Waterford, County Waterford Ireland

Reginald's Tower
Waterford Ireland 2019
Geoffrey Sutton

Waterford is Ireland's oldest city founded by the Vikings in 914 CE. 

Waterford is located in County Waterford in Munster Province, which is in southeastern Ireland.


Reginald’s Tower, also known as Túr Raghnaill, stands as a historic sentinel in Waterford. The tower is at the centre of the Viking Triangle.

Walking the Viking Trail offers a glimpse of history.

The Anglo-Normans settled in Waterford during the 1200s. The city was fortified with thick walls of limestone and shale.

More places to visit

Franciscan Friary

Bishop's Palace

Christ Church Cathedral

Waterford Crystal