WATERFORD city and county’s appeal to visitors, investors and those considering relocating is being showcased in an ambitious, €225,000 marketing campaign promoting the area this year.

WATERFORD has been asked to submit a bid for the Tall Ships’ Races in 2011, a move which is being interpreted locally as a major indication the multi-million euro event could well be back to the south-east in five years.

BUSINESS people and members of the Waterford community are being urged to aid a fundraising drive ahead of the Tall Ships’ Races in July.

WATERFORD’S residents and visitors will all be ship-shape this weekend as they are given a flavour of what is to come later this summer.