Historic Sites

Towers, Castles, Norman Forts and Motte & Baileys, and Period Houses.
Ecclesiastical Sites, Abbeys, Cathedrals, Churches.

In Waterford City the major historic sites are Reginald's Tower, (9th c.);
The City Walls, (10th c.),
Christchurch Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, (18th c.),
St. Olave's Church, (rebuilt 1734),
St. Patrick's Churches (18th c.), Chamber of Commerce Building (1795),
Bishop's Palace (1741),
City Hall (1783),
Waterford Courthouse (1849).

In 2004 the Viking / Iron Age Settlement at townland of Woodstown, on the Cork Roadwas discovered during excavations in advance of the city bypass.

West Waterford

Dungarvan

In Dungarvan the principal historic attractions include St. Mary's Church (1828), Dungarvan Museum, The Market House (17th c.), St. Garvan's Church, Dungarvan Castle (12th c.), Friary House (1871), Town Hall (1870s), St. Augustine Church (1873), St. Mary's Parish Church (early 19th c.) and the Augustinian Abbey.

Field monuments in the Dungarvan area includea Norman Motte & Bailey.

The historic sites on the Lismore & The Vee Drive are Lismore Castle, St. Carthage's Cathedral, St. Carthage's Parish Church, Lismore Hotel and The Library, all in Lismore. Cappoquin House in Cappoquin and Mount Mellary Abbey, outside Cappoquin.

Ardmore Round Tower & Cathedral is a famous ecclesiastical site in Ardmore founded by St. Declan. Dromana House (17th century) and Dromana Gate near Villierstown are other major attractions in West Waterford.

Mothel Abbey (13th c.) near Rathgormack is a noted historic site.

Dungarvan & The Coast Drive has the historic sites of Stradbally Medieval Church and Dunhill Castle, near Dunhill.

Molana Abbey (12th c.) near Glendine, Tourin House & Gardens near Cappoquin and Ballyduff Castle, near Ballyduff, are the main attractions on the lovely Blackwater Valley Scenic Drive.

East Waterford

On the East Waterford Gaultier Coast Drive. Historic sites include Waterford Castle in Waterford City, Geneva Barracks near Woodstown, Dunmore East Castle (12th c.) in Dunmore East and the 19th century navigation towers at Brownstown Head.