WATERFORD
CALM, SULTRY NIGHTS PRODUCE ATMOSPHERIC
EFFECTS ON THE WATERFORD QUAYS.
Waterford
(Port Láirge) takes delight in mixing business and pleasure
and nowhere is this more evident than along its quays. An important
port, the city goes about its commercial business in full view of its
pleasant bars and hostelries that gaze across the substantial width
of the River Suir.
There are three named Quays, although they all run together as
one wide throughfare.
Along the Quays is an excellent selection of services, from one of the
oldest pubs, Jordans, the long established department store of
Shaws and clock and watch specialists O’Neill Antiques,
to the comprehensive Tourist Office with a helpful and informed
staff.
Also located on Waterford City's historic quayside, this £5 million
development is Waterford Treasures. Tel: (051) 304500. Museum
of the Year, using the latest interactive audio-visual technology displays,
Waterford's rich inheritance of rare and beautiful artifacts
On William Street, Kerighy Antiques and Hill Antiques
on The Quay offer artifacts of bygone days. One of the oldest shops
in Waterford, over 150 years, is Kellys at The Quay, who specialise
in Waterford Crystal, Belleek China and Irish Linen goods. Long appreciated
for the quality of its goods and the high standards it maintains in
dealing with customers who stay a life time with the shop. It is also
noted for its Waterford Crystal displays and its fine range of Belleek,
Irish Crafts and Irish Linens.
Behind the Quays, running parallel is O'Connell Street and George's
Street and from here roads run back up some very steep inclines,
lined with houses standing shoulder to shoulder up the hill. Here and
there are lovely little individual pubs that are excellent for recovering
your breath from the climb. Small lanes off The Quay hide little
surprises and the long established Pantry Restaurant is one that
offers daytime culinary delights.
