Ferrybank (Irish: Port an Chalaidh)[1] is a suburb of Waterford City in Ireland. Much of Ferrybank, or "the village" as it is referred to locally, is under the political jurisdiction of Waterford City and County Council and thus an area of administration for Waterford City, on the northern bank of the River Suir, extending into County Waterford. However, some parts of Ferrybank extend into County Kilkenny and are administered by Kilkenny County Council. There has been a long-lasting boundary dispute between both jurisdictions,[2][3] with debates and proposals ongoing for many decades.[4][5]
The Ross Abbey Town Centre Shopping Complex was built in 2008 at a cost of €7 million and was sold in 2013 for €225k. It remained empty for several years after it was constructed.[14] In 2017 (nearly 10 years after the complex was completed) the discount retailer "Mr Price" opened a unit within the development.[15][16] Since then, a number of other businesses have opened within the complex.[17]
The Ferrybank Shopping Centre on the south Kilkenny/Waterford border was completed in 2008 at a cost of €100m.[18] It never opened, due to the failure of Dunnes Stores to take up its planned anchor tenancy,[19] and (as of late 2023) remained closed.[20][21] While containing no retail outlets, part of the development has housed a local library and county council office.[22] In 2025, Dunnes Stores was granted planning permission to begin operations at the shopping centre,[23] but this was blocked pending a judicial review sought by Waterford City Council.[24]
North Quays project
Since 2023,[25] parts of Ferrybank have been undergoing redevelopment as part of the Waterford North Quays project.[26][27] This development is planned to include services such as a train station and transport hub with an accompanying new bridge across the river, offices, residential units and public spaces.[28]
The redevelopment includes the area previously occupied by the city wharves along the northern bank of the river and the site of the derelict R&H Hall Flour Mills which were demolished in stages between 2016 and 2018.[29] As of November 2025, a majority of the planned land clearances and roadworks were complete and the new transport bridge installed, but not yet opened for use.[30] As of late 2025, the new train station building was approaching completion,[31] and expected to open during 2027.[32]
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