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Mount Congreve Gardens has unveiled two new immersive summer stay experiences designed to encourage guests to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience one of Ireland’s most beautiful garden estates in a completely new way.

The magic of live opera will echo across Waterford and Cork from 26 May to 1 June 2026 at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. With one month to go, there are still lots of opportunities to get your hands on coveted tickets for performances across the week-long celebration of music, culture, and food in exceptional surroundings.

TasteWaterford.ie is offering visitors a new way to discover Ireland’s oldest city with the launch of three immersive food tours, bringing Waterford’s past and present to life through storytelling, local flavours and the people behind them, across both the city’s streets and surrounding landscapes.

Waterford’s summer events calendar is set for another major boost as The Reg has officially announced the return of its hugely popular summer music festival 'The Churchyard Sessions', bringing 23 nights of free live music to Bailey’s New Street from May through September 2026.

Visit Waterford has welcomed the news that the county has once again secured top recognition from Condé Nast Traveller, marking a second consecutive year of international acclaim as Waterford is named top of the “7 Wonders of Ireland” for 2026. The announcement builds on a strong run of global recognition for the destination and reinforces Waterford’s growing reputation among international travellers seeking authentic, experience-led destinations. The 2026 list highlights loc

The five-star Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Co. Waterford, has launched a House Restaurant Experience package, combining luxury accommodation with dinner at its Michelin-starred House Restaurant.