Waterford

Waterford City is a city in Ireland. The population in 2006 was nearly 50,000 people. It is the county town of County Waterford. Waterford is the fifth largest city in Ireland. It is also the oldest city in Ireland.^[1]

Waterford is home to the Waterford Crystal glass factory, which exports crystal all around the world. This glass factory has made many famous pieces, including the New Years Eve glass ball used in Times Square in New York. The factory closed in 2009 leading to over 1,500 job losses. The factory reopened again in the city centre in June 2010 and is now a popular tour.^[2] Tourists also come to Waterford to visit the Waterford Viking Triangle.

1. ↑ "2.3% growth in population of Waterford". 23 April 2017. Archived from the original on 24 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019. HD Keane, Solicitors. Retrieved June 24 2019
2. ↑ "Home of famous crystal embraces past, future with tourist center". Mairead Flynn, Associated Press. March 13 2011