9th May 2015 Book Launch "The Irish Revolution 1912-1923"

A new book by Dr. Pat McCarthy will be launched by Historian Julian Walton

Venue: Waterford County Museum

Date: Saturday 9th May

Time: 3pm

All are very welcome to attend

This book contains a comprehensive history of Waterford during the turbulent and extraordinary years of the Irish Revolution. Drawing on an impressive array of sources, Pat McCarthy reveals what life was like for the ordinary men, women and children of Waterford city and county during a period that witnessed world war as well as political and social strife in Ireland.

4th July 2015 Medieval Banquet

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Tickets are now on sale for the Medieval Banquet celebrating the 800 Anniversary of the Granting of the Town Charter by King John. 

Venue: Crews Restaurant, Church St. 

Date: Saturday 4th  July at 7.30 pm.

Tickets:  €35 Available at the Museum, Friary Street.


Please contact the Museum at 058-45960   

28th May 2015 Book Sale Fundraiser


Our annual book sale will take place 
Venue: Garvey's SuperValu

Dates: Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th May

As this is our main annual 
fundraiser we would greatly
appreciate all donations

Books can now be handed into the Museum, Friary St. Dungarvan.
No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted.

Children's Event a Great Success

The children's event which took place last Saturday here in the Museum was a tremendous success. The event was run in conjunction with the West Waterford Festival of food.

The children were shown a power point presentation outlining the history of Flahavans and the making of porridge. The children learned all about harvesting and milling the oats which is then processed, packaged and sold to the retailer as Flahavan's Porridge. The children showed great interest and asked many questions.

The children enjoy the classic film of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and were given samples of porridge to try with a variety of toppings. Each child received a goody bag, compliments of Flahavans.

Flahavans have been milling oats in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford for over 200 years and have produced a large variety of products for children and adults to enjoy such as, Flapjacks, Quick Oats, Multi Seeds, Strawberry, Golden Syrup and Original, Flahavans Real Fruit porridge with Sunrise Fruit also Apple and Raisin, also available are Hi 8 Muesli and Original Granola, to mention just a few. A bowl of porridge for breakfast will provide the body with all the energy it needs until lunch and is one of the most natural and healthiest foods available.


A very big thank you to Karen Fennell of Flavahan's and to all the Museum staff and their little helpers for their contribution and most especially to all the children who attended.