Welcome to

St. Patrick's Gateway Centre

Waterford City Centre Community Space

A place where people come together.

More than a venue. A community resource.

Welcome to St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, a vibrant community and cultural hub located in the historic Old Church on Patrick Street in the heart of Waterford.

Every day, our building provides a welcoming space for community groups, charities, training programmes, support services, businesses, and local events. Whether you’re attending a workshop, hosting a meeting, organising a conference, a concert or bringing people together for a special occasion, the Gateway offers flexible, affordable spaces in a unique heritage setting.

For generations, this building has been a place where people gather. Today, we continue that tradition by supporting the organisations, services, and individuals who help make Waterford a stronger, more connected community.

We invite you to discover our spaces, learn more about our work, and become part of the Gateway story.

Whether you are attending an event, hiring a room, joining a community group, or simply visiting for the first time, you will be warmly welcomed at St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre. We are proud to provide a friendly, inclusive space where people can connect, learn, share ideas, and build stronger communities together.

our space

We are a community organisation which intends to cater for the educational, recreational, social, artistic, and cultural needs of Waterford city, it’ s surrounding districts, and the inner-city community in particular.

A comfortable, well-equipped space available for your organisation’s meetings.

The perfect space for a wedding, family occasion, book launch, recital

Organising your live music events in an established venue with sound equipment and amazing acoustics

ABOUT US

St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre is a community and cultural hub located in the historic Old Church on Patrick Street, in the heart of Waterford City. We provide welcoming, affordable spaces for community groups, charities, businesses, training programmes, support services, and events of all kinds. As an independent community resource, our mission is to bring people together, support local organisations, and help strengthen community life across Waterford. Every booking and partnership helps sustain this unique heritage building and ensures it remains a vibrant place where people can meet, learn, celebrate, and connect.

QUESTIONS?

Whether you’re looking to hire a space, organise an event, find a home for your community group, or simply learn more about what we do, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to discuss how St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre can support your needs.