Waterford (IE)
Waterford (from Old Norse Veðrafjǫrðr, meaning "ram (wether) fjord", Irish: Port Láirge) is a city in Ireland. It is in the South-East Region, Ireland and is part of the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour.
Viking raiders first established a settlement near Waterford in 853. It and all the other longphorts were vacated in 902, the Vikings having been driven out by the native Irish. The Vikings re-established themselves in Ireland at Waterford in 914, led at first by Ottir Iarla (Jarl Ottar) until 917, and after that by Ragnall ua Ímair and the Uí Ímair dynasty, and built what would be Ireland's first city. Among the most prominent rulers of Waterford was Ivar of Waterford.
In 1167, Diarmait Mac Murchada, the deposed King of Leinster, failed in an attempt to take Waterford. He returned in 1170 with Cambro-Norman mercenaries under Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (known as Strongbow); together they besieged and took the city after a desperate defence. In furtherance of the Norman invasion of Ireland, King Henry II of England landed at Waterford in 1171. Waterford and then Dublin were declared royal cities, with Dublin also declared capital of Ireland.
Ireland Era 1922 - Present
Great Britain era - 1842
![]() 1842 Waterford to Dungarvan, Waterford MX on 1d Red Plate 20 FG |
![]() Waterford spoon 27 Dec 1855 in green on 1d Red Die II Plate 5 OE |
![]() Local Waterford wrapper 10 Aug 1858 - missing 5 in date slug of spoon, 1d Red Die II Plate 44 |
![]() 1842 1d Postal Stationery sent from Thomastown to Midleton (Incorrct spelling) County Cork, Waterford transit on reverse. |
![]() 1842 reverse of Midleton PS. Despatch 21 Aug from Thomastown, evidently a late posting as it missed the 4:30pm post to Waterford. Sent to Bennettsbridge 22 Aug (nearest point on the main coach road) to connect with the 7:40 main route next morning to Waterford. From their sent on the Cork route via Youghal and to its final destination at Midleton. |