Lemonade Making A Great Success

Darren Giving His Talk on The History of Lemonade

The children's  event held in the museum on Saturday April 16 was a great success.  The museum was packed with both adults and children, where they enjoyed an illustrated talk on the making of lemonade.  They then had the chance to design and make their own label.

Well done to Helen Moynihan who put the event together, along with the assistance of her son Darren, Emma and Aisling.

This event was in conjunction with the Festival of Food and saw the museum open for the two days over the weekend. Thanks to staff members  Noelle, Noreen and Tony who manned the museum over the weekend. We are delighted with the numbers that visited the museum over the course of the weekend and enjoyed both the lemonade making and the Baking & Brewing exhibition.

To view more pictures of Saturday's event, visit us on facebook.

Official Opening of the Brewing & Baking Exhibition

Des Power launching the Baking & Brewing Exhibition.

The official opening of the exhibition took place in the museum on Wednesday 13 April at 7.30 pm. Mr. Des Power grandson of Thomas Power founder of the brewery, was on hand to do the honours and he gave a very enlightening  talk on his family's history.

A large crowd was in attendence and after the opening speeches, they took time to browse the many panels and cases holding the exhibit. A great night was had and we would like to thank Des and his family for attending and for the many items they have donated to the museum.

Photographs from the exhibition launch can be seen on our Facebook Page.

Children's Workshop - Traditional Lemonade Making

As part of the Festival of Food the museum are again holding a children's event. This will take place in the museum on Saturday April 16 from 12 noon to 2 pm. 
Darren Moynihan will give an illustrated talk on the history of lemonade.  The children will then have the opportunity to help in the making of lemonade and design and make their own bottle label.  The event is free and all materials will be provided.
The museum will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday April 16 and from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday April 17.

Official Opening of The Brewing & Baking Exhibition

Power's Cider Factory, O'Connell St Dungarvan

The spring exhibition "Brewing & Baking In Dungarvan" will be officially opened on Wednesday April 13 at 7.30 at the museum by Mr. Des Power a member of the the Power family. The exhibition which will coincide with the Waterford Festival of Food, will display many photos and memorabilia from the Power's brewery and bakery collection held here at the museum. We hope you can come along and join us on the night. The exhibition will run for a number of weeks.

Annual Book Sale 2011

Our annual book sale will take place again this year.  The event will take place at Garvey's Supervalu on the weekend of April 28 to May 1.  We are still taking books for the sale and all second hand books in good condition will be gratefully received.
The books can be handed into the museum any day between 10.am and 5.pm.