Visit Waterford Invites Visitors to ‘Dig Into Waterford’ as Ireland’s Oldest City Celebrates 1111 Years
Chair of Visit Waterford, Clare Barrett, emphasized the city’s exceptional legacy. “Waterford is where Ireland truly began—the heart of our urban story. ‘Dig Into Waterford’ isn’t just a call to visit, it’s an invitation to uncover the layers of our heritage, from the Vikings to the Victorians, and everything in between. We aim to inspire curiosity, pride, and discovery.”
“We wanted to create something that could deepen people’s understanding of Waterford, even before they arrive,” said Clare Barrett. “The podcast is both a tribute to our past and a tool for our future—helping new audiences experience the unique soul of our city and county.” In a further celebration of local culture and community, Visit Waterford is also putting out a call for folklore submissions from the public.
Locals are encouraged to share their favourite stories—be they myths, legends, personal memories, but mostly the drive is for local curiosities—for inclusion in the Waterford Folklore Heritage ebook, to be released later in the year. “We are delighted to announce this community-driven initiative,” added Clare. “Waterford’s history doesn’t just live in books and museums—it lives in the voices of its people.
This is a chance to preserve those voices and local history stories for generations to come.” Submissions for the folklore project will be accepted throughout the summer, with the final collection to be unveiled in September and published before the end of 2025.Full travel information, downloadable itineraries, the events guide, and podcast access are now available at www.visitwaterford.com and through Visit Waterford’s social media channels @visitwaterford. ‘Dig Into Waterford’ is proudly supported by Waterford City and County Council and Fáilte Ireland.
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