About Waterford City

Railway Square is located on the Poleberry Link Road, close to Manor Street / Parnell Street which is one of the main routes running through the heart of Waterford City. The development is bounded by John’s River to the East while Tesco is situated to the South.

It’s Ireland’s oldest city, and despite boasting a history of over 1,000 years, Waterford just keeps coming out with more surprises. Ancient Viking creations, Norman constructs and glittering expanses of immaculately crafted crystal – step in to this glittering gem in Ireland's Ancient East, and discover the not-so-secret treasures that make it truly special.

Waterford is Ireland’s fifth largest city and is the major urban centre and economic capital of the South Eastern Region. The city has been designated as a gateway city by the Government under the National Spatial Strategy for Ireland. The city is well serviced by transport links. The M9 motorway is within extremely easy reach and links motorists to the national motorway network. 

According to the 2011 census the city has a population of approximately 47,000 people while the immediate catchment area has a population close to 200,000.

The city benefits from a strong student population with Waterford Institute of Technology home to over 10,000 students. Waterford is also known to have a vibrant and cultural heart and is a popular tourist destination.

The catchment for Waterford City predominantly falls between a 45 – 60 minute drive time underlying its function as the region’s economic capital. The population within the catchment was 330,475 in 2011, reflecting a 7.59% increase since the previous census in 2006.

Waterford has a strong local economy with complementary business sectors including manufacturing, tourism, retail, distribution, education, healthcare and services that include construction, financial, cultural, and professional.