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Why is Waterford left out on a lot of tourist Itinaries

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    #392
    The Enbalmer
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    Harry Palmr wrote: »
    Rain is only an issue for Waterford (1000mm per annum) then when compared to Galway (1072mm) and Kerry (1770mm). Okay.




    Make you wonder why more people go to Galway and Kerry. Wouldn't it?


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    #393
    partyguinness
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Make you wonder why more people go to Galway and Kerry. Wouldn't it?


    That's another problem with Waterford. It's just not wet enough..:D


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    #394
    The Enbalmer
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    partyguinness wrote: »
    That's another problem with Waterford. It's just not wet enough..:D




    It certainly seems to be salty enough :pac:


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    #395
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Make you wonder why more people go to Galway and Kerry. Wouldn't it?

    Because they are nicer. Hard to compete with those places really, they are certainly much nicer than Dublin.

    Can i ask what your experience of Waterford is? Something terrible must have happened you here or someone from Waterford must have crossed you badly.


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    #396
    The Enbalmer
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    Because they are nicer. Hard to compete with those places really, they are certainly much nicer than Dublin.


    Really? How do you explain the population of Dublin compared to either of the places that you mentioned?


    I'm also wondering why Dublin has an international airport and those other places don't.


    I'm starting to detect a pattern here...


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    #397
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Really? How do you explain the population of Dublin compared to either of the places that you mentioned?


    I'm also wondering why Dublin has an international airport and those other places don't.


    I'm starting to detect a pattern here...

    Oooooh, have I touched a nerve?


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    #398
    The Enbalmer
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    Oooooh, have I touched a nerve?




    Not at all..i'm remarkably thick skinned.


    just wondering why there are so many people visiting and living in Dublin if it's such a terrible place.


    Likewise,why does almost nobody come and visit waterford despite it's incredible attractions?


    The attractions are:


    A church with Henry viii's hat
    A cycle path

    A small lake (the most incredible natural wonder in the world apparantly)
    A beach
    A disused glass factory
    A few pubs


    Have i forgotten anything..?


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    #399
    TCM
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    I spent 4 days in Dungarvan last summer. I was surprised at what a lovely town it is and the general area is beautiful - Copper coast, Gold coast Greenway etc. I'd really recommend the area as a holiday destination.


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    #400
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Not at all..i'm remarkably thick skinned.


    just wondering why there are so many people visiting and living in Dublin if it's such a terrible place.


    Likewise,why does almost nobody come and visit waterford despite it's incredible attractions?


    The attractions are:


    A church with Henry viii's hat
    A cycle path

    A small lake (the most incredible natural wonder in the world apparantly)
    A beach
    A disused glass factory
    A few pubs


    Have i forgotten anything..?

    Wait, you only get less than 4 times the visitors of Galway despite having 6 times the population and the main airport in the country. Surely it should have more?


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    #401
    IspeakcozIcan
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Really? How do you explain the population of Dublin compared to either of the places that you mentioned?


    I'm also wondering why Dublin has an international airport and those other places don't.


    I'm starting to detect a pattern here...


    Depends what Deiseen means by nicer.

    Galway and Kerry are well established tourist spots with lots of natural beauty and maybe seem more authentic/stereotypical in their 'Irishness'.

    Dublin has the culture, history, art, food and brilliant pubs. It's a fantastic city with lots of charm and buzz. I think it deservedly tops the tourist lists.

    Waterford needs to pave its own way, comparisons to these already popular places are pointless. It's unique, with good mix of history, culture and scenic spots. The SouthEast generally is a great part of the country. We need more joined up thinking with KK and Wexford.


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    #402
    The Enbalmer
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    mooseknunkle wrote: »
    Dublin is the biggest shithole in the country,keep your big population and international airport,ill much prefer to go for a walk on the Greenway.


    :D


    That showed ME!


    I sincerely hope people from outside waterford are reading this to get an idea of the sort of people who live there...veering between crabby and distrustful to outright liars and quite a few who seem to be round the bend.


    Leaving aside the fact that waterford has never had and will never have ANYTHING worthwhile to do...except maybe sulking along the greenway :D


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    #403
    IspeakcozIcan
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    The attractions are:

    A church with Henry viii's hat
    A cycle path

    A small lake (the most incredible natural wonder in the world apparantly)
    A beach
    A disused glass factory
    A few pubs

    Have i forgotten anything..?

    Tbf, Waterford Crystal has moved into the centre of the city and has a really attractive showroom and solid tour of glass making. The factory is being sold for other purposes.

    The cycle path is definitely more impressive than the Royal Canal greenway which you enjoyed immensely.

    A beach... which one? Theres plenty to choose from . Take a drive on the Copper Coast ( a UNESCO geopark) and discover them for your self.


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    #404
    The Enbalmer
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    IspeakcozIcan wrote: »
    Tbf, Waterford Crystal has moved into the centre of the city and has a really attractive showroom and solid tour of glass making. The factory is being sold for other purposes.

    The cycle path is definitely more impressive than the Royal Canal greenway which you enjoyed immensely.

    A beach... which one? Theres plenty to choose from . Take a drive on the Copper Coast ( a UNESCO geopark) and discover them for your self.




    No need to be telling me..it's tourists you want. make them come and visit.


    It's probably better if the tourists dont come from anywhere that already has cycle paths,beaches and factories..this will give Waterford the much-needed "wow" factor and make it the Naples of Ireland :D


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    #405
    Technocentral
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    This is definitely the most entertaining thread on Boards!


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    #406
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    No need to be telling me..it's tourists you want. make them come and visit.


    It's probably better if the tourists dont come from anywhere that already has cycle paths,beaches and factories..this will give Waterford the much-needed "wow" factor and make it the Naples of Ireland :D

    You never answered my question about Waterford. Did your wife run off with a Waterford man?


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    #407
    The Enbalmer
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    Wait, you only get less than 4 times the visitors of Galway despite having 6 times the population and the main airport in the country. Surely it should have more?


    Sorry i can't help you compile statistics.


    Maybe if you ask RTE if Where In The World still running and apply for audience tickets..there's all sorts of questions about political geography.


    Maybe National Geographic could help you too.


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    #408
    Deiseen
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    IspeakcozIcan wrote: »
    Depends what Deiseen means by nicer.

    Galway and Kerry are well established tourist spots with lots of natural beauty and maybe seem more authentic/stereotypical in their 'Irishness'.

    Dublin has the culture, history, art, food and brilliant pubs. It's a fantastic city with lots of charm and buzz. I think it deservedly tops the tourist lists.

    Waterford needs to pave its own way, comparisons to these already popular places are pointless. It's unique, with good mix of history, culture and scenic spots. The SouthEast generally is a great part of the country. We need more joined up thinking with KK and Wexford.

    To be fair, i never said Dublin was crap. I just said Kerry and Galway are nicer but I think 99.9% of the population would agree on that. The enbalmer makes up the other 0.01%.


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    #409
    The Enbalmer
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    You never answered my question about Waterford. Did your wife run off with a Waterford man?




    I can't imagine ANYBODY running off with a waterford man.


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    #410
    The Enbalmer
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    To be fair, i never said Dublin was crap. I just said Kerry and Galway are nicer but I think 99.9% of the population would agree on that. The enbalmer makes up the other 0.01%.


    Is this a straw poll conducted down the greenway or did you buttonhole some poor unfortunate who was trying to see Henry VIII's hat?


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    #411
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    I can't imagine ANYBODY running off with a waterford man.

    So what is it then? Have you even been here at all?


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    #412
    Chiparus
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    Because they are nicer. Hard to compete with those places really, they are certainly much nicer than Dublin.

    Can i ask what your experience of Waterford is? Something terrible must have happened you here or someone from Waterford must have crossed you badly.

    I would disagree. Dublin is a lot more attractive than Galway


    Also Waterford people are not the friendliest bunch.


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    #413
    The Enbalmer
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    Deiseen wrote: »
    So what is it then? Have you even been here at all?




    Sure.


    Had a friend who lived on Lady Lane so i used to go visit him quite a bit.


    Had a couple of decent pubs but thats about it...even when physically IN The town i never heard of the greenway!


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    #414
    The Enbalmer
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    Chiparus wrote: »

    Also Waterford people are not the friendliest bunch.


    That's putting it quite mildly...unfriendly and hostile.



    Unfriendly and hostile with an accent that sounds like a plate of beans making it's way through the digestive system of a pig.


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    #415
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Sure.


    Had a friend who lived on Lady Lane so i used to go visit him quite a bit.


    Had a couple of decent pubs but thats about it...even when physically IN The town i never heard of the greenway!

    The greenway only opened two years ago.


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    #416
    IspeakcozIcan
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    No need to be telling me..it's tourists you want. make them come and visit.

    Don't worry I tell my fair share of tourists. Word of mouth is a powerful tool. :)

    Waterford is still playing catch up with more established tourist spots, but it's on the move.

    Even just being "the oldest city" is a massive selling point for tourists. When I am travelling abroad that would grab my attention.

    Have we come this far without mentioning the protected status of the blaa... Hard to believe :)


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    #417
    IspeakcozIcan
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    That's putting it quite mildly...unfriendly and hostile.



    Unfriendly and hostile with an accent that sounds like a plate of beans making it's way through the digestive system of a pig.

    Waterford accent is no better or worse than other eastern accents...You're scraping the barrel now boi...

    On the whole, accents on the West coast are much nicer though.


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    #418
    The Enbalmer
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    IspeakcozIcan wrote:
    Waterford accent is no better or worse than other eastern accents...You're scraping the barrel now boi...

    Ah come on..it's a perfectly hideous accent...a cross between a Louth and a traveller accent with mumbling overtones.


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    #419
    Deiseen
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Ah come on..it's a perfectly hideous accent...a cross between a Louth and a traveller accent with mumbling overtones.

    Jaysis ya really hate the place and everything about it don't ya


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    #420
    Wanderer2010
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    The Enbalmer wrote: »
    Ah come on..it's a perfectly hideous accent...a cross between a Louth and a traveller accent with mumbling overtones.

    And where are you from? If its Wexford, think very very carefully about standing over your statement that the Waterford accent is unpleasant.


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    #421
    MoashoaM
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    I know the caricatures of the Waterford accent but some people I know from Waterford sound fine, mid-atlantic even.


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