The
museum had a very successful opening of The Bad Times Burning Big Houses in
County Waterford 1923 exhibition, which is based on the book “Bad Times” by
William Fraher.
The
event was well attended with over 70 people turning up at the museum, to see
this new exhibition. The opening speech was given by Museum President Thomas
Phelan, followed by historian & author Mr. Pat McCarthy who officially
opened the exhibition and the launch of the second edition of The Bad Times
book. Next to speak was Chairperson of the Waterford City & County Centenary
Commemorations Committee Mr. Michael
Farrell. The exhibition curator thanked
the decade of Centenaries Committee for grant aiding the display. He commented
on the lack of a permanent- temporary exhibition space within the museum. He acknowledged the assistance of all those
who had allowed access to private documents and loaned items for the
exhibition. In conclusion the thanked the
museum staff without whom the exhibitions would not be possible.
The
evening was a great success, and the museum would like to thank the following
people who contributed to the organisation and preparation of the catering and
distribution of the food & drinks on the evening. We would like to extend a
big thank to, Stephanie, Anthony, Marie, Tony, Mary, Áine, Christine and Mike,
and to our chair movers and helpers Alex and Kyle.
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| The Bad Times Exhibition 2023 |
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| Bernadette Guest ( City & County Heritage Officer) William Fraher ( Curator of Waterford County Museum) And Joanne Rothwell ( City & County Archivist) |
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| Group of attendees at the opening of The Bad Times Exhibition. |
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William Fraher, Christine King , Aine Ui Fhoghlu, Thomas Phelan and Eddie Cantwell
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