Waterford Civic Trust is a voluntary organisation whose pursuit is the enrichment, preservation, protection, promotion and improvement of our heritage in Waterford.

You can help by becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering your time and support. We have a rich heritage to be enjoyed by Waterfordians, friends and visitors and with your help we can preserve
it for now and future generations.

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About WCT

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Latest News

Collins Brothers Blue Plaque

COLLINS BROTHERS BLUE PLAQUE - Honouring the Collins family sacrifice during World War 1 -  PDF to be added

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800 Years Set In Stone

800 Years set in Stone - The unveiling of St John's Priory Arch which was constructed by the WWETB funded Local Training Initiative led by a Master Stonemason

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Visiting Waterford

Visiting Waterford - Take a wander through the streets and look at our blue plaques. A great introduction to our history and heritage.

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Blue Plaques

Recent Blue Plaques

RECENT BLUE PLAQUES - James W. Upton  - Flannagan Brothers - Collins Brothers.  

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Blue Plaques

Leper Hospital

LEPER HOSPITAL​- 400 YEAR OLD LANE is cleared. See the account and photographs

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Leper Hospital

Contact Waterford Civic Trust

Waterford Civic Trust

Fumbally Exchange,
Brick Lane,
Greyfriars,

Waterford

Tel: +353 (051) 849602 (0)76 1102602
Email: Info@waterfordcivictrust.ie

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    Supporting Waterford's Rich and Diverse Heritage