The Tourist Guide 1
The South East The Viking Triangle Waterford - Fu
mbally Exchange, Greyfriars, Viking Triangle, Waterford The Viking Triangle is a historic section of Waterford city, easily traversable by foot, and hosting some amazing attractions for visitors to immerse themselves in. A highlight is the new Kings of the Vikings, the world’s very first virtual reality viking experience, which takes place in a handcrafted, authentic replica of a viking home. The Medieval Museum in Waterford is also a must see, incorporating the use of two medieval chambers from the 13th and 15th centuries. Here, visitors can view legendary historical artefacts such as the Sword of Edward IV and the Waterford Gold Cloth of Vestments, along with many other displays on the medieval period in Ireland. www.waterfordvikingtriangle.com Waterford Cycle Greenway - Waterford/Kilmacthomas/Dungarvan. Established in 2017, the Waterford Greenway provides 46 kilometres of car-free pathways stretching from Waterford City to the sea-side town of Dungarvan. Visitors will be treated to breathtaking visuals of the Comeragh Mountains as they traverse a wonderful journey across bridges, through tunnels and out into scalloped beaches of the Copper Coast. In their time on the Greenway, visitors will also be lucky enough to see the likes of Viking sites, medieval ruins, Norman castles, old railway stations and so much more. Suitable for families (childrens trailers can be hired), couples or a gang of mates, the Greenway is a brilliant holiday or day trip. www.waterfordgreenway.com Smithwick’s Experience - 44 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny Brewed since 1710, Smithwick’s is Ireland’s oldest beer and one thats becoming more and more popular as consumers return to brewing core values. The Smithwick’s Experience, located in Kilkenny, is an in depth tour into the 300 year long history of the beer, highlighting what makes it so great along with how it helped shape the land around it. Not only do visitors get to immerse themselves in the rich history of how the popular brew came to be, the experience is also the perfect place to enjoy a pint of either their Red Ale, Pale Ale or Kilkenny beer. www.smithwicksexperience.com 24 The Lobster Pot - Ballyfán, Ballyfane, Carne, Co. Wexford The Lobster Pot is a gem, one of those places that lingers long in the memory and succinctly encapsulates all thats great about Irish food, drink and hospitality. With over 25 years of experience, cooks Nicola and Josef (the team behind the award-winning TwoCooks restaurant in Sallins, County Kildare) work to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience at what is locally called “The Pot”. The restaurant prides itself in holding strong communal values, making sure to showcase the local food suppliers along with local artists who perform trad sessions. The atmosphere of the interior creates the feeling as though visitors are dining in a welcoming friend’s home and with the stunning Carne beach only a stone’s throw away, it would be hard to find a better experience that typifies Irish coastal living. www.lobsterpotwexford.com