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Waterford

Munster, Ireland · Europe

About Waterford

Waterford is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Mooncoin, 23km from Copper Coast Geopark.

Waterford is a town located in Munster, Ireland. With a population of 53,504, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Waterford sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Waterford to your route.

About Waterford

Waterford City Library, also known as the Central Library, is a public library in Waterford, Ireland. It was the first to be built of Ireland's many Carnegie libraries. The philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who had previously opened libraries in Scotland and the US, himself laid the foundation stone in 1903. The

Read more library is built over Lady's Gate, part of the medieval city walls of the city. The stump of the tower beside Lady's Gate on Lady Lane can be seen through glass in the floor of the library during library opening hours.

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What are the best things to do in Waterford?

Waterford offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Waterford located?

Waterford is located in Munster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2583 latitude, -7.1119 longitude.

What is the population of Waterford?

Waterford has a population of approximately 53,504 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
53,504
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Munster
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
52.2583, -7.1119

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Waterford

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dunmore East

Picturesque fishing village on the Waterford coast with red sandstone cliffs, sheltered coves and a charming harbour.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hook Head Lighthouse

One of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, guiding ships for over 800 years at the tip of the Hook Peninsula in Wexford.

19 km · about 20 min drive

coastal drive

Copper Coast Geopark

A UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

The Vee

V-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Waterford

  • 23 kmCopper Coast GeoparkA UNESCO Global Geopark along the R675 in Waterford, with coves and cliffs formed from old volcanic and mining ground.
  • 56 kmThe VeeV-shaped hairpin pass on the R668 climbing to 610m through the Knockmealdown Gap between Clogheen and Lismore, ablaze with rhododendron in late May. Overlooks Bay Lough and the Golden Vale patchwork below.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Waterford.

Mooncoin

🇮🇪 Ireland

10 km awayPop. 1,175

Trá Mhór

🇮🇪 Ireland

11 km awayPop. 10,381

Dunmore East

🇮🇪 Ireland

14 km awayPop. 1,808

Portlaw

🇮🇪 Ireland

15 km awayPop. 1,696

Piltown

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 1,187

New Ross

🇮🇪 Ireland

19 km awayPop. 8,040

Carrick-on-Suir

🇮🇪 Ireland

23 km awayPop. 5,771

Thomastown

🇮🇪 Ireland

30 km awayPop. 2,445

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