Waterford standing tall with ship race

WATERFORD is on the crest of a major tourism wave as it gears up for the largest ever international event to be hosted in the city. The countdown has now officially begun to the Tall Ships’ Race 2005.

The international event will bring hundreds of thousands to Waterford’s quays in July 2005.

It’s a major boost to the Munster city after it beat off competition from 23 locations in Ireland, Britain and mainland Europe to secure host port status for Tall Ships’ Race 2005.