“May 2026 – the parkpnp app which is a subsidiary of Wayleadr suffered a serious security breach in recent weeks. Online payments through the parkpnp app or by using the Wayleadr QR codes was immediately suspended as a precautionary customer protection measure.
Steps are being taken to restore online payments without delay, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused.
In the meantime, contactless payment facilities (as well as card and coin) are available at paystations in the car parks.”

Port of Waterford owns and operates car parks on the South Quays in Waterford City Centre.

Our barrier-free car parks at Merchants Quay (near the Bus Station) and Clyde Wharf (opposite the GPO) are located on the South Quays in Waterford City Centre. Both are Pay & Display.   Disabled (blue) badge holders do not have to pay for parking in our car parks.

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The attended car parks are monitored by CCTV. Terms & Conditions apply and clamping is in operation. In case of emergency contact:

Payments can be made via ticket machine, using:

    • Google Pay/  Apple Pay
  • Coins and cards

You can also pay online using the Wayleader app (formerly parkpnp), with discounts on long stay rates for Merchants Quay and special offers.

Here is a detailed listing of Tariffs that apply (effective from 31/03/2025):

Location Clyde Wharf Merchants Quay
Section Short Stay Long Stay
Hourly Tariff €2.50 €2.50
Minimum €1.00 – 15 minutes
Daily Tariff – 12 Hours
Sun-Thurs €8.50 €5.20
Fri & Sat €8.50 €6.50
Daily Tariff – 24 Hours €17.50 €20.00 €12.00
Weekly Tariff €35.00

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Contact Details

Wayleadr Monday – Friday: 7am – 7pm
Web: Wayleadr
Phone:  24 hour helpline (051) 872435

The car parks are managed by Port of Waterford with the assistance of local firm S-Security. Online payments are handled via Wayleader app (formerly parkpnp).

 

Access to car parks:

Car Park Name Location GPS coordinates
Merchants Quay

Short-Stay

Located opposite Dooley’s Hotel and opposite Shaws Department Store.

1 x Entry/Exit located at the roundabout opposite Shaws.

52.262897, -7.113139
Merchants Quay

Long-Stay

 

Located opposite the Bridge Hotel to rear of Bus Eireann bus station

2 x Entry/Exit points located near Rice Bridge and at Pedestrian Crossing near Bus Station

52.262897, -7.113139
Clyde Wharf Short Stay
&
Clyde Wharf Long Stay
 

Located opposite General Post Office, adjacent to William Vincent Wallace Plaza

1 x Entry/Exit located at the roundabout near the large old blue harbour crane

 

52.261558, -7.108351

 

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