CO. WATERFORD: Some snippets regarding Co. Waterford circa 1985 but likely still of interest to Co. Waterford researchers for its history and attractions. . Waterford City, population 35,000, 39 Miles W of Wexford, 103 miles SW of Dublin. Busy port set on the S bank of the broad River Suir, dour looking but with interesting little laneways and graced by some notable Georgian buildings. Waterford Light Opera Festival in September is an attraction, in which the hills come alive with the sound of song. French Church, Greyfriars St., built 1240 as Franciscan foundation. Once housed Huguenot refugees, now in ruins. Mrs. N. WHITE, 5 Greyfriars St., had the key at that time. Holy Trinity Church (Catholic), on Barronstrand Street: fine edifice, completed 1796. Blackfriars Dominican Priory. Arundel Square: founded 1226 and used as court until end of 18th century; square tower only major remnant. Key at City Hall, the Mall. Library, Land Lane. Waterford Arts Centre, O'Connell St. Permanent collection, ocasional exhibitions and other events. Colbeck Street: Birthplace of composer William Vincent WALLACE. Municipal Theatre. Theatre Royal. The Mall, two lovely old buildings, used mainly for variety shows, amateur dramatics. Reginald's Tower, corner of Parade Quay, The Mall: mighty stone fortress built in 1003 by Vikings. Houses Civic Museum, with fine collection of Corporation archive material and regalia. Maritime Museum, on request at City Hall. Chamber of Commerce, George's St.: Georgian house, bult 1795 with beautiful staircase and fine carvings. Waterford trade Centre, The Mall: products of locality. Traces of the Danish walls can be seen near railway station. Mayor's Walk, Castle Street. Try DOWNE's Pub, Thomas St. Downe's No 9 whiskey, unique to the area. WALSH's pub, Ballybricken Hill, is good for local "characters," Garter Lane Arts Centre, 5 O'Connell St, regular events, exhibitions. Airport Museum, Waterford Airport. Waterford Glass, Cork Road: factory tour takes in all stages of production, from blowing molten glass to polishing. PENROSE brothers began this wildly-successful business venture. No children under 12, no photographs, no glass on sale -- try KNOX's famous shop, 3 Barronstrand St. Waterford Craft Centre, 28 Michael St.: demonstrations. River cruises. Greyhound racing: Kilcohan Park. Riding: Joan O' MAHONEY, Killotteran Equestrian Centre. Bicycles: WRIGHT's Cycle Depot, Henrietta St. Golf Club, 18 holes. Around Waterford -- Ahenny, 4.5 miles N of Carrick-on Suir, a graveyard with two 8th century High Crosses. Annestown, 6 miles W of Tramore: small resort with good sandy beach. Nearby secluded beach at Kilfarrasy. Ardfinnan, 9 miles SW of Clonmel: ruins of 12th century castle, one square tower partly restored. Arthurstown, E bank of Waterford Harbour: King's Bay Inn. Youth Hostel. Car and passenger ferry. Ballyhack, E side of Waterford Harbour. Ferry to Passage East, Waterford side. Picturesque fishing village with ruined castle, further down road is attractive fishing village of Arthurstown. Ballymacarberry, 5 m S of Tramel: pony trekking, MELODY's. Slievenamon Centre. Ballyscanlan, 2 miles W of Tramore; forest walks in hills around Ballyscanlon (?sp.) lake, picnic area, car park. Bannow, on S Wexford coast opposite Fethard-on-Sea: first town in Ireland founded by the Normans, it disappeared under sand during the 17th century. Only the ruins of St. Mary's church remain. Miles of beach below low cliffs. Big Wood, 7 miles N of New Ross, forest walks. More to follow