Waterford County Museum Christmas Get-together

A very enjoyable night was had by all who attended our Christmas Get-together on Friday last, 14th December. The night began with an opening  address from Padraig O'Cuirrín, Museum President.

A presentation was made by Julian Walton to the Museum of an Indenture dated 1701 between John Stephens of Dromina & Richard Christmas.

• Music was provided by Seán Fitzgerald.
• Story telling and songs by Margo Kehoe, Orla Glascot  nee O'Keeffe , Julian Walton, Joe Power, John Daly and Matt Connelly.
• Exhibition of Irish dancing by our own Ml. Flately aka Séamus Fraher.

Hot finger food and mulled wine was provided by Jitter Beans which went down a treat.

A quiz was organised by William Fraher where people had the opportunity to identify some of the unusual artifacts held by the Museum. Congratulations to Tom Kehoe, winner of the quiz.

A special word of thanks to our event organiser Eddie Cantwell.

Presentation of Indenture by Julian Walton to Padraig O'Cuirrín

Sean Fitzgerald, Orla O'Keeffe, Eddie Cantwell

 

Enjoying night Mr & Mrs Tom Broderick and Mai Fox

Group listening attentively to Joe Power

Seamus Fraher performing a hornpipe

Christmas Holiday Arrangements
Museum will be closing on Friday 21st for Christmas.
Open on Friday 28th and Monday 31st. 
Closed on Tue 1st (New Years Day) and opening as usual from Wednesday 2nd January 2013

Waterford County Museum launch new Dungarvan guide book

On Wednesday night last 28th November, a large crowd attended the official launching of our new guide book, "Dungarvan Historic Guide and Town Trail" by Mr Jimmy Taffe, CEO of Waterford Leader Partnership, at Waterford County Museum.

The book (an ideal Christmas present) is for sale at Waterford County Museum, Friary St., Easons at Dungarvan Shopping Center and at the Capital Cleaners O'Connell St., Dungarvan or you can buy it online.

 

Front left to right, Mr Billy Kyne, County Mayor. Mr JimmyTaffe, CEO of Waterford Leader Partnership. Mr Michael Cosgrave, Dungarvan Town Mayor. Back Mr.William Whelan, Mr. Padraig O'Cuirrín & Mr. William Fraher.

 

 

L to r. Jimmy Taffe, Cllr. Michael Cosgrave, Cllr. Billy Kyne, Collette Bannon - West Waterford Chamber of Commerce & Caroline O'Brien - WLP.

 

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Joe O'Flaherty - Dungarvan Town Clerk & Cllr. Theresa Wright

 

 

Group viewing the guide book 

 

Christmas Get-together

Waterford county Museum will be holding a Christmas get-together at Dungarvan Museum on Friday 14th December at 8pm.  Mulled wine, refreshments, finger food and entertainment will be provided. Tickets now available at the Museum €10.

 

Very Busy Week For Waterford County Museum

Fund Raising Event A Huge Success

On Wednesday last 21st November the premier of "Days of Our Youth!" by Muiris O'Keeffe was staged at Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre.

Dungarvan Dramatic Club, to whom we are very grateful, kindly donated the takings from the first night of the four night event to the Museum. The fund raiser was a great success as the theatre was filled to capacity. An enjoyable night was had by all. We greatly appreciate the wonderful support of all who attended.

Lecture

On Saturday afternoon 24th November, a large crowd attended a host of talks by Ivan Lennon and Dr Pat McCarthy.

 

Crowd enjoying talk

 

 Pádraig O'Cuirrín, Ivan Lennon and Dr. Pat McCarthy

Dr. Pat McCarthy

 

Book Launch "Dungarvan Historic Guide & Town Trail"

On Wednesday next 28th November at 8pm, we will have the official launch of our new guide book. The book would make an ideal Christmas present for family and friends at home and abroad.
New Dungarvan guide book is now available for sale in the Museum for €10 or you can buy Dungarvan Historic Guide & Town Trail online. A short video about the book is available on YouTube.

Buy Our Book - Dungarvan: A Historic Guide & Town Trail

An introduction to the new 80 page guide book about Dungarvan from Waterford County Museum, Ireland. Content includes a history of Dungarvan, articles on notable local personalities, historic sites in the locality, a town walking trail, numerous full page photos and maps. The book is produced to a high standard and the museum ships worldwide. All profits go the upkeep of the museum. The book is available to buy in  museum from the 28th November 2012 for €10 or can be bought on-line from today using PayPal. Customers In Ireland

1 Book (incl shipping) €13.00 EUR 2 Books (incl shipping) €24.00 EUR 3 Books (incl shipping) €34.00 EUR

Customers In The UK & Europe

1 Book (incl shipping) €15.00 EUR 2 Books (incl shipping) €28.00 EUR 3 Books (incl shipping) €38.00 EUR

Customers In The US & Worldwide

1 Book (incl shipping) €15.00 EUR 2 Books (incl shipping) €30.00 EUR 3 Books (incl shipping) €40.00 EUR

Dramatic Weekend at Waterford County Museum

Museum Fund Raising Event

Play About The War Of Independence In West Waterford
Wed 21st to Saturday 24th Nov 2012
Dungarvan Dramatic Club premieres "Days of Our Youth"  by Muiris O'Keeffe and directed by Margaret Dennehy at Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from Wed 21st to Sat 24th Nov at 8pm each night. Tickets for sale in Museum at €12. Opening night performance proceeds in aid of Waterford County Museum.

Afternoon Lectures
Saturday 24th November 2012
To coincide with the play Waterford County Museum will host a series of afternoon lectures at the Museum on Sat 24th beginning at 3pm. Ivan Lennon, the son of George Lennon, flies in from the United States to be present for the play. He will also oblige with a short talk about his father on Saturday afternoon. This will be followed by a lecture from Dr Patrick McCarthy. There will be an entry fee of €5 for the afternoon programme, tea and coffee will be provided.

Photographic Exhibition
Waterford County Museum will also mount a photographic exhibition featuring some of the personalities that feature in 'Days Of Our Youth' in the Town Hall Theatre for the duration of the play.

Free Children's Halloween Fun In Dungarvan

Witches Cave

Waterford County Museum are hosting the annual Children's Halloween Event on Saturday the 20th October 2012 from 12.00 - 1.00PM. It will be held in the Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan.

Learn about the history of Halloween in Ireland and enjoy Halloween crafts, creepy crosswords and scary stories.

All children are welcome and admission is free.

Dungarvan Group Visits Museum for Positive Age Week

Local group visited Waterford County Museum in Dungarvan for Positive Age Week.  William Fraher gave an interesting talk about The Gathering 2013 and the programme which the Museum are currently planning for the event.  The visitors enjoyed a cup of tea and a chat  An enjoyable time was had by all.
Waterford County Museum welcomes all groups and admission is free.