Friday 26th April: 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday 27th April: 14.00 - 17.00
Sunday 28th April: 11.00 - 13.00
26th - 28th April 2019 Waterford Festival of Food, Dungarvan
Waterford County Museum opening hours during the Waterford Festival of Food are:
Friday 26th April: 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday 27th April: 14.00 - 17.00
Sunday 28th April: 11.00 - 13.00
Friday 26th April: 10.00 - 17.00
Saturday 27th April: 14.00 - 17.00
Sunday 28th April: 11.00 - 13.00
Waterford County Museum visitors during March and April
We have had visitors to the museum from many parts of the world including New York, Hong Kong and Brazil, as well as many parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom during the past few months. Several of the visitors left lovely messages in our visitors book.
A person from Hong Kong said "Fabulous exhibition".
Another from Shrewsbury said "Lovely look back through history".
A visitor from Dublin said "Very well presented and interesting".
Some other comments are: "A step back in time, a memory of family past" and "wonderful photos and detail".
We look forward to welcoming many more people during the summer months.
A person from Hong Kong said "Fabulous exhibition".
Another from Shrewsbury said "Lovely look back through history".
A visitor from Dublin said "Very well presented and interesting".
Some other comments are: "A step back in time, a memory of family past" and "wonderful photos and detail".
We look forward to welcoming many more people during the summer months.
Walk at 3 to St Mary's Parish Church
On Wednesday last, April 24th
we had the final walk of the series of walks to buildings and places of
historical interest. William Fraher gave an introduction to the group in the
museum before visiting St. Mary's Parish Church. Once again, a large group attended and enjoyed the lecture.
The Talks and Walks at 3 Series on Wednesday afternoons during March and April proved to be a great
success with large groups in attendance each week.
Check on our Waterford County Museum website, Facebook and in local
papers for further talks in the future.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Coming of Age of Richard Keane, Cappoquin House, 7
January 1930
This party was also
significant in that it marked the completion, after eight years, of the
restoration of Cappoquin House after it was burned by Republicans on 19
February 1923. For further details see Glascott Symes’s book: Sir
John Keane and Cappoquin House in time of war and revolution, Four Courts
Press, 2016.
Dungarvan
Observer 11 January 1930
There was an
enormous gathering drawn from all parts of the county at Cappoquin House on
Tuesday night to celebrate the coming of age of Mr Richard Michael Keane, only
son of Senator John Keane, Bart, and Lady Keane. The function at which over 200
persons were present, was most elaborate.
Cappoquin House, the stately ancestral home of the Keane family, built
in 1760, was burned down in the troubled times…but has since been
reconstructed. Except the ornamentation,
all the reconstruction work was done by local labour, and the new house is a
replica in every detail with the original.
The workers on the estate presented Mr Keane with a handsome new gun to
mark the occasion. The celebration was
remarkable for the variety and design of the ladies’ dresses, and the
entertainment was one of the more brilliant of the season. Amongst those present were – Sir Henry and
Lady Dobbs, Senator Bagwell and Mrs Bagwell, Captain Alexander, Archdeacon
Burkitt, Sir John and Lady Godfrey, Lady Gordon, Captain H and Mrs Smyth, Lady
and Miss Musgrave, Mr Beverly Grant Ussher, Mr Henry Villiers-Stuart, Dermot
McGillicuddy, Mrs Chearnley, Mr Ambrose Coghill, Mrs De la Poer and party, Rev
J Going, Mr T. C. Williams, Solicitor, etc.
Adopt a Monument Workshop and Networking Event
Christina O’Connor and Eddie Cantwell attended the
Adopt a Monument Workshop and Networking Event with other members of the Adopt
a Monument Groups from around the country on Friday last. The event took place at the Radisson Hotel in
Athlone. Attending also were County Councils, Community Archaeologists and the
Heritage Council. This was an opportunity for Adopt a Monument groups to
meet and share stories about their sites and experiences. The
presentations outlined the story of the particular sites and why they applied
and were accepted as part of the Adopt a Monument scheme. As part of the event, along with the other
groups the Dungarvan group were asked to deliver a short informal presentation
about their site, what they have achieved as part of the scheme and what their
future plans are. The group’s achievements and what they hope to accomplish in
the future were outlined by Chrissy who was first to speak and did the Museum
proud with her talk on the Gallows Hill Project and what Waterford Community Archaeology: Gallows Hill Community
Group have achieved to date. There were
then round table talks with Heritage officers and Adopt a Monument personnel
which took us into the late evening.
Walk and Talk at 3 on 17th April 2019
Dungarvan Town Park / Lookout / Swimming Pool / St Mary's Parish Church
On Wednesday last, April17th
we had another walk to buildings and places of historical interest.
William Fraher gave an introduction to the group in the museum before visiting
the Dungarvan Town Park / Lookout / Swimming Pool and St. Mary’s Church of
Ireland.
A large group again attended
and enjoyed the lecture.
24th April 2019 - Walks and Talks at 3 in the Museum - St Mary's Parish Church
Our final walk will be on next
Wednesday, 24th April to St Mary’s Parish Church.
It will
begin as usual at 3 p.m. in the museum where a brief introduction will be given before
setting out on the walk.
Admission is free and all
are welcome.
Check on our Waterford
County Museum website, Facebook and in local papers for further talks in the
future.
18th May 2019 National Drawing Day
Waterford County Museum take part in
National Drawing Day
National Drawing Day organised by the National Gallery
of Ireland takes place on Saturday 18th May 2019.
Waterford County Museum are delighted to be part of
this nationwide event.
Children’s Drawing Workshop: 11 – 13.00 p.m.
Please note this is limited to ten and places must be
booked in advance.
A Talk by artist A. C. Hayes - Different
Approaches to Drawing – Klee, Halbine, Solle Witt, Hockney: 1.30
– 2 p.m.
Guided Tour of Paintings, Drawings and
Prints
Curator William Fraher will give a guided tour of
pictures currently on display in the museum and explain their history. 2 –
2.45 p.m.
Adult Drawing Workshop: 3.15 – 5 p.m.
Limited to 12 places which must be booked in advance.
For further details and to book places contact us at
058 - 45960 or at info@waterfordmuseum.ie
Stories from Old Newspapers
The
Clashmore 'Wool Pluckers'
Waterford
Mail 4 March 1858
'Anastasia
Handlon and Margaret Curtin were indicted for stealing on the 21st of January,
21lbs weight of wool at Clashmore, the property of Major Dent. Mr George Q.C.
stated the case, which was one of plucking wool off the sheep's backs from the
effects of which the animals died. Michael Magrath - I know Major Charles Dent;
I was his Shepherd in January last. On the morning of the 22nd I went out to
look after the sheep, and saw ten of them were plucked...one of them died in a
few days. In eight or nine days after I went to Dungarvan, and saw a quantity
of wool with Constable Hearn, black, white and grey. I examined the wool and am
able to say that is the wool that was taken from the sheep's backs'.
Patrick
Healy, Mr Dent's steward corroborated Magrath's evidence. The court heard that
the two women were assisted by John Curran, Thomas Cremin, John Hearty, Margaret
Handlon and John Kirby.
'Catherine
Dee servant to Mrs Cremin at Abbeyside, proved that the prisoners sold 29lbs of
wool to her at 6d a lb. Her mistress paid ten shillings at the time, and next
day 4s and 6d. On hearing afterwards that the wool was stolen she gave it up to
the police. Mr Triphook, Governor of the county jail, stated that the two women
had five previous convictions and they were sentenced to 18 months.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Waterford News 14 December 1866
Arrest
of a National Schoolmaster
A man named
William Carroll, national schoolmaster at Ring, whilst drunk in Dungarvan on
Saturday night last, made use of seditious language in the public streets,
shouting at the top of his voice for the Fenians, that [James] Stephens was in
Ireland, and that he knew it, and that he has a Fenian himself.
This
misguided fellow was cautioned several times to desist from using such
expressions and to go home , but the more he was cautioned the more he showed his determination, until
at length he was arrested by the constabulary, and brought before Captain W F
Barry, R.M., who committed him to the bridewell, for further examination. I am
informed he has a wife and four children depending on him, and he must be a
very foolish man to remain in town conducting himself in so bad a manner
amongst the peaceable inhabitants, who never sympathised with this deluded and
misguided class of persons, whose object is not national but freedom spoilation,
plunder, and destruction.
23rd April 2019 Talk by Dr. Edward Jolie
"Archaeology and Woven Artefacts at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, U.S.A., a UNESCO World Heritage Site"
An illustrated talk by Dr. Edward Jolie
Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan are delighted that Dr. Jolie has agreed to give us a talk on recent developments in the archaeology of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He also considers insights from the study of long-neglected perishable artifacts that provide clues to sociocultural diversity and political developments in Chaco Canyon between the 9th and 12th centuries A.D.
Dr. Jolie is Assistant Professor of Anthropology / Archaeology at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Venue: Dungarvan Sailing Club, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan.
Date: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Admission: €5.00
The proceeds of the talk will go towards further Archaeological research at Gallows Hill, Dungarvan.
An illustrated talk by Dr. Edward Jolie
Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan are delighted that Dr. Jolie has agreed to give us a talk on recent developments in the archaeology of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He also considers insights from the study of long-neglected perishable artifacts that provide clues to sociocultural diversity and political developments in Chaco Canyon between the 9th and 12th centuries A.D.
Dr. Jolie is Assistant Professor of Anthropology / Archaeology at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Venue: Dungarvan Sailing Club, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan.
Date: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Admission: €5.00
The proceeds of the talk will go towards further Archaeological research at Gallows Hill, Dungarvan.
17th April 2019 - Walks & Talks at 3
Our Walk and Talk series on Wednesday afternoons with walks to buildings / places of historical interest continues on Wednesday next, 17th April with a walk entitled:
"Dungarvan Park / Lookout / Swimming Pool".
Venue: Meet at Waterford County Museum
Date: 17th April 2019
Time: 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Meet at Waterford County Museum where a brief introduction will be given before the walk.
"Dungarvan Park / Lookout / Swimming Pool".
Venue: Meet at Waterford County Museum
Date: 17th April 2019
Time: 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Meet at Waterford County Museum where a brief introduction will be given before the walk.
10th April 2019 Walks and Talks Series - Augustinian Church
Farewell to Niall
We were very sorry to say goodbye to Niall
O’Mahony from U.C.C. who finished work placement in the museum on Friday 5th April. He was of great assistance to both
the museum committee and the museum staff.
Good luck Niall with your M.A. course and future career.
March / April Spring Programme of Events - Talks and Walks at 3
Our March / April Spring Programme of Events is proving to be extremely popular with large audiences each Wednesday afternoon enjoying the talks on subjects of local historical interest in our popular
programme of Walks and Talks at Three.
On Wednesday last Historian Julian Walton gave an talk entitled
“The Hore Family of Shandon House, Dungarvan”. We again had a large attendance
for the interesting talk and afterwards all enjoyed some refreshments.
Photo of the Week
Can you identify the people and place in this photograph? If so, please let us know
5th May 2019 Dromana Day of talks - In Pursuit of the Heiress
There will be a day of talks on Sunday 5th May 2019 entitled In Pursuit of the Heiress which are sure to be of interest to many people. The talks will be given by Julian Walton, Judy Brittain, Dr. Kieran Groeger and Dr. Dagmar O'Riain-Raedel.
Enquiries and booking email: info@dromanahouse.com
Tel: 086 8186305
www.dromanahouse.com
Venue: Dromana House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Date: Sunday 5th May 2019
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: €70 per person or €125 for two persons which includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.
Enquiries and booking email: info@dromanahouse.com
Tel: 086 8186305
www.dromanahouse.com
Venue: Dromana House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Date: Sunday 5th May 2019
Time: 10.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: €70 per person or €125 for two persons which includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.
Stories from Old Newspapers
Dublin Evening Post - 19th Nov 1796
To be let for a long term of years, and to commence from the
1st instant, or the interest to be sold, in the town of Cappoquin, a large and
extensive Corn Stores, with three lofts, a most excellent new kiln, a quay and
a spacious yard , which would answer for building on.
This concern is situate on the navigable river Blackwater,
and close to the wooden bridge. No
situation can be more eligible for mercantile business, as a vessel can come up
quite close to the end of the shore; it is in the heart of great corn country,
the new road now made from Lismore and Cappoquin to the county of Tipperary
must be of infinite service to any person engaged in the corn or timber
business in the town of Cappoquin.
Proposals will be received by Mr. John Power of Affane and Mr John
Hearne of Cappoquin will show the store and concern to any person who wishes to
view them.
Near 200 barrels of choice old wheat to be sold at said
store - November 7 1796
10th April 2019 Walk & Talk at 3pm - William Fraher, Augustinian Church
As part of the Talks and Walks at 3 - Waterford County Museum March/April 2019, the next event will be a walk and talk led by William Fraher, Museum Curator, on the Augustinian Church, Dungarvan.
A brief introduction will be given at the Museum before visiting the church.
Venue: Waterford County Museum, St. Augustine Street, Dungarvan
Date: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Time: 3pm
Admission: Free
A brief introduction will be given at the Museum before visiting the church.
Venue: Waterford County Museum, St. Augustine Street, Dungarvan
Date: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Time: 3pm
Admission: Free