Waterford, a city of about 50,000 a couple hours south of Dublin, has many stories to tell. The Vikings founded it in the 10th century, making it the oldest city in Ireland.

First established in 1783, Waterford has since grown into a hub of glass-making excellence, with craftsmanship, exceptional precision, and alluring artistic vision. To learn more about how crystal ...

But Ireland is also known for its crystal, and there is one storied name that, while still great, has lost some of its sparkle in recent years. Today, let’s take a look at Waterford crystal.

City, named after its namesake factory, has a Waterford Crystal center, where visitors can explore the history and art of crystal-making, and a castle, where people can pursue all things luxurious.