Bad
Times Book Launch
Willie
Fraher new book The Bad Times, Waterford Country Houses During the
Revolutionary Period was launched last Saturday in the Garden Room at
Woodhouse Easte courtesy of Jim and Sally Thompson. The garden looked splendid
in the winter sunshine. Amongst the attendees were Joanne Rothwell, Waterford
City & Co Archivist, Bernadette Guest, City & County Heritage Officer,
members of the Centenary Committee, Trustees of Waterford County Museum, Kevin
Hurley, President of the Cork branch of the Irish Georgian Society, and a
number of owners of the houses featured in the book.
The
official opening was performed by Cllr Joe Kelly, Mayor of Waterford City &
County. He praised the author for this work as curator of the county museum and
for this book which gave a different insight into this turbulent period in our
history. The author then spoke and thanked those who gave him access to
documents and photographs. In particular, he thanked well-known historian
Julain Walton, and Stradbally historian Cian Flaherty for their invaluable
assistance.
When
the formal proceedings concluded guests were provided with refreshments organised
by events manager Jennifer Reeve and her staff. Thanks to museum staff, Paulus,
Marie, and Tony, for looking after the book sales.
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| William Fraher (Author) -addressing crowd at the "Bad Times" Book Launch |