Tea, Tales and Tombstones

 

 

The Charity Vintage Tea Rooms St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan hosts a History and Tea day in aid of  Dungarvan Museum & the Churchyard repair fund on Saturday 28^th July 13.  A team of history experts will be there for you to quiz on the day and Eddie Cantwell will speak about the graveyard and point out interesting tombstones.  A ‘who do you think you are?’ expert Genealogist will also be on hand  to help you find your family roots at no cost.  

An exhibition of local photos will be on display. Old fashioned tea, dainty sandwiches and homemade cakes will be served in this lovely setting by a 1940’s maid. Outside tables available. 2p.m -  5p.m . FACEBOOK: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms

 

Trip Advisor Award for Museum

We are delighted to announce that the Museum has been awarded a Five Star Certificate of Excellence for 2013 by Trip Advisor.

The award is presented in recognition of consistently positive reviews by visitors

Australian Visitors to Museum

Mr Peter Graves Rasmussen and his wife Kirsten, visited the museum recently to see the War of Independence Medals of his distant relative.

 

Peter Graves Rasmussen viewing the 1916 Medals

of his relative Seán Graves, Helvick

Upcoming Events Afternoon Tea in Aid of Museum and St. Declan's Way Pilgrimage Walk

Afternoon Tea at the Charity Vintage Tea Rooms in aid of the Museum.

Where: St. Mary's Church of Ireland
When: Saturday 27th July 2-5pm.

If there are any bakers who would like to bake or donate a cake for the fund raiser, the Museum would be very grateful. Contact us at 058-45960

Hope to see as many members, family and friends as possible for a cuppa and a chat on the day.

 

 

 

St. Declan's Way Pilgrimage Walk -Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th July 2013

 

As part of the Gathering 2013, Knockmealdown Active are organizing a full length walk of St. Declan's way from Cashel to Ardmore.

 

Day 1: Begin at the Rock of Cashel (Feast of St Declan), travelling south to Cahir

Day 2: Journey on to Ardfinnan

Day 3: Ascending the Knockmealdowns to reach Lismore

Day 4: Travel along the Blackwater and enjoy the Waterford countryside

Day 5: Final leg of the journey into the seaside village of Ardmore, site of St. Declan's Monastery and grave.

 

Cost is €20 per person per day to a maximum of €70 for the entire walk. Cost covers transport, guides and refreshments at the end of each day.

 

Contact http://www.kmdactive.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 



Walking Tour of Dungarvan

On Tuesday last a group from The Focolare Movement visited the Museum while on a guided walking tour of the town led by Willie Whelan.

The Focolare Movement was in Dungarvan for a conference being held at St. Augustine's College.

 

If you or your friends are interested in a tour of the town or the museum

please feel free to contact us at 058-45960 or by E-mail.

 

Schools and Clubs are Welcome

Visit to Museum is Free

 

Anyone interested in a tour of the town or the museum
please feel free to contact us

Donation of 19th Century Prints to Museum

We were delighted to receive a donation of 19th century prints from Patricia Harty-James.

Prints of Master McGrath and Daniel O'Connell are being donated in memory of her father.

 

Master McGrath,

Born in 1868 at Colligan Lodge, Co Waterford. 

Won the Waterloo Cup on three occasions

Died 1873

 

 

 

 

 

Stradbally na Deise 11 Book Launch

Where: Stradbally Girls School

When: 6th July at 12.00 Noon

All are welcome

Contact Tom Hickey 051 293219 or Brian Corry 051 293356