August 15th 2015 Dino Day for Children

Free Children’s Event
Dino Day 

 Venue: Friary St  
  
Date:  Saturday 15th August 

Time: 11 am to 12.30pm

All children are welcome 

Visitors to Museum

Tommy and Katelyn Walsh on their visit to the Museum. They were very excited when they saw the latest addition to our Children's corner, they had great fun playing with the dinosaurs.

Tommy and Katelyn with the Dinosaurs


1760 Map of Dungarvan


A map of Dungarvan dated 1760 is now on display in Musem

The map which has recently been restored to mark the granting of a charter to Dungarvan by King John in 1215 is the first detailed map of the town to survive. For this reason it is an important historical document which will be a lasting memorial of the 800 celebration.

The map was made by Charles Frizell and his son Charles Frizell Junior. The Frizell's were a family of leading map-makers in 18th century Ireland. Charles Frizell Snr. came from Co Wexford and his sons Charles and  Richard followed their's father's profession as surveyors and map makers.

To the right, the image shows a very small section of the map. If you are passing the Museum at any time and would like to view the map in its entirety  you would be very welcome. Admission is free.

Bob Frizelle and his wife Karen visited the Museum to view the restored map.
Bob is a descendant of the map-maker Charles Frizell.

July 3rd Official Launch of Dungarvan 1215




Weekend of Celebrations
Official Launch of Dungarvan 1215

Friday 3rd July 5.45pm 
Flotilla of Boats in Dungarvan Harbour
followed by
Presentation of Charter at Kings John’s Castle

Friday 3rd July 8pm
Historical Talk by Professor Séan Duffy
followed by
Medieval Music by Laoise O’Brien
at
Town Hall Theatre Dungarvan
Admission €5.00 Refreshments will be served.

Saturday 4th July 7.30pm
Medieval Banquet at Crew’s Restaurant
Tickets €35- Limited number still available
Medieval dress not required.
Contact the Museum for tickets 058-45960