Weds,16th Sept - Lecture: To the Gap & Back - Walking through History in the Nire Valley



Michael Desmond

An illustrated talk by Michael Desmond

"Every year thousands of people walk in the Nire Valley to the Gap. For some, the Gap is their destination, for most it is the jump off point to climb higher into the Comeragh Mountains, but very few know the stories and history to be found along this much travelled route. The construction of a road through the mountain, the funeral path, the connection with the killing of D.I Gilbert Potter, the final days of the Irish Civil War, the church built by J.J McCarthy, settlements from the Bronze Age to cluster villages. The road to the Gap is more than a simple Boreen crossing the Comeragh Mountains".



Church built by J.J McCarthy

Waterford County Museum are delighted that Michael Desmond is delivering this talk for them. He held his audience spellbound on the last occasion that he delivered a lecture for the Museum. This will certainly prove to be another such occasion.

Michael holds a Diploma in History from UCC. He also leads guided walks in the Comeragh Mountains which has become a second home to him over the last 16 years. Members of the Museum Society who recently visited an area of the Comeraghs were overcome with the natural and spectacular beauty and indeed, the historic evidence that is prevalent there!

Michael's talk is most certainly not to be missed.

Venue: Town Hall Theatre, Friary Street, Dungarvan.

The Nire Valley

Date: Wednesday, September 16th.

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Admission: €5

All are welcome to this event.

Friday, 21st August The Mystery of Gallows Hill Revealed

Waterford County Museum will be announcing the results of the geophysical survey of Gallows Hill carried out by Geophysicist Kevin Barton

All will be revealed tonight 

Venue: Town Hall Theatre, 

Date: Friday, 21st August.

Time: 8.00 p.m.

All are welcome. 
Admission free.

Dino Day A Tremendous Success

Dino Day took place in Waterford County Museum, Friary Street on Saturday, 15th August.
The event was a huge success and it generated a big interest in Dinosaurs.
A very large crowd turned up for the event, a mixture of adults and children, all excited to be there. There was a presentation and a question and answer session. All the children were very enthusiastic with their questions about the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The children played with the dinosaurs in the sandpit and coloured pictures. There were goodie bags and sweets for all the children.

The event was a great success and the interest in Dinosaurs is well and truly alive, one little boy even proclaiming that he was going to be a Paleontologist when he grew up!

We would like to thank all the parents and children who turned up on the day. Your enthusiasm and participation made the event totally worthwhile and we look forward to seeing you all again for further events at Waterford County Museum.

 

August 15th 2015 Dino Day for Children

Free Children’s Event

Dino Day 

Venue: Friary St  
  

Date:  Saturday 15^th August 

Time: 11 am to 12.30pm

All children are welcome 

Visitors to Museum

Tommy and Katelyn Walsh on their visit to the Museum. They were very excited when they saw the latest addition to our Children's corner, they had great fun playing with the dinosaurs.

Tommy and Katelyn with the Dinosaurs

1760 Map of Dungarvan

A map of Dungarvan dated 1760 is now on display in Musem

The map which has recently been restored to mark the granting of a charter to Dungarvan by King John in 1215 is the first detailed map of the town to survive. For this reason it is an important historical document which will be a lasting memorial of the 800 celebration.

The map was made by Charles Frizell and his son Charles Frizell Junior. The Frizell's were a family of leading map-makers in 18th century Ireland. Charles Frizell Snr. came from Co Wexford and his sons Charles and  Richard followed their's father's profession as surveyors and map makers.

To the right, the image shows a very small section of the map. If you are passing the Museum at any time and would like to view the map in its entirety  you would be very welcome. Admission is free.

Bob Frizelle and his wife Karen visited the Museum to view the restored map.
Bob is a descendant of the map-maker Charles Frizell.

July 3rd Official Launch of Dungarvan 1215

Weekend of Celebrations

Official Launch of Dungarvan 1215



Friday 3rd July 5.45pm 

Flotilla of Boats in Dungarvan Harbour

followed by

Presentation of Charter at Kings John’s Castle

Friday 3rd July 8pm

Historical Talk by Professor Séan Duffy

followed by

Medieval Music by Laoise O’Brien

at

Town Hall Theatre Dungarvan

Admission €5.00 Refreshments will be served.

Saturday 4th July 7.30pm

Medieval Banquet at Crew’s Restaurant

Tickets €35- Limited number still available

Medieval dress not required.
Contact the Museum for tickets 058-45960