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1. a county of S Republic of Ireland, in Munster province on the Atlantic: mountainous in the centre and in the northwest. County town: Waterford. Pop.: 101 546 (2002). Area: 1838 sq. km (710 sq. miles)
2. a port in S Republic of Ireland, county town of Co. Waterford: famous glass industry; fishing. Pop.: 44 594 (2002)
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Waterford

 

a county town on the southwestern coast of Ireland, in the province of Munster. Capital of Waterford County. Population, 32,000 (1971). Waterford is a port in the estuary of the Suir River, near the Atlantic coast. The city produces foodstuffs, including beer, metal goods, and paper. Meat, fish, and fruit are exported.

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