Waterford History

This ancient Viking town is internationally famous for the crystal, which is no longer made there, however, Royal Copenhagen China have bought the company, so the Vikings have returned to Waterford. The most striking structure was Reginald’s Tower, first line of defense in ancient times with walls ten feet thick, and is the oldest unchanged tower in Ireland. A replica Viking ship was alongside it.

Our guide Jack was a perfect example of the storytelling that is a significant component of the Irish/Celtic oral tradition. He told us the story of Strongbow and Aoife, see photo below.

Christ Church cathedral was designed by famous architect John Roberts and his wife Susana, who lived to be 82, and helped to populate the town by siring 22 children. Oh, Susana! They were OSIPs : Over Sexed Irish Protestants.