29a. Waterford (2) Scenes around Waterford Town Centre of the City

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SCENES from IRELAND  -  County Waterford

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Scenes around and near the city centre of Waterford

The buildings of the Shopping Centre around Dunnes Stores and Peter Mark is highly decorated with Street art.

The main shopping hub in Waterford city centre is City Square Shopping Centre, located just off Arundel Square. It features over 30 stores, a food hall with cafés and restaurants, and covered parking for around 500 cars, making it the largest retail complex in the city.

Key Features of Waterford City Square Shopping Centre

• Location: In the heart of Waterford City, beside Arundel Square and close to John Roberts Square, the Viking Triangle, and the Cultural Quarter.
• Stores: More than 30 shops, including major brands such as Dunnes Stores, River Island, Next, Champion Sports, and formerly Debenhams.
• Fashion & Lifestyle: Wide range of women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion retailers, plus sportswear and accessories.
• Food & Drink: Several cafés and restaurants, including Café Kylemore, Shake Shack, and The Brasserie, offering casual dining and coffee spots.
• Parking: Covered parking for 500 cars, with easy access from Exchange Street off The Quay.
• Accessibility: Entrances from Arundel Square and Peter Street (on foot), and from Exchange Street (by car).
• Opening Hours:
  • Monday–Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Visitor Experience

• Central location makes it ideal for combining shopping with visits to Waterford’s historic Viking Triangle and cultural attractions.
• Indoor layout provides a convenient option for rainy days.
• Food hall and cafés create a social hub beyond retail.
• Events & promotions are often hosted, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Quick Comparison Table

✅ In summary: City Square Shopping Centre is Waterford’s retail heart, combining fashion, dining, and convenience in a central location. Its mix of big-name stores, food options, and easy access makes it the go-to shopping destination for both locals and visitors.

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A replica Viking boat, the starting point for a guided walk around the 'triangle' of the original Viking settle in the later 9th century (~AD 853)

Waterford Town: Waterford City Hall, a good example of some of the City's fine 18th century buildings.

Waterford Town: Waterford Crystal glass - display and retail House of Waterford Crystal display centre on the Mall.

Waterford Town: James Roberts Square, looking down to the Clock Tower on waterfront of the River Suir.

On the left Carter's Chocolate Cafe, looking down Barronstrand Street to the 'Gothic Revival' Clock Tower on Waterford's Quay.

The exterior and the cosy interior of The Olive Cafe, Waterford town centre.

Waterford Town: Looking up James Roberts Square, note how trees grown up since 2007 (left), right (2022)!

James Roberts Square, Waterford, pedestrianised, live music and pleasing cafe culture.

KBC Bank Ireland Hub Waterford - doing different, brightly coloured mural in one corner of James Roberts Square, Waterford city centre.

Waterford Town: (left) The mighty tower and spire of Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford.

Waterford Town: (right) The French Church and memorial to Father Luke Wadding (1588-1657), a Franciscan priest and scholar who did much to support the training of priests and sought to promote the religious and civil rights of Catholics in the first half of the 17th century. On the left of the statue (not shown) is the Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery and heritage centre.

The tower of the Church of the Greyfriars

The commemorative statue to the scholar and priest Father Luke Wadding 1588 - 1657

Waterford Town: The ruins of the medieval French Church (Greyfriars). Once a great Franciscan Friary 'founded by a pious knight' was dissolved 300 years later by the English King Henry VIII

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The huge Viking style wooden sculpture carved out of a tree trunk near the town centre of Waterford.

Waterford Town: The stark empty tracery of the Greyfriars Abbey and Church

Waterford Town: The ruins of the Dominican Priory (Black Friars Abbey). Founded in 1223 at the request of the 'Citizens'. It was suppressed in 1541 under Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries and turned to secular use. It was used as a courthouse up to the 18th century but is now derelict. All that's left is the tower and gateway.

Waterford Town: A very modernist way to park your bicycle! and 'buoy' charity collection point!

 

 

The Theatre Royal and cafe, Waterford

 

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By the Theatre Royal is the sculpture of the Waterford born Irish composer William Vincent Wallace (1812-1865)

 

The Munster bar, The Grey Friar restaurant pub, Baileys New Street, in the Viking Triangle and entrance to the City Square shopping centre including Dunnes Stores, Waterford

 

City Square shopping centre, Waterford

Dunnes traditional store plus some tiled panels illustrating the history of Waterford.

A set of murals on the side of ?, Waterford

Waterford station for CIE trains to Kilkenny and Dublin

	Waterford Town, County Waterford, South-East Ireland has innumerable places to eat. O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bar is a typical budget eating place just off John Roberts Square, the main shopping centre. Reginald's Tower is the iconic landmark of Waterford and houses a small museum for a small fee!
	Waterford Town: Like O'Briens, BB's in Georges Court Shopping Centre is also just off John Roberts Square and specialises in chocolate muffin and coffee etc. The 'modern' River Suir waterfront near Reginald's Tower is a pleasant area for a stroll.

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