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28th May 2015 Book Sale Fundraiser


Our annual book sale will take place 
Venue: Garvey's SuperValu

Dates: Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th May

As this is our main annual 
fundraiser we would greatly
appreciate all donations

Books can now be handed into the Museum, Friary St. Dungarvan.
No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted.

Children's Event a Great Success

The children's event which took place last Saturday here in the Museum was a tremendous success. The event was run in conjunction with the West Waterford Festival of food.

The children were shown a power point presentation outlining the history of Flahavans and the making of porridge. The children learned all about harvesting and milling the oats which is then processed, packaged and sold to the retailer as Flahavan's Porridge. The children showed great interest and asked many questions.

The children enjoy the classic film of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and were given samples of porridge to try with a variety of toppings. Each child received a goody bag, compliments of Flahavans.

Flahavans have been milling oats in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford for over 200 years and have produced a large variety of products for children and adults to enjoy such as, Flapjacks, Quick Oats, Multi Seeds, Strawberry, Golden Syrup and Original, Flahavans Real Fruit porridge with Sunrise Fruit also Apple and Raisin, also available are Hi 8 Muesli and Original Granola, to mention just a few. A bowl of porridge for breakfast will provide the body with all the energy it needs until lunch and is one of the most natural and healthiest foods available.


A very big thank you to Karen Fennell of Flavahan's and to all the Museum staff and their little helpers for their contribution and most especially to all the children who attended.

July 2015 Dromana 800

Series of Talks to mark Dromana 800 

2015 celebrates the 800th anniversary of the charter from King John to the Norman knight Thomas Fitz Anthony, Seneschal of Leinster, granting Thomas the present-day counties of Waterford and Cork in Ireland. From the time when Thomas Fitz Anthony’s daughter married John Fitz Thomas FitzGerald, their descendants have lived at Dromana house, Villierstown. The FitzGeralds have been an integral part of the community since the thirteenth century.
Dromana 800 is a celebration of people and place. There are few families in Ireland today whose history is so well documented. On 3 July there will be a seminar which will include the following distinguished speakers: Julian Walton, Ken Nicholls, Dr Anthony Malcomson, Peter Murray, Robert O’Byrne, Dr. Diarmuid Scully. 
Other events include music, house tours, Georgian fete, Commemoration of Battle of Affane, genealogy consultations.
To find out details of the full programme of events consult the web site – www.dromana800.com.

Venue's: Dromana, Villierstown

Dates: 2nd to 5th July 2015



































































Ernest Walton Commemorative Coin on Display in Museum

This limited edition collector coin is issued to commemorate the life and work of Ernest Walton, the only Irish person to win a Nobel Prize in science. It is a €15 Silver Proof Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Ernest Walton was born in Abbeyside, County Waterford. In 1922 he won scholarships to Trinity College, Dublin for the study of mathematics and science. He was awarded bachelors and master's degrees from Trinity in 1926 and 1927, respectively. The "Walton Causeway Park" in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford was dedicated in his honour with Walton himself attending the ceremony in 1989. He died in Belfast on 25 June 1995, aged 91.

21 January 2015 "1914 Sleepwalking into War"

An Illustrated Lecture by Julian Walton
titled "1914 Sleepwalking into War"

Historian Julian Walton is a former secondary school
teacher whose interest in this subject arose from classroom discussions on the origins of what contemporaries called
 "The Great War".
He has made a special study of Europe in the years leading up to the war and in this lecture he provides his own "take" on the subject.


Venue: Town Hall Theatre, Friary St., Dungarvan

Date: Wednesday 21st January 2015

Time: 8pm.

Admission: €5-


Christmas Opening Hours at Museum


Christmas opening hours
Monday 22nd December 9-5
Tuesday 23rd December 9-2
Wednesday 24th December Closed
Thursday 25th December Closed
Friday 26th December Closed
Monday 29th December 9-5
Tuesday 30th December 9-5
Wednesday 31st December 9-12
Thursday 1st January Closed
Friday 2nd January Closed

We wish all our members and friends a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year


The Déise Divided by Tommy Mooney




Tommy Mooney has recently launched his new book
titled "The Déise Divided"

A History of The Waterford Brigade IRA and the Civil War.

The book was published by dePaor, Scanlan's Yard, Dungarvan.

"The Déise Divided" is  now available for sale at the Museum.

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