10th - 12th July 1215 - Volunteers Wanted For A Dungarvan Archaeology Project

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Do you want to join Dungarvan's Time Team and explore the town's archaeology?

The first ever geophysical survey of Gallows Hill, Dungarvan will be carried out between 10, 11, 12th of July. The survey headed by geophysicist Kevin Barton, will be a non-invasive, non-destructive survey.

Modern technology will be used in the survey and the main thrust of the survey will be to determine if any evidence remains for:

1. Anything having  been built on top of the mound.
2. Is there anything inside the mound?
3. Is there any geophysical evidence of an earlier monument under the ground.

This will be a community effort and Waterford County Museum are looking for a number of volunteers from Cathal Brugha, Byrneville, Caseyville and around Dungarvan to carry out the survey which will be supervised by Kevin. This is a great opportunity for local people to experience an actual hands-on exploration of the mound known as 'Gallows Hill'. The number of people able to participate is limited, so sign up quickly. No experience of archaeology required.

There will also be children's events supervised by certified personnel. Watch out for a press release.

Contact Eddie Cantwell or Chrissy O'Connor Knight via Waterford County Museum for more information.

Phone: 058 45960
Email: history@waterfordmuseum.ie

Dungarvan 1215 Free Historical Treasure Hunt

Hear ye Hear ye

All are invited to join in the FREE  #Dungarvan1215 Treasure Hunt to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Dungarvan and learn more about our remarkable town.

Download: Treasure Hunt Entry Form

This fun recreational activity is open to all ages and is free to enter. It should take about 45 minutes to complete walking. It all takes place in Dungarvan's Medieval quarter around King John's Castle & The Old Market House Art's Centre.

Entry Forms with clues can be can be downloaded on this site or collected from Dungarvan Tourist Office, Main Street at any time. Return your entry form before 4pm on July 4th 2015 to be in with a chance to win.

Prizes

First Prize:  €50 Chamber Voucher. For most correct answers. (Draw made in the event of a tie)

If you are clever enough to get more than 5 answers correct, you'll be entered in a draw for:

• €25 Chamber Voucher
• €10 Chamber Voucher
• 3 x Dungarvan Heritage Guide Books

Entries To: Dungarvan Tourist Office, Main Street, Dungarvan.

Judge's Decision Is Final :)

For more information contact Dungarvan Tourist Office Tel Number: (058) 41741

Good Luck!

16th June 2015 Laurel & Hardy 125th Anniversary

Showing soon Laurel & Hardy 125th Anniversary 

Venue: SGC Cinema Dungarvan

Date:Tuesday 16^th June 

Time: 8.30pm

Tickets at a reduced rate are now available at The Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan

Book Sale

Our recent annual fund raiser book sale was a tremendous success.

A big thank you to all who gave up their time to help out at the sale.
 
To all who donated books and especially to all those who purchased the books.

We are very grateful to SuperValu who provided the venue and to  Eddie Cantwell who is the chief organiser of this event.

28th May 2015 Book Sale

Book Sale – Thur. 28^th to Sat. 30^th May.

Our annual Book Sale will take place this weekend at the Main entrance to Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan.

A large variety of books will be available-novels, gardening, cookery, local history, Irish, medical, sports etc. and a very wide range of children’s books. 

As this is our main annual fundraiser your support would be greatly appreciated

CBS pupils visit Museum

A large group of student  from the Anne Le Roy and the  CBS Dungarvan  recently visited the Museum  with their teacher Mr Pat Collins.

Eirimas Alionis, Jack Mulcahy & Adam Crotty

4th July 2015 Medieval Banquet

Medieval Banquet-Dungarvan 1215

If interested in attending the Banquet at Crew's Restaurant on Saturday 4th July in celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Granting of the Town Charter please call to the Museum, Friary Street or contact 058-45960 for tickets.

Tickets €35.00