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Winterval in Waterford: European City of Christmas

By Irish America Staff

Winter 2024

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Waterford, once called the hidden gem of Ireland, is now a tourist destination known for its extravagant festivities. Its annual harvest festival in September attracted upwards of 40,000 visitors. The Samhain festival in October saw the City’s streets awash with a fusion of spooky, spectral, and fascinating events under the watchful eye of An Dearg Dua, a 2,000-year-old … [Read more...] about Winterval in Waterford: European City of Christmas

Waterford Selected as European City of Christmas 2024

IA Newsletter, December 23, 2023

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It is time to start planning your holiday trip to Ireland in 2024. The International Jury of the European Capital and City of Christmas 2024 competition has unanimously voted to award the European City of Christmas 2024 title to Waterford City. The International Jury, chaired by Danuta Hübner, Member of the European Parliament, and comprised of Mr. Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, Mr. … [Read more...] about Waterford Selected as European City of Christmas 2024

Winterval 2023 is Here!

IA Newsletter, November 18, 2023

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Winterval 2023 is officially open! 600,000 visitors are expected to enjoy festive fun in Waterford this Christmas season. On Friday, November 17th Santa arrived from the North Pole to Ireland’s oldest City in order to switch on the Christmas lights and mark the beginning of Ireland’s biggest Christmas Festival - Winterval. Santa Claus will roll into Waterford City inside a … [Read more...] about Winterval 2023 is Here!

Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024

By Fiona Audley
IA Newsletter, November 18, 2023

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As each year winds down Condé Nast Traveller releases its list of the best places to travel for the next year and they shine a light on places that are due their moment in the sun. Curated through nominations by expert contributors, the guide highlights the up-and-coming places to visit for the year ahead with 24 destinations chosen. “Our expert contributors nominate the … [Read more...] about Two Ireland Counties Named to Condé Nast Best Places To Go In 2024

Let the Road Rise Up to Meet You

By Róisín Chapman

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A pilgrim-walking route, linking Cashel in County Tipperary and Ardmore in County Waterford, follows the trail of St. Declan who, in the late 5th century, left his monastery in Waterford to walk to Cashel to meet with future patron saint, Patrick. Ireland’s south east, celebrated for its historical Viking ties and impressive hurling record, now has another claim to fame: St. … [Read more...] about Let the Road Rise Up to Meet You