and Ireland's fourth-longest river, the Munster Blackwater (168 km (104 mi)).
Tramore (/ t r ə ˈ m ɔː r /; Irish: Trá Mhór, meaning 'big beach') [2] is a seaside town in County Waterford, on the southeast coast of Ireland. It has a population of 11,277 as per the 2022 census, the second largest town in the county. [1]
Waterford City and County Council (Irish: Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge) is the local authority of the City of Waterford and County Waterford in Ireland. It came into operation on 1 June 2014 after the 2014 local elections . [ 1 ]
This is a list of towns and villages in County Waterford, Ireland. A. Affane; Aglish [1] Annestown [2] Ardmore [1] B ... List of towns and villages in County Waterford.
Lismore (Irish: Lios Mór, meaning 'great ringfort') [2] is a historic town in County Waterford, in the province of Munster, Ireland.Originally associated with Saint Mochuda of Lismore, who founded Lismore Abbey in the 7th century, the town developed around the medieval Lismore Castle.
Waterford Football Club formerly Waterford United Football Club is an Irish association football club based in Waterford who play in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 . [ 1 ]