Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Waterford

Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Waterford

The Edmund Rice Heritage Centre is a place of historic and spiritual significance for Ireland. It is the center of the Christian Brothers and Presentation Brothers congregations that today serve in 35 countries. Edmund Rice set up a school in 1802 for poor children in Waterford, and he later established the first religious order for men in Ireland. At the center, you may visit the museum, the Edmund Rice Chapel and the tomb of Edmund Rice.
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Sight Name: Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
Sight Location: Waterford, Ireland (See walking tours in Waterford)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland, whose stones still resonate with the echoes of its vibrant past. Historically the site of a Viking settlement, it emerged in 914 AD. The name “Waterford” derives from the Old Norse “Vedrarfjord,” meaning "ram-" or "windy fjord," which speaks to the city's strategic coastal location and tempestuous history.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles