John Martin will explore the historic development of Dungarvan and Youghal in "A Tale of Two Towns" in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre, on Thursday 25th August 2016 at 7.30pm.
In what promises to be a very interesting talk, John will discuss the towns' Viking and Norman origins, both were (and are) ports, and both were Devonshire Estate towns.
John is currently researching the Dungarvan Historic Town Atlas for the Royal Irish Academy, due for publication by 2018.
Venue: Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre
Date: Thursday 25th August 2016
Time: 7.30pm
Sat 13th August 2016 Free Children's Art Event At Gallow's Hill
Gallow's Hill Arts & Craft Morning For Children
Help us prepare for Heritage Week 2016 at Gallow's Hill Medieval Fort, Dungarvan on Saturday 13th August, 9.30am - 12pm.
Children of all ages are welcome to take part.
Local artists will work with children to create a historic chalk mural of Dungarvan’s epic Viking/Norman battle in 1174 and lots more arts and crafts.
Dungarvan’s men’s shed will unveil a full size medieval stock they have been very busy creating in time for Heritage week.
Demonstration in the use of aerial kite photography for surveying archaeological sites.
More info: 058 45960 or info@waterfordmuseum.ie
Gallowshill Mediaeval Fair will take place Sunday 28th August 12pm - 4pm. The results of the final 2016 archaeological surveys will be revealed on site at 3pm. This year’s surveys have been funded by The Heritage Council of Ireland.
The Mayor to Launch a New Exhibition on the Women of 1916
The Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. Adam Wyse will launch Mná 1916-Women 1916, a special touring exhibition featuring previously unseen material from private and public collections, at 11am on Saturday August 20th in Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford City. Also speaking on the morning is author and historian Sinéad McCoole who curated the exhibition.
Mná 1916-Women 1916 is an initiative of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. The exhibition brings together previously unseen material documenting the 300 women involved in the Rising. It is on a nationwide tour following a three week run at Dublin Castle.
As well as the familiar faces of those involved in the events of 1916, Mná 1916 brings many new stories to light in a unique and powerful way. While there is a focus on women who took part in the Rising, the exhibition also seeks to give a fuller understanding of the complex history of Ireland at that time.
Waterford City & County Librarian Jane Cantwell, who is coordinating the Waterford Ireland 2016 Programme, said that the Library service is delighted to welcome Sinéad McCoole to speak at the Waterford launch:
"Sinéad and her team have created an important exhibition telling the fascinating stories of 300 women who played a part in 1916. On behalf of the Waterford 1916 Commemoration Committee, we are delighted to host this exhibition in Waterford during this centenary year. Visitors to the exhibition can explore this remarkable variety of previously unseen items, from personal objects, images and documentation, to newly digitized birth, death, marriage and census records. This exhibition is a very welcome part of our programme of events commemorating 1916 throughout Waterford City and County."
Exhibition curator Sinéad McCoole, who is looking forward to visiting Waterford explains:
"'State assets' and 'national treasures' are often terms used about items of great value, big houses with demesne and gold objects - this centenary year in this exhibition we have been able to use assets and treasures of a different sort dating to 1916 from the national collections, from libraries, archives, museums all over the country. The assistance of curators, archivists, historians and local studies librarians has made this exhibition possible. Online resources and digitizing of documents and images meant that this would not have been possible a decade ago."
All are welcome to attend. The exhibition runs until Saturday September 10th 2016, during normal library opening hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-5.30pm, Wednesday 10am-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm and 2pm -5.30pm.
Venue: Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford City.
Date: Saturday August 20th 2016
Time: 11am
Mná 1916-Women 1916 is an initiative of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. The exhibition brings together previously unseen material documenting the 300 women involved in the Rising. It is on a nationwide tour following a three week run at Dublin Castle.
As well as the familiar faces of those involved in the events of 1916, Mná 1916 brings many new stories to light in a unique and powerful way. While there is a focus on women who took part in the Rising, the exhibition also seeks to give a fuller understanding of the complex history of Ireland at that time.
Waterford City & County Librarian Jane Cantwell, who is coordinating the Waterford Ireland 2016 Programme, said that the Library service is delighted to welcome Sinéad McCoole to speak at the Waterford launch:
"Sinéad and her team have created an important exhibition telling the fascinating stories of 300 women who played a part in 1916. On behalf of the Waterford 1916 Commemoration Committee, we are delighted to host this exhibition in Waterford during this centenary year. Visitors to the exhibition can explore this remarkable variety of previously unseen items, from personal objects, images and documentation, to newly digitized birth, death, marriage and census records. This exhibition is a very welcome part of our programme of events commemorating 1916 throughout Waterford City and County."
Exhibition curator Sinéad McCoole, who is looking forward to visiting Waterford explains:
"'State assets' and 'national treasures' are often terms used about items of great value, big houses with demesne and gold objects - this centenary year in this exhibition we have been able to use assets and treasures of a different sort dating to 1916 from the national collections, from libraries, archives, museums all over the country. The assistance of curators, archivists, historians and local studies librarians has made this exhibition possible. Online resources and digitizing of documents and images meant that this would not have been possible a decade ago."
All are welcome to attend. The exhibition runs until Saturday September 10th 2016, during normal library opening hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-5.30pm, Wednesday 10am-8pm and Saturday 10am-1pm and 2pm -5.30pm.
Venue: Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford City.
Date: Saturday August 20th 2016
Time: 11am
Recent Visitors to Waterford County Museum
John Harty and Katherine Harty from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, recently visited the museum.
John is the great grandson of Major William Egan, Royal Army Medical Corps, (born 1881, Dungarvan, died 1929, Jamaica).
The Egan family photos can be viewed on the Waterford County Museum image archive.
John is the great grandson of Major William Egan, Royal Army Medical Corps, (born 1881, Dungarvan, died 1929, Jamaica).
The Egan family photos can be viewed on the Waterford County Museum image archive.
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| John Harty & Katherine Harty of Nenagh, with Willie Fraher of Waterford County Museum, August 9th 2016. |
Annual Book Sale
A big thank you to all those who supported our annual fund-raising book sale 28th July to 30th July 2016. It was a great success with many bargains to be had.
Special thanks to Dan McCarthy for allowing the use of his premises, to Sean Organ of WLR, to all who donated books, to the sorters, volunteers, and all those who purchased books.
Special thanks to Dan McCarthy for allowing the use of his premises, to Sean Organ of WLR, to all who donated books, to the sorters, volunteers, and all those who purchased books.
Casement Letters on Display in Museum
Last Wednesday 3rd August 2016 there was a state ceremony at Glasnevin Cemetery to mark the centenary of Roger Casement's death and honour his humanitarian work.
We have just added two letters written by Casement to our 1916 exhibition. One of these is dated 1907 and has the stamp of the Consulate of Great Britain and Ireland at Santos, Brazil.
The letter was written to Dr. Richard Henebery and Casement writes that:
"I am out in Brazil at my old work again after having given it up for two years, but I don't think I shall stay long at it."
Casement was posted to Brazil in 1906 by the British Foreign Office. In 1909 he was asked to compile a report on the treatment of employees working for the Peruvian Amazon Rubber Company.
The other letter on display is signed off with Casement's signature in Irish and English.
Also on display is a bullet from the Aud.
Venue: Waterford County Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan.
Date: Monday to Friday.
Time: 9am to 5pm
We have just added two letters written by Casement to our 1916 exhibition. One of these is dated 1907 and has the stamp of the Consulate of Great Britain and Ireland at Santos, Brazil.
The letter was written to Dr. Richard Henebery and Casement writes that:
"I am out in Brazil at my old work again after having given it up for two years, but I don't think I shall stay long at it."
Casement was posted to Brazil in 1906 by the British Foreign Office. In 1909 he was asked to compile a report on the treatment of employees working for the Peruvian Amazon Rubber Company.
The other letter on display is signed off with Casement's signature in Irish and English.
Also on display is a bullet from the Aud.
Venue: Waterford County Museum, Friary Street, Dungarvan.
Time: 9am to 5pm
Presentation of Historic Glass Plate Photographs in Waterford County Museum 22 July 2016
Waterford County Museum was delighted to welcome a group of the extended O'Brien family clan of Aglish House.
Museum president Willie Fraher addressed the group and said he wished to thank the extended O'Brien family for donating the images, and also a copy of the excellent family history 'The O'Brien Family Tree Album' compiled by Grainne Moynihan and Jim O'Brien. Willie referred to the notable people in the O'Brien family tree including the Fenian, James F.X. O'Brien, William Williams, designer of Dungarvan's coat of arms, and Bishop James Vincent Cleary. The group enjoyed some refreshments and a chat after the presentation.
After attending a special Mass in Aglish the group visited the museum to make a presentation of a collection of glass plate photographs featuring members of the O'Briens of Aglish from the early 1900's.
Grainne Moynihan spoke on behalf of the family and stated that she was delighted that these precious family mementoes would be held in the museum's extensive image archive. Josef Keith transported the glass plates in conservation folders.
Museum president Willie Fraher addressed the group and said he wished to thank the extended O'Brien family for donating the images, and also a copy of the excellent family history 'The O'Brien Family Tree Album' compiled by Grainne Moynihan and Jim O'Brien. Willie referred to the notable people in the O'Brien family tree including the Fenian, James F.X. O'Brien, William Williams, designer of Dungarvan's coat of arms, and Bishop James Vincent Cleary. The group enjoyed some refreshments and a chat after the presentation.
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