We were delighted to welcome the ambassador, Mari Skare and her colleagues to Waterford County Museum. They were accompanied by Bernadette Guest, Waterford City & County Heritage Officer.
The group were welcomed by
Museum President Thomas Phelan, the curator William Fraher and by Chrissy
Knight O’Connor. Chrissy gave a presentation on the award winning Gallowshill
Community Archaeology project and the ongoing investigations into the Viking
sites and place names in the Dungarvan area.
The ambassador was given
a number of presentations, including local publications and a Viking goblet
designed by Eamon Terry of Criostal Na Rinne. She was most impressed by the
Gallowshill project and the commitment to carrying it through to excavation and
a long-term plan.
The museum hopes to
continue the links with Norway and carry out further investigations into our shared
Viking Heritage.
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Norwegian
Ambassador Mari Skare, Museum Curator William Fraher and Museum President
Thomas Phelan
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| Eddie Cantwell, Norwegian Ambassador Mari Skare and Chrissy Knight O’Connor |
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Stefanie Stude, Norwegian Ambassador Mari Skare, Anthony Healy and Brid Garcia