14th September 2017 - Kilmacthomas Historical Society Talk

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Kilmacthomas Historical Society are holding a talk on the life and times of the famous Canadian explorer, John Palliser of Comeragh House.  ...

Object of the Week - Willow Pattern Plate, 19th Century

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This pattern became popular in the late 18 th century.  The potteries adapted the patterns on blue and white ware which was imported from ...

19th August 2017 - Launch of Exhibition 'Neolithic Caves to Medieval Motte'

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On Saturday 19th August Waterford County Museum, Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Group and Adopt a Monument launched our exhibition '...

Object of the Week - Penny Farthing Bicycle Late 19th Century

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The first cycling club in Ireland was established in Dungarvan in 1869.  The club was founded by Richard Edward Brenan the postmaster.  The ...

August 2017 - Visit of Museum Member Jim Shine to Ypres to Commemorate the Death of James O.W. Shine in 1917 in World War One

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On a recent visit to Ypres to commemorate the death of Captain James O.W. Shine, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, in the battle of Paschendaele in 19...

Sunday 3rd September 2017 - History Day at Dromana Titled 'Art, Architecture, Gardens and the Intrepid Traveller: Passage to India'

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There will be a history day at Dromana House on Sunday 3rd September 2017 from 10am to 4pm titled 'Art, Architecture, Gardens and the In...

Full Details of Our Annual Museum Fundraising Book Sale October 26th, 27th & 28th 2017

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The museum's annual fundraising book sale will be held on Thursday 26 th , Friday 27 th and Saturday 28 th October in the former Mill...