{"id":8645,"date":"2014-03-09T19:03:35","date_gmt":"2014-03-09T23:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=8645"},"modified":"2017-11-19T10:43:27","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T15:43:27","slug":"waterford-ireland-celebrates-1100th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/waterford-ireland-celebrates-1100th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterford Ireland celebrates their 1100th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Waterford is Ireland\u2019s oldest city, founded in 914 A.D. That makes it older than all of Northern Europe\u2019s capitals, except London and Paris. In 2014 it<a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/03\/09\/waterford-ireland-celebrates-1100th-anniversary\/historic-clock-tower-at-meaghers-quay-and-barronstrand-street\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8646\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8646 alignright\" alt=\"Historic clock tower at Meaghers Quay and Barronstrand Street.\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-2641-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-2641.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-2641.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-2641.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a> celebrates its 1100<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>Vikings built a settlement in Waterford at the confluence of the River Suir and St. John\u2019s River, with Reginald\u2019s Tower marking the spot of their first defensive structure. As you walk around Waterford today, the \u201cBlue Plaque\u201d Trail starts here and informs the tourist of historical structures and prominent citizens throughout the central city. Allow at least an hour to walk the trail and add however much time you\u2019d like to explore the various site\u2019s interiors.<\/p>\n<p>While many tourists come to admire the hand-cut glass of Waterford Crystal fame, there are so many more wonderful, but less well known sites to see. Heading south from the famous clock tower, we were headed to John Roberts Square when we wandered into a building looking like a great court house. Turns out it was the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waterford-cathedral.com\/\">Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity<\/a>, mother church of the Dioceses of Waterford and Lismore.<\/p>\n<p>This cathedral is the oldest post-reformation Roman Catholic Cathedral in Ireland, constructed in 1793. Funds for the construction came primarily from poor parishioners, pennies at a time. In the book rack at the back of the church, you\u2019ll find a great guide explaining the history of the cathedral, the statuary and the stained glass windows.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_pb_gallery_post_type\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3017.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3024.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3036.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3040.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3050.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3087.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><\/center>One of the most striking features of the cathedral is the dark oak baroque pulpit, carved by Buisine and Sons of Lille, France in 1883. The heavily carved panels on either side reflect stories of Jesus meeting the woman at the well and teaching from a boat on the Sea of Galilee.<\/p>\n<p>In the same year, the stained glass window of St. Patrick, Apostle of the Irish was installed. Looking up, you also can\u2019t help but notice the gorgeous column capitals and the 10 Waterford Crystal chandeliers presented to the cathedral in 1979.<\/p>\n<p>The cathedral is but one of many wonderful historic buildings that can\u2019t be fully appreciated without venturing inside. Be sure to pick up the Waterford City Map and the Blue Plaques\u2019 Trail map at the Tourist Office on Meagher\u2019s Quay. For more information, check out their website at <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.discoverwaterfordcity.ie\/\">http:\/\/www.discoverwaterfordcity.ie<\/span> or call at +353 0)51 875823.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus tip:\u00a0 If you\u2019re shopping in Arundel Square, be sure to stop by our favorite little sandwich shop in all of Ireland \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TuckawaySandwichBar\">Tuck Away Caf\u00e9 and Sandwich Bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_pb_gallery_post_type\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3080.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3083.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Waterford-3073.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><\/center><center><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/03\/04\/hp-f200-car-camcorder-review\/top-curly\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8622\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8622\" alt=\"Top-curly\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly.jpg?resize=600%2C136\" width=\"600\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly.jpg?resize=150%2C34&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly.jpg?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/center><center><\/center><center>[easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B000DZQSOE&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B0090R5252&#8243; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B0000C85SL&#8221; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;][easyazon_block add_to_cart=&#8221;default&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; asin=&#8221;B0016BQ696&#8243; cloaking=&#8221;default&#8221; layout=&#8221;top&#8221; localization=&#8221;default&#8221; locale=&#8221;US&#8221; nofollow=&#8221;default&#8221; new_window=&#8221;default&#8221; tag=&#8221;thetra03-20&#8243;]<\/center><center><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/03\/04\/hp-f200-car-camcorder-review\/top-curly-reverse\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8623\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8623\" alt=\"Top-curly-reverse\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly-reverse.jpg?resize=600%2C136\" width=\"600\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly-reverse.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly-reverse.jpg?resize=150%2C34&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Top-curly-reverse.jpg?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waterford is Ireland\u2019s oldest city, founded in 914 A.D. That makes it older than all of Northern Europe\u2019s capitals, except London and Paris. In 2014 it celebrates its 1100th anniversary. 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That makes it older than all of Northern Europe\u2019s capitals, except London and Paris. In 2014 it celebrates its 1100th anniversary. Vikings built a settlement in Waterford at the confluence of the River Suir and St. John\u2019s River, with Reginald\u2019s Tower marking the spot of their first defensive structure. As you walk around Waterford today, the \u201cBlue Plaque\u201d Trail starts here and informs the tourist of historical structures and prominent citizens throughout the central city. Allow at least an hour to walk the trail and add however much time you\u2019d like&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Travel<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Cover-Waterford-3017.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Cover-Waterford-3017.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Cover-Waterford-3017.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Cover-Waterford-3017.jpg?fit=600%2C338&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">cafe<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Cathedral<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Ireland<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Waterford<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">cafe<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Cathedral<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Ireland<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Waterford<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 12 years ago","modified":"Updated 8 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on March 9, 2014","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on March 9, 2014 7:03 pm","modified":"Updated on November 19, 2017 10:43 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-2fr","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9552,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/doolin-ireland-caves-castles-coastal-walks\/","url_meta":{"origin":8645,"position":0},"title":"Doolin, Ireland for caves, castles and coastal walks","author":"Doug","date":"June 26, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"Doolin is what you get when a seaside village meets a barren limestone landscape. 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