| Golfing |
| Athenaeum House is a perfect location for golfing enthusiasts as there are many well renowned courses in the district such as the Championship courses at Faithlegg GC (16km), Mount Juliet GC (40km) and Waterford Castle(13.5km). Also Waterford GC (11km) and Tramore GC (15km) are nearby. |
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| Waterford Crystal |
| Waterford Crystal Factory: Tourists can enjoy the experience of craftsmen at work and see a recreation of the earliest glasshouse. Waterford Crystal is a lifestyle product of expuisite craftsman. |
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| Walking |
| An organised walking tour of the city allows guests to take in two catherdrals, four national monuments and a gallery of rogues and rascals. The tour commences from the Quay and is delivered by your guide in an entertaining manner. Countryside exploring on the Comeragh Mountains allows guests to gain a sense of peace and tranquillity with magnificent panoramas. |
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| Historic sites |
| Reginalds Tower which is Irelands most historic urban monument stands on its Waterford Quay site for more than a thousand years. Waterford Treaures museum at the Granary was voted Irelands museum of the year. |
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| Shopping |
| Athenaeum is located only 15 minutes walk from the central shopping area of the city where tourists can enjoy a great social scene with bars, restaurants and entertainment. |
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| Dunmore East |
| Located only 23km from Waterford city Dunmore East is a small, friendly fishing village. The village hosts a Mussel Festival every September which features exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, fishing and mussel tasting. Watersports are also abundant and the harbour has its own adventure centre. |
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| Tramore |
| Located only 8km from Waterford city, Tramore is a favourite summer resort for all the family. The beach has now become a surf capital of the south east. There is also a large amusement park opposite the promenade as well as �Splashworld�, an indoor aqua adventure centre. |
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