Waterford's '11Hidden Treasures'

Waterford is set to celebrate 1,111 years since its founding by Viking Randall in 914AD. 

Visit Waterford are marking the milestone anniversary by unveiling '11 Hidden Treasures' - an itinerary of the Déise's ancient wonders. 

Visitors can go on a journey that spans a millennia from the vestments at the Medieval Museum to the gothic style Ballysaggartmore Towers at Lismore. 

The towers were built in 1850 by Arthur Kiely-Ussher for his wife as part of a plan for an estate of grandeur. Alas, they couldn't complete the estate plans but the beautiful towers remain. 

Another treasure is 'The Magic Road' at the beautiful Mahon Falls where a fairy door awaits every curious visitor. 

Close to Cappoquin is the Dromana Bridge, the unique Hindu Gothic that dates all the way back to 1830. This one of a kind structure was orginally built from wood and papier mache to greet the owner of the Dromana Estate, Henry Villiers-Stuart and his wife, Theresa Pauline Ott of Vienna.

Director of Visit Waterford Mealla Fahey said: "2025 is a truly special year for Waterford, marking over a millennium of history, culture, and resilience. Through the ‘11 Hidden Treasures’ itinerary, we invite visitors to uncover the lesser-known yet fascinating stories that have shaped Ireland’s oldest city and explore the much older hidden stories of Waterford, where Ireland begins."

To find out more, go to visitwaterford.com