WaterfordBy Aoife Hanratty

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80m waterfall nestled in the Comeragh Mountains near Lemybrien, County Waterford.

The Land around the waterfall is used by farmers for goats and sheep.

Its at the upper stage of the River Mahon. There is a Magic Road at the Mahon Falls.

That rolls your car back uphill when you put your car in neutral.

Video of Magic Road

1.MAHON FALLS

The Copper Coast gets its name from the 19th Century copper mines that are there.

Includes 25 kilometres of spectacular coastline.

The rocks of the Copper Coast record geological events over 460 millions years.

The cliffs were mined for lead, silver and copper in the 18th century.

The Copper Coast has stunning coastal scenery.

2.COPPER COAST

The Tall Ships Festival is held in Waterford City every 4 years.

The last festival was in 2011 and the next one will be in 2015.

The tall ships come to be displayed on the docks.

Many bands play aswell as part of the festival on the streets of Waterford city.

Food markets line the docks also. The festival marks the beginning of the Tall

Ships Race.

3.THE TALL SHIPS

A Manufacturer of Crystal in Located in Waterford City.

Owned by WWRD Holdings Ltd. January 2009 the Waterford Base was closed

down due to Bankruptcy of the Wedgewood Group.

In June 2010 a new facility was opened and now it offers guided tours and contains a store In which you can buy the Crystal.

George and William Penrose set up the factory in 1783 and it still a leading crystal producer today.

4. WATERFORD CRYSTAL

Popular Tourist and Fishing village. During the Iron Age a fort was built

overlooking the sea. In the 1600’s a castle was built overlooking

the strand. Now just one tower remains. The harbour is one of the is one of 5

National Fishery Harbour and has the second highest fish landings after Killybegs.

Dunmore East Adventure Centre offers a wide range of activities in the Harbour.

5. DUNMORE EAST

During the Sproai Festival the Streets are a stage to many street performers.

The Festival Highlights the Arts especially street theatre.

Performers and Musician from all around the World come to Perform at the Festival.

Sproai is held every year during Summer. Highlights of Sproai Festival 2013

6. SPROAI FESTIVAL