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Edmund Rice Heritage Centre

Mount Sion, Barrack Street, Waterford, Ireland
Ranked #6 of 8 attractions in Waterford
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children, Stairs / lift
Most recent review
- 26 May 2012
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Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This was the highlight of our trip to Waterford. What a wonderful place. It is not the easiest place to find as the signs are few and far between. Had to make several enquiries from locals. Very easy to spend several hours here. Well worth visiting. More

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wicklow
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We liked finding out the background of the christian brothers in Ireland and about the life of Edmund Rice and his work with the poor and his part in educating young bots. More

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kilkenny
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54 reviews 54 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Quite interesting but the man's tomb/coffin a little out of place More

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Waterford, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The church at the Edmund Rice Centre is only recently constructed in the last five years. The staff are very friendly. The church is modern, bright and quiet. Located near the centre of Waterford city it is only a short walk from many other attractions. The visitor centre guides visitors through the life of Blessed Edmund Rice. More

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co.tipperary
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

if in the general area its worth a visit or if youre interested in the life of Blessed Edmund Rice its worth the trip; but i wouldnt be driving miles and miles to visit otherwise; but as mentioned earlier do call if either of the first two points apply to you. More

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Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

A good concept with good resources and people willing to help. More

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Waterford, Ireland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Though it is a small centre, in the middle of Waterford city, this is a beautiful and unique building honouring a great friend ot the city . . . Edmund Rice More

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SPAIN
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74 reviews 74 reviews
213 helpful votes 213 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Travelled here with some old boys from the Christian Bros who found the place very interesting and thought-provoking More

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Co. Leitrim
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

The coffin of the founder of the Christian Brothers is on display in the little chapel and it was for me a very spiritual experience. His coffin is made of stone and glass and is very beautifully crafted. One prays silently and one feels the religious aspect to this tourist attraction very much. To visit this chapel is a restful... More

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Waterford, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2011

Definitely a must see in Waterford city, a warm welcome and a surprisingly modern attraction More

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