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Cumann Na mBan Exhibition and Theatre Event

May 9, 2014, 4:55 am
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Cumann Na mBan exhibition a tremendous success.

 A very enjoyable night was had by the very large crowd that attended the official opening of the Cumann Na mBan exhibition on Thursday 8th. The exhibition was to commemorate the founding of Cumann Na mBan 100 years ago this year and to record the role women of Waterford city and county who were members of the Cumann. The Museum President, William Fraher, welcomed those present and referred to the fact that these stories were part of the hidden history of the role of women in Irish history.

He introduced Mr. John Quinlan, nephew of Pat and Thomas Keating who died at the Burgery Ambush. Mr Quinlan gave an insight and moving talk on the role of his family in the fight for independence. The audience then proceeded to the theatre where Mr. Tommy Mooney gave a powerpoint presentation on the history of the Cumann Na mBan. Local group Béaltaine performed some stirring songs throughout the evening and members of Dungarvan Dramatic Club brought to life extracts from contemporary letters written by Waterford members of CumannNa mBan. Eddie Cantwell prepared a continuous slide show of photographs throughout the performance.

In conclusion the President thanked the following for their assistance with the exhibition-Chrissie O'Connor Knight, Eddie Cantwell, the families who provided information on their relatives in Cumann Na mBan, Waterford County Museum staff, Deirdre Collender and Béaltaine, Dungarvan Dramatic Club, Tommy Mooney, Cal McCarthy, Dept of Arts Heritage & Gaeltacht, Andy Kelly, Helen Moynihan and Joanne Rothwell, Waterofrd Co. Archive. Mr Fraher stated that it was the intention of the Museum to place the information compiled for this exhibition on the museum website so that it would be available to all and be a fitting memorial to these brave Waterford women.

The exhibition will be on display for several weeks.














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Irish Georgian Society visit Museum

May 20, 2014, 2:46 am
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Visit by Georgian Society
Last week we were delighted to welcome members of the London chapter of the Irish Georgian Society to the museum. The group were staying at Lawlor's Hotel and were visiting heritage attractions in County Waterford. They were given a tour of the museum with particular emphasis on the artefacts and photographs associated with some of the county houses of west Waterford. The group were presented with an information pack on attractions in County Waterford, prepared by the staff of Dungarvan Tourist Office.


Members of the London Chapter of the Irish Georgian Society
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Grandson of Captain Joseph Kavanagh visits Museum

May 20, 2014, 3:59 am
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Mr Joe O'Brien of Passage East revisits the Museum

Mr Joe O'Brien who is the grandson of Captain Joseph Kavanagh of the Fenian Ship "Erin's Hope" paid a return visit to the |Museum.
He is the retired Honoray Irish Consul in Nairobi where he now lives. Mr O'Brien previously donated a photograph of Captain Kavanagh to the Museum collection.


Joe O'Brien, Paud Ó Cuirrín, Nioclás Ó Gríofáin & William Fraher


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13th July 2014 Get on your High Nelly

May 21, 2014, 8:02 am
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High Nelly World Record Attempt

Venue: Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan

Date: Sunday 13th July 2014

If you are in possession of a High Nelly, be a part of history & help raise funds for cancer patients.

Contact: 086-1794000 Attracta Doherty Pink n' Gold Fund. Kevin Doherty recently visited the Museum and viewed the memorabilia relating to the local cycling clubs of the past.


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Saturday Afternoon Opening

June 3, 2014, 2:07 am
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Waterford County Museum will be open on Saturday afternoons for the summer period from 1-5 pm beginning Saturday 7th June.
Admission free.
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Knockanore Historical Society visits Museum

June 6, 2014, 3:51 am
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Knockanore Historical Society

On Thursday last we were delighted to welcome members of the Knockanore Historical Society to the Museum. Prior to visiting the Museum, they had enjoyed a guided tour of Dungarvan town by our local Historian John Young.

Knockanore Historical Society
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New Book Medieval Waterford above and below ground

June 11, 2014, 8:18 am
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New book by Dave Pollock

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book by Dave Pollock titled
 "Medieval Waterford above and below ground" This is an illustrated introduction to the medieval archaeology of Waterford City.

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Graiguenamanagh Historical Society visits Museum

June 17, 2014, 2:26 am
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We were delighted to welcome members of Graiguenamanagh Historical Society to the Museum on Wednesday last. The large group, accompanied by Nicolas O'Griofan, An Rinn, were given a guided tour of the Museum by William Fraher. They also visited King Johns Castle and other areas in West Waterford.




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26th June 2014 Monster Book Sale

June 24, 2014, 1:48 am
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Museum Annual Book Sale Fund Raiser

Just a short reminder that we are holding our annual book sale this weekend starting Thursday 26th at 9 a.m. at our usual venue, the main entrance to Garvey's Super Valu, Main St., Dungarvan. We have books to suit all ages and interests. We have a very large selection of children's books.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.
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3 July 2014 Historic Photo Exhibition In Dungarvan Shopping Centre

June 30, 2014, 6:18 am
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Photographic Exhibition

Waterford County Museum are delighted to be hosting a photographic exhibition in the coming weeks titled "County Waterford in Days Gone By" Official opening to be performed by local Historian Julian Walton on Thursday 3rd July at 7.00 p.m.

Venue: Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Unit 7

Dates: Thursday 3rd July to Thursday 17th July

Time: 10 a.m to 5 p.m each day

The exhibition will include a large selection of photographs of Great Houses, Public Houses, Shop Fronts Railways, Maritime and lots of Candid Photographs maybe of your friends or relatives. Come and see if you can identify anyone.
The Cumann Na mBan exhibition will move from the Museum to the Shopping Centre for this period.

Make a note in your diary, all very welcome.


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Annual Book Sale Fund Raiser A Great Success

July 1, 2014, 1:12 am
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Annual Fund Raiser

Our annual fund-raising book sale was a great success. A big thank you to Eddie Cantwell who put a lot of time and effort in organising this event. Thanks also to the museum committee, museum members and staff for manning the sale and transporting the books. Thanks also to Jim and Frankie Ryan, Katie Dee, Doirín Mhic Mhurcu, and in particular to Liam Power of Garvey's Supervalu, Main Street, who kindly supplied the venue. Thank you to all those who donated  and purchased books. We greatly appreciate all your support.

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Waterford County Museum featured on Irishtv.ie

July 2, 2014, 7:22 am
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Waterford Country Matters

We were delighted to be featured on the irishtv.ie channel over the weekend. The reporter  interviewed Curator and President William Fraher, who spoke about the establishment, relocation and restoration of the Museum and he also gave a general tour of the Museum. William Whelan spoke about our website and means of communication with the public. Chrissy O'Connor Knight gave an insight into the Cumann Na mBan exhibition.

You can see the feature on our Museum Facebook page or on www.irishtv.ie  Waterford Country Matters episode 2.

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Visitors to Museum

July 7, 2014, 3:57 am
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The Hickey family, Dungarvan enjoying their visit to Museum

Jamie, Leon & Shauna with their dad John
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"Waterford County in Days Gone By" Exhibition Continues

July 11, 2014, 2:27 am
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Our photo exhibition being held currently at Unit 7 in Dungarvan Shopping is proving to be very popular with young and old alike. During the first week 2,500 visitors came to view the large variety of photos.
The exhibition continues until 5pm on Thursday 17th July. Fell free to drop in, everyone is welcome.

Julian Walton performing official opening of exhibition

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Historic Photo Exhibition at Shopping Centre a Tremendous Success

July 19, 2014, 8:17 am
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We would like to thank all those who contributed to making our photo exhibition such a success. Thank you to the Shopping Centre for the use of the unit, the volunteers and staff who helped with the display. Special thanks to Christina Flynn who organised this project. However the exhibition would not have been so successful without you the visitors (5,000 aprox) to whom we are very grateful. Thanks to those who purchased photo's or contributed to our donation box.  If you wish to order copies of any photo's on display during the exhibition, you can do so by calling to the Museum in Friary Street, Dungarvan or contact 058-45960.

Many thanks also to Carraig Donn for their generous shopping voucher. Congratulation to Bes Nolan, Cappagh winner of the voucher.

Gerry O'Connor (Shopping Centre), Bes Nolan & William Fraher (Museum)

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25th August 2014 Dungarvan Historic Town Atlas

August 2, 2014, 6:16 am
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Heritage Week 23rd to 31st August

This year the Museum Society are teaming up with the County Heritage office to present a talk by Mr. John Martin titled "Dungarvan Historic Town Atlas". The town atlas is a project of the Royal Irish Academy which was first launched in 1981. A number of towns and cities have already been published. John Martin has been commissioned to research Dungarvan.

Venue: Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan
Date: Monday 25th August
Time: 8pm

Admission is free and all are welcome

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Museum visit to Helvick

August 5, 2014, 1:24 am
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Museum members had a very enjoyable visit to Helvick last week. The evening began with a visit to Solas Na Mara (seaweed baths) where everyone enjoyed delicious home made cakes and refreshments. Nioclás Ó Griofáin gave a brief history of the pier at Helvick, and Helvick Lodge and the links with the Villiers Stuart family of Dromanna. The groups final visit of the evening was to the Sham-Gothic style 1870's  house (Rock House), owned by Mrs. Eileen Moloney which was built by John Thomas Hudson of Glenbeg. Everyone was taken  by the unusual design of the house and the magnificent setting by the waters edge. We concluded the evening by relaxing in the walled garden, in the glorious sunshine admiring the spectacular view. We are very grateful to Eileen Moloney for her hospitality.
Rock House


Rock House walled garden

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6th Sept. 2014 Tipperary County Museum's Lecture Series

August 9, 2014, 7:22 am
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"The Big House in Tipperary"
From Sept. 6th 2014 to July 4th 2015


Tipperary County Museum's lecture series aims to highlight the rich architectural and historic tradition of the County. With diverse topics from the role of women, to furniture and interiors, to the social life of the family, to the life of servants, and the role of landlords, there is something to interest all. The opportunity to access objects and archives from some of the County's Big Houses and to handle replica artifacts adds another dimension to the series. Culminating in a field trip which allows participants to see in reality many of the points discussed in the series.
For further information contact 0761 06 5564 or email julia.walsh@tipperarycoco.ie

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22nd August 2014 Adult and Children's Event-History of Cycling

August 18, 2014, 4:41 am
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Cycling History
To tie in with the Séan Kelly Tour of Waterford and the beginning of Heritage week, the County Museum are organising a special event for children and adults.

Venue: Waterford County Museum, Friary St., Dungarvan
Date: Friday 22nd August
Time: 1.30 pm


Admission free 
Children will have an opportunity to win a cycling jersey.

Darren Moynihan will give a short powerpoint presentation on the history of cycling, Helen Moynihan and William Fraher will talk on cycling in Ireland and in particular on the Dungarvan Rambler's Club- the first cycle club in Ireland. A number of items of cycling memorabilia will be on display including the first cup presented for a challenge cycle race in Ireland dating from 1869 and won by Richard Edward Brenan, postmaster and bookseller of Grattan Square.
There will be a special presentation to the museum by Mr. John O'Brien of a Penny Farthing bicycle dating from the 1890's.




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History of Cycling Event a Great Success

August 25, 2014, 3:01 am
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On Friday afternoon last, a large number of adults and children attended our History of Cycling event in conjunction with the Séan Kelly tour and the start of the Heritage week. Darren  Moynihan gave a power point presentation on the history of cycling and the bicycle. Helen Moynihan gave a talk about the importance of our Heritage and spoke about the history of women and cycling. The children took part in a quiz, with the winners receiving a Sean Kelly Tour jersey.
Museum President William Fraher spoke about the important place Dungarvan has in the history of cycling in Ireland. The first cycle club in Ireland- "The Dungarvan Ramblers" was formed in Dungarvan in 1869 by Richard Edward Brenan, the Postmaster.  He won the cup for the first cycling challenge race in Ireland in September 1869, which can be seen on display in the Museum along with other cycling memorabilia.
William Fraher then introduced Mr. John O'Brien who spoke about how he acquired the penny farthing bicycle, originally owned by Canon Burkitt of Stradbally, and stated that he was delighted to give the bike on long term loan for display in the Museum.

Mr. John O'Brien & Mr.William Fraher


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