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  The Waterford Foundation - Waterford, Virginia
The Waterford Foundation endeavors to preserve the historic buildings and the open spaces of the National Historic Landmark District of Waterford, Virginia; and through education, to increase the public's knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.
The Board of Directors of the Waterford Foundation has requested recommendations from the public for the new facility to replace the Old School auditorium which was destroy by the January fire.
Kathleen Hughes, president of the Waterford Foundation, announced the appointment of Nancy Doane as the new Executive Director of the Waterford Foundation.
www.waterfordva.org   (0 words)

  
 The Waterford School
Waterford School provides liberal arts, college preparatory education for students in preschool through twelfth grade.
The benefits of a Waterford education are found in the richness of its curriculum, the quality of its teachers, and the commitment of its students.
Waterford's new Science Center will be the first major project that supports the school's recent Master Campus commitment to become more environmentally responsible.
www.waterfordschool.org   (0 words)

  
  Waterford, VA - About the historic village of Waterford VA
Waterford preserves the ambiance and many of the structures that characterized it during its heyday as a flour milling town in the 19th century.
Waterford's stagnation as a commercial center after the Civil War meant it was not worth demolishing the old to make way for new development.
These restorationists established the Waterford Foundation in 1943 to "revive and stimulate a community interest in re-creating the town of Waterford as it existed in previous times with its varying crafts and activities.
www.waterfordva-wca.org /about.htm   (606 words)

  
  Waterford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waterford (Irish: Port Lairge) is, historically, the capital of County Waterford in Ireland, though today the city is administered separately from the county, the latter having its seat in Dungarvan.
Waterford's effective population is much larger than this, with many people living in the towns and villages surrounding the city: the largest of these is Tramore (pop.
Waterford Institute of Technology is a modern third-level college located in the city which was founded in 1970.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waterford   (862 words)

  
 County Waterford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
County Waterford (Contae Phort Láirge in Irish) is a county in the province of Munster on the south coast of Ireland.
Administratively, the City of Waterford is a county-level authority.
County Waterford is known locally as "The Decies", or "The Déise" in Gaeilge.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/County_Waterford   (359 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Diocese of Waterford and Lismore
Waterford was the smallest diocese in Ireland, embracing an area of only twelve miles by nine; it included little more, in fact, than the city of Waterford and the adjoining cantred of the Danes.
Its history is peculiar; the Christianized Ostmen of the city determined, towards the close of the eleventh century, to set up a bishop and cathedral of their own, and the racial friction between them and their Celtic neighbours is reflected in their method of procedure on the occasion.
John Brenan was bishop from 1671 to 1693, and became metropolitan in 1677, retaining the administration of Waterford.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15564b.htm   (1858 words)

  
 Waterford City - Waterford Tourism
Waterford is the home of Waterford Crystal, the world-famous hand-crafted, cut glass product and is a sophisticated shopping venue for high fashion and craft and design centres.
Waterford Treasures at the Granary is both a treasury of gold, bronze, silver, crystal and historical documents and a treasure trail that takes you through 1000 years of Ireland's oldest city.
Waterford has a long theatrical and musical tradition, which centres on the historic Theatre Royal, which hosts the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera each year.
www.waterfordtourism.org /waterford-city.htm   (332 words)

  
 Waterford
Waterford was the first Irish centre to be re-occupied, and from his base here, Regnall (after whom Reginald's Tower is named?), waged war in England, becoming the first Norse ruler of York.
Seventy of Waterford's leaders had been captured, and according to Gerald of Wales "...the wretched captives...had their limbs broken and were cast headlong into the sea and drowned".
Waterford had been completely cut off from all outside aid, an outbreak of plague was killing 400 of Waterford's citizens and defenders every week, and the commander, Thomas Preston, had less than 700 half-starved soldiers and townsmen left to defend the walls.
homepage.eircom.net /~earrings/waterford-city.html   (2757 words)

  
 Waterford, NY -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
Waterford Battery — At the end of Second Street is an area called “The Battery.” It can be reached by bearing left at the old train bridge and squeezing between the bridge and a house.
When Knox reached Waterford in the winter of 1775-1776, he was delayed because the ice was not thick enough to cross the Mohawk River.
After drilling holes in the ice and allowing water to flow over the top to thicken it, he was able to continue his mission to Boston.
www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute4/waterford/default.htm   (388 words)

  
 B&B Waterford Bed and Breakfast Ireland - an Ireland B&B Network website
The capital Waterford city was Ireland's first city and is now administered separately from the county.
Waterford's port is still one of Ireland's busiest.
However, Waterford boasts some of the most beautiful countryside in Ireland, particularly the splendid scenery of West Waterford's mountain passes, You will also find a spectacular coast line with miles of safe sandy beaches, perfect for the whole family.
www.waterford-bnb.com   (0 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Waterford - Main Page
Waterford is a town in Oxford County, incorporated on March 2, 1797 from Waterford Plantation.
North Waterford, at the junction of Routes 35 and 118, is home to the town's fairgrounds.
Waterford features a nationally recognized historic district that incorporates the Town Common surrounded by late 18th- and early 19th-century structures.
www.maine.gov /local/oxford/waterford   (176 words)

  
 Waterford
Waterford Pens are writing instruments that reflect the personality of individuals with ageless tastes and classic preferences.
Hand cut into the cap head of most Waterford® Writing Instruments is the same unique “star” pattern which appears on the base of Waterford® crystal.
Clips of spring steel or a solid forged ingot are shaped to evoke the heritage of the legendary cuts of Waterford® crystal.
www.adsources.com /PENS/Waterford   (514 words)

  
 Waterford
Waterford is a beautiful and growing city that is seeking to shed its hard-boiled and derelict industrial past in favor of a more upscale image.
The parade is quite an affair, with the city's youth dressed in all sorts of world costumes representing European, African, and Asian cultures (and an alien culture with an Elvis impersonator singing and gyrating inside a spaceship).
Waterford's environs are very picturesque, with the high banks of the Suir River providing plenty of great views of the city and the surrounding farmland.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/ie/waterford.htm   (898 words)

  
 Waterford Crystal Times Square Collection - Crystal Classics - Free Shipping
The ball is 6 feet in diameter, 800 lbs., made out of 180 panels of Waterford crystal.
The 2000 ball was made by over 100 Waterford Master Craftsmen, and its design featured theme of "Star of Hope".
For New Year 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 as well as for 2005 Waterford has been replacing several of the panels with the new ones featuring "Hope For Abundance" (2001), "Hope for Healing" (2002), "Hope for Courage" (2003), and the "Hope for Unity (2004) themes.
www.crystalclassics.com /waterford/times/times.htm   (201 words)

  
 Waterford Public Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Waterford Public Library was chartered by the University of the State of New York in 1895 to serve the population of the Waterford/Halfmoon Union Free School District.
The Waterford Public Library was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents as a School District Library on February 28, 1895 (revised January, 1994) to provide service to people living in the Waterford/Halfmoon School District.
The Waterford Public Library's general mission is to assemble, preserve and administer both print and non-print materials that will meet the educational, informational, cultural and recreational interests and needs of the people within its chartered service area.
waterford.sals.edu /about.shtml   (481 words)

  
 Waterford Township   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Waterford Township was making history long before the first surveyors or settlers came to northwestern Pennsylvania.
Waterford Township, located near the middle of the county, was along the way from many hamlets to many others and several early roads were cut through.
The Waterford Community Fairgrounds, located one mile south of the borough on U.S. Route 19, has been active since 1937 when it was located in the borough on the ball field.
visiteriepa.com /communities/waterford_township.shtml   (1389 words)

  
 Waterford County, Ireland - Crystal County Travel and Tourism Guide
Waterford is a maritime county and boasts a large fishing fleet.
The long wharfs and narrow lanes of Waterford city are reminiscent of the Vikings who founded the city in the 10th century.
Other places worthy of visit in Waterford County are Curraghmore House, Lismore Heritage Centre, the fishing village of Passage East and Dunmore east, a popular village where tourists enjoy bathing at the wonderful beaches and coves.
ireland.dublinevents.com /waterford   (816 words)

  
 Waterford County Guide.
Waterford can be divided, in terms of character and atmosphere, into several remarkably different experiences.
There is the Viking/Norman City of Waterford, with its colour, distinctly medieval flavour and riverside bustle.  Old walls contain a history which is at once fierce and inspiring, while the modern city offers sophisticated fashion stores and boutiques, great restaurants and a night life to satisfy every taste.
The Comeragh/Monavullagh range of mountains, together with the Knockmealdowns, convey a remoteness which encourages exploration; yet they are immediately accessible both in terms of their height and the time taken to get there from any part of the country.  Her, nature is allowed full expression in a marvellously unspoiled environment.
www.irelandwelcomesyou.com /Map/waterford.htm   (699 words)

  
 Waterford, Vermont, New England, USA
Many different stories have been told about the origin of the Waterford name, one of the most popular being it was chosen because there was a ford across the Connecticut River there (entirely possible, because there were two usable fords which served the residents until the first bridge was built).
The siege was a long one, notable for famine and suffering, so the Irish in Vermont have always been as proud of Waterford's name as they are of Londonderry.
Sawyer, who lived in another Waterford village, gave it the name because she thought the residents of Lower Waterford "fancied that they were better than anybody else," going around with their noses in the air.
www.virtualvermont.com /towns/waterford.html   (698 words)

  
 County Waterford : Introduction | Frommers.com
Waterford City is 65km (40 miles) W of Wexford, 53km (33 miles) W of Rosslare Harbour, 158km (98 miles) SW of Dublin, 126km (78 miles) E of Cork, and 153km (95 miles) SE of Shannon Airport
Its location has a lot to do with the fact that it is Ireland's oldest city, founded by Viking invaders in the 9th century.
Because the rest of County Waterford is so beautiful, many travelers don't linger long in the capital city, though it is currently undergoing a wave of renewal and development, some of which is aimed at visitors.
www.frommers.com /destinations/countywaterford/2531010001.html   (351 words)

  
 Waterford Precision Cycles :: America's Dream Bike :: Built in Waterford, Wisconsin - USA
Waterford Precision Cycles :: America's Dream Bike :: Built in Waterford, Wisconsin - USA
Waterford offers you compelling, individualized designs for the road, trails, and track.
Now you enjoy another Waterford styling option with our new Artisan decals.
www.waterfordbikes.com   (0 words)

  
 Waterford - Early learning software & curriculum development tools for grades PreK - 2
The answer is Waterford™, for a proactive approach at the most critical learning moment in a student’s life.
How does Waterford support the development of early reading skills?
How is Waterford the product of a deep commitment to ongoing research?
www.pearsondigital.com /waterford   (222 words)

  
 Waterford travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Waterford City is located 65km (40 miles) west of Wexford, 53km (33 miles) west of Rosslare Harbour, 158km (98 miles) southwest of Dublin, 126km (78 miles) east of Cork, and 153km (95 miles) southeast of Shannon Airport.
Waterford is also ideally located between Dublin and Cork and therefore has access to both airports for long distance flights.
The nearest ferrypoint to Waterford is in Rosslare.
wikitravel.org /en/Waterford   (2088 words)

  
 BluesNet - The Ultimate Waterford United Archive
This site is unofficial and is not connected to the club itself, the players, staff, officials or any of their relatives, the FAI or Tripod.
Waterford United F.C. are returning to the Premier Division of the eircom League after clinching the First Division title for the third time in season 2002-03.
Thanks are due to Ed Ryan, a Waterford native currently based in Philadelphia, whose suggestion resulted in what you see before you....
members.tripod.com /~Akilduff/united.html   (603 words)

  
 Waterford Bed & Breakfasts & Guesthouses Accommodation B&Bs Lodgings in County Waterford Ireland
County Waterford on the South East coast of Ireland is a maritime county with no part of it being more than twenty five miles (40 km) from the sea.
is the local authority for the Waterford County Borough Municipal area, of Waterford City, principal city of South East Ireland.
Waterford' - the very word conjures up the brilliant sparkling crystal, famed the world over.
www.travelireland.org /waterford   (318 words)

  
 Waterford Crystal - Visitor Centre
The Waterford Crystal story first begins in 1783 when George and William Penrose founded their crystal manufacturing business in the busy port of Waterford.
It was the enterprise and skill of these founders and their successors, which had such an impact for generations to come on the appreciation of glass, which is stronger today than when they began two centuries ago.
Waterford Crystal as a result of its own success found it necessary to move location once more.
www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com /ctr_past.shtml   (865 words)

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