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In what year was the Irish Waterford Crystal manufacturing business founded?

1783. George and William Penrose founded the crystal business in 1783 in Waterford City. Waterford Crystal has become known worldwide for its fine wares.

Near what town in Ireland's Co. Waterford is the Harrison Megalithic Tomb situated?

Killea. The Harrison Megalithic Tomb is a pre-historic monument near Killea. One wall of the old church of Killea has stood the test of time, and it is thought to have been built in the twelfth century.

Which Irish town is the birthplace of the poet and novelist Thomas McCarthy?

Cappoquin. Thomas McCarthy was born in 1954 in Cappoquin. He has written several poems and novels, such as "Without Power" and "Asya and Christine". In the 1980s, at Lefanta near Cappoquin, 7,000 year old artifacts were found.

In what part of Co. Waterford, Ireland is the traditionally Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area?

An Rinn. The Gaeltacht are areas throughout Ireland, where the Irish language is the principal language spoken by the community. An Rinn is one of the many Gaeltachts in Ireland.

The oldest civic building in Ireland is in Waterford City. Do you know what it's called?

Reginald's Tower. Not only is Reginald's Tower the oldest urban civic building in Ireland, it's also the oldest monument to retain its Viking name. It is believed to be the first building in Ireland to use mortar.

Where in Co. Waterford, Ireland can Little Island be found?

Outskirts of Waterford City. Little Island is on the outskirts of Waterford City and is surrounded by the River Suir and Kings Channel. The first family to live on the island was the Fitzgerald family, and it is over 170 hectares in size.

What is the Irish name for Co. Waterford?

Contae Phort Láirge. The county is named after the city of Waterford, which is derived from the Old Norse name "Vedrarfjord". Contae Baile Átha Cliath is Co. Dublin, Cill Mhantáin is Co. Wicklow, and Iarmhí is Co. Westmeath.

What river flows through Waterford City, Ireland?

Suir. The river rises in Devil's Bit Mountain in Co. Tipperary, and flows for about 114 miles. In Waterford, the Barrow and Nore rivers, collectively known as the 'Three Sisters' before reaching the Celtic Sea, join it.

One of Ireland's oldest Christian settlements is located in Co. Waterford. Where?

Ardmore. St. Declan christened this area before the arrival of St. Patrick. His feast day is on 24th July. He lived there sometime between 350-450 AD.

What is the highest point in Co. Waterford, Ireland?

Knockmealdown Mountains. County Waterford has two mountain ranges. At 794m, Knockmealdown is the highest point in Waterford. The other mountain range is named Comeragh Mountains.