Art and Craft
Fine art is in abundance in Waterford. From painters like Roisin O’Shea and Mick Mulchahy to the extraordinary craft of crystal glass, there are creative endeavours to be found all over the county.
In Waterford city, visit the Soma Gallery, the Solo Arte Gallery, or the The Garter Lane Gallery, which hosts both fine art and photography.
Heritage
Heritage hunters will delight in Ardmore with its ancient history, ruins and round tower. Much older than the tower is St Declan's Well- used to baptise the pagan locals by early Christian missionaries, the well became famous for the healing properties of its waters. That fame still draws pilgrims and distracts those setting out on the Cliff Walk.
Music
Waterford’s live music scene is live and hopping, between the Garter Lane Theatre, The Forum and the Theatre Royal as well as contemporary and traditional music played in pubs and clubs around the county.
Literature
Book lovers will have a fine time in Co Waterford, since it boasts a number of excellent book shops. For a comfy read over a coffee in a splendid old cinema-turned-book emporium, try The Book Centre on John Roberts Square in Waterford City.
Theatre
Waterford’s grand old lady of the stage is The Theatre Royal. Its first performance took place in 1810. Beautifully renovated in 2009, it now presents a broad range of drama, comedy and live muscial performances from classical to the very latest contemporary sounds.
