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nant from an earlier church where the Norman conqueror Strongbow was married (see
Wander over to the macabre tomb of 15th-century mayor James Rice, which bears a
famous epitaph: “I am what you will be, I was what you are, pray for me.” To emphasize
the point, he requested that his body be dug up one year after his death (1482) and his
partially decomposed remains be used to model his likeness, now seen on the tomb's
lid...complete with worms and frogs.
Cost and Hours:
Free though a €1 donation is requested, Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat
10:00-16:00, closed Sun except for services, tours available on request.
Waterford's small but lively
Theatre Royal
claims a 220-year tradition. Given the dearth
of other nighttime options in Waterford beyond pubs, it's worth checking out their sched-
ule of plays, concerts, and light opera during your stay (€15-30 tickets, located on
The Mall across from the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, tel. 051/874-402,
Sleep Code
(€1 = about $1.30, country code: 353, area code: 051)
S
= Single,
D
= Double/Twin,
T
= Triple,
Q
= Quad,
b
= bathroom,
s
= shower
only. Unless otherwise noted, breakfast is included and credit cards are accepted.
To help you easily sort through these listings, I've divided the accommodations
into two categories, based on the price for a standard double room with bath:
$$
Higher Priced
—Most rooms €75 or more.
$
Lower Priced
—Most rooms €75 or less.
Prices can change without notice; verify the hotel's current rates online or by
email. For the best prices, always book direct.
Waterford is a working-class city. Cheap accommodations are fairly rough; fancy accom-
modations are venerable old places that face the water. I recommend two classy options
and two budget options below (little else in town splits the difference). Many find sleepy
