Edmund Rice Heritage Centre

Edmund Rice Heritage Centre

Waterford & The East

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Edmund Rice Heritage Centre

Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
Remarkable missionary Edmunc Rice devoted his life to the education and welfare of the poor in the time of the Penal Laws. Learn about his extraordinary life and legacy at this interactive museum and visitor centre.

Information

  • addressBarrack Street, Waterford
  • phone+353 51 874 390
  • ticketsFree admission
  • websiteVisit website

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