Get involved in Find Yourself on a Short Break
Use Fáilte Ireland’s Find Yourself on a Short Break campaign tools and materials to position your business and attract more domestic short-break visitors
Waterford Destination and Experience Development Plan
A programme focused on developing Waterford as a prime outdoor and urban destination enhancing the city’s cultural offer, strengthening coastal and rural experiences, and connecting local experiences to encourage longer and more meaningful stays.
Highlighted projects
See the projects driving progress and helping to deliver the Waterford Destination and Experience Development Plan, from city visitor experiences and coastal tourism to orientation and industry collaboration.
Waterford City: Develop an Attraction of Scale
Develop an iconic attraction of scale in Waterford City with the capacity to transform the city, county and the South East as a tourism destination.
Waterford Orientation Project
Develop an orientation project linking the county’s natural amenities and outdoor activities to motivate our visitors to explore the wider destination.
Industry Collaboration - Development of Rural and Coastal Tourism
Deliver a collective approach through the development of tourism networks to facilitate collaboration and cross promotion throughout the county.
Get involved
Use the Ireland’s Ancient East brand
Use approved Ireland’s Ancient East assets and guidelines to align your business with a clear, recognisable regional brand.
Your local representatives
Ivona Carr
Officer – Waterford
Christopher McKibbin
Support
Resources
Access the Waterford Destination and Experience Development Plan and supporting documents.
Industry & CommunityWaterford Destination and Experience Development Plan
Access the five-year plan for sustainable tourism development across Waterford.
Industry & CommunityPlean Phort Láirge um Fhorbairt Ceann Scríbe
Faigh rochtain ar phlean cúig bliana don turasóireacht i bPort Láirge.
Responsible TourismWaterford DEDP SEA Environmental Report
Review the environmental assessment for the Waterford Destination and Experience Development Plan.
Responsible TourismWaterford DEDP SEA non-technical summary
View a clear summary of the environmental assessment for the Waterford DEDP
Responsible TourismWaterford DEDP SEA Statement
Read how environmental considerations shape the Waterford destination plan.
Responsible TourismWaterford DEDP AA Screening Report
Review the Appropriate Assessment Screening Report for the Waterford development plan.
Responsible TourismWaterford DEDP AA Conclusion Statement
Review the Appropriate Assessment Conclusion Statement for the Waterford plan.
Responsible TourismWaterford DEDP Natura Impact Statement
Review the Natura Impact Statement for the Waterford destination plan.
