Did you know that the oldest city in the Republic of of Ireland is Waterford? It was the site of a Viking settlement and the inhabitants to this day are very proud of their Viking history. Viking raiders established the settlement here in 853. You can see remnants in the impressive Reginald’s Tower which sits by the harbour.
We chose to visit the lovely Waterford Treasures : Irish Museum of Time which shares historical timepieces in a gorgeous setting. It’s one for the horologists which shares some of Ireland’s oldest grandfather clocks, table clocks and watches. It celebrates the incredible skill of the craftsmen who have created incredible pieces of timeless beauty.
We also visited the home of Waterford Crystal and were blown away by the beauty of the glass pieces and the skill of the glassblowers who must ensure every piece is perfect. We loved seeing all the trophies and special pieces commissioned and gained a ‘ behind the scenes’ look at the artisans at work . A truly wonderful place to visit!
We enjoyed exploring this historic town and its sites and even managed a spot of shopping. In the evening we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Momo’s. I enjoyed a flavoursome chicken curry and a lemon tart paired with raspberry. Delicious!
Waterford had so much more than we’d ever expected with history, harbourside views, good food, shopping and of course… the famous crystal.
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