Waterford Memorial Dedication & Remembrance Ceremony

A Monument commemorating the eleven hundred Waterford men and women who lost their lives in the First World War will be unveiled in Dungarvan.

Date: Sunday 6th October 2013

Time: 3pm

Location: Castle Street, Dungarvan

The 1914-18 war was a calamity for Waterford. Approximately eleven hundred men and women from the city and county lost their lives. Many more were injured and traumatised.

The Waterford Memorial in the form of a simple polished black granite wall has been inscribed with each of these individual names to mark their passing and the loss felt by their families and friends.

It's felt the monument will also serve as tangible evidence of a sincere desire for friendship and respect between people of different and until recently, irreconcilable political traditions.

 

A view of the 125th Battery Royal Field Artillery going out to fire their guns during the First World War. Included are Soldiers on foot in the foreground, followed by a Soldier on horseback and then Soldiers on teams of horses pulling gun carriages.

 

King John's Castle

Castle Street, Dungarvan

The Life and Athletic Career of James Hughes by Donal Power

Donal Power  will give a power point presentation on the life and athletic career of his grandfather, Irish International Cross-Country runner  James Hughes.

It will deal with his achievements, fame in England, life as a soldier in World War 1, international sports, the Olympic Games 1908 & 1912 and the tragic and abrupt end to his athletic career, his return to Ireland and his life in Abbeyside in the 1950's and 1960's.

 

 

Where: Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan

 

When: Wednesday 18th September 2013

 

Time: 8pm

 

Admission €5

 

Donal Power is a well known Abbeyside personality through his music, recordings and fundraising efforts. He is presently living in Carrigaline with his wife and family.

 

 

Anyone who has an interest in athletics should add this date to their diary.



 

 

 

 

"Windmills of the Mind" by John Daly

Launch of New Book "Windmills of the Mind" 
A collection of Poems by John Daly

Where: Waterford County Museum, Friary St., Dungarvan

When: Friday 27th September

Time: 8.30 pm

Admission Free

Refreshments Served

All are welcome

A Celebration of Jane Austen at Salterbridge House

A celebration of Jane Austen in aid of

the restoration of the old Presbyterian Church in Lismore

 

 

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride & Prejudice and Salterbridge House is an ideal place to celebrate Jane Austen. Set amidst beautiful grounds above the river Blackwater, it was built in 1750. Substantially altered in the 19th century, the house and oak panelled hall sets the scene for a feast of Jane Austen activities.

 

Date: Sunday 6th October

 

Venue: Salterbridge House, Cappoquin, Co Waterford

 

Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm

 

Dress: Regency Costume if desired

 

Lunch: An Austen inspired 3 course lunch

 

Cost: €75 for whole day or Lecture/Play and refreshments €25 per session

 



 



Jane Austen Dress

 

Regency dress is optional, with a prize for the best dressed participant. Changing rooms will be available for those who wish to complete their toilette on arrival.

 

Dr. Sophia Hillan, author and lecturer on Irish literature will speak about "Cassandra's Star, Jane Austen's nieces in Ireland"

 

In the afternoon Empire Line Productions presents Ladies of Jane, Scenes and Musings from the Pen of Jane Austen.

 

Bookings 058-54952/08702030763 or email susiewingfield@hotmail.com

 

 





Museum Event For Heritage Week, Re-building of Dungarvan in the 1800's

This year the Museum is concentrating on the re-building of Dungarvan in the early 1800's by the Dukes of Devonshire. William Fraher will give an illustrated presentation titled  "The 19th century re-building of Dungarvan by the 5th and 6th Dukes of Devonshire".

When: 21st August

Where: The Town Hall Theatre, Friary St, Dungarvan 

Time: 8pm

Admission Free

The works undertaken by the Dukes of Devonshire completely transformed the appearance of the town adding a square, market place and new streets.

Tea Tales & Tombstones Fund Raising Event a Great Success

Many thanks to all who supported our Afternoon Tea fund-raiser at St. Mary's Vintage Tea Rooms last Saturday, organised by Ria Drohan.

There was a photographic exhibition of images from the Museum collection. Eddie Cantwell and John Tierney were on hand to talk about the graveyard.

Thanks to Mary, Johanna and Helen and museum committee members for their assistance with the event and to all those who donated cakes.

Church Repair Fund
The next afternoon tea event will take place on Saturday 3rd August and is for a very worthy cause, repairs to St. Mary's Church of Ireland.

Museum Members Outing

Visit to Loftus Hall and Kennedy Homestead

When: Saturday 10th August

Leaving at 9am from Museum, Friary St.

Coach and Admission Fees €30-

Anyone interested please contact the Museum before Wednesday 7th August as we require numbers for coach. Contact No. 058-45960