Waterford and Tramore

Saturday we went to the Waterford manufacturing facility and took a tour and saw how the products are made. WOW is all that I can say in regards to the time and detail
that goes into making each piece. The glassblowers, cutters and designers all undergo a minimum of 7 years training before they are certified to make the products.

We saw many of the trophies that have been made for various sporting events throughout the world too! It was explained to us that for events 3 trophies are made; one for Waterford archives, one is sent to the event sponsors and a third is kept just in case something happens to trophy number one or two...we even saw and touched a Super Bowl trophy ~ how cool is that!!

The shopping gallery was full of beautiful sparkling products...I could not resist and bought a few sets of some awesome amethyst martini glasses. They are only available though Waterford in Ireland and I just HAD to get them. Now I guess I need to learn how to make some great cocktails to go in them.

We then headed down the road to Tramore a lovely sea side resort along the coast of the Celtic Sea, the part of the Atlantic that touches and shapes the Waterford County coastline. The kids were able to play on the beach, splash in the water and have a good time!