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WATERFORD VIKING TRIANGLE EVENT GUIDE

Highlights

The Return of the Vikings Waterford’s Viking Triangle will this April become home of an innovative, state-ofthe-art spectacular new Viking experience know as ‘King of the Vikings’ For the first time anywhere in the world, a virtual reality Viking adventure will be set in an archaeologically-accurate recreation of a 12th-century Viking house. The house will be located in the ruins of the 14th century Lady Chapel to the rear of No. 10 Bailey’s New Street, just a two-minute walk from Reginald’s Tower. The Lady Chapel and adjoining Franciscan Friary were once the site of the first Viking fort built at Waterford by the famed Reginald, the grandson of Ivarr. The ‘King of the Vikings’ adventure will compliment the exhibition in Reginald’s Tower where there is on display the remarkable treasures of Viking Waterford and of Woodstown, the Viking settlement 5 kilometres up river, that in the 9th century was the largest Viking settlement outside of Scandinavia. On entering the reconstructed Viking house, visitors are greeted by a re-enactor guide who regales them with stories of life in Viking Waterford. The guide then invites the visitor to put on ‘magic goggles’ that will transport them back 1,100 years to

Academy of Urbanism

the time of Reginald the grandson of Ivarr who founded Waterford, re-established Viking Dublin and made himself king of York, the greatest Viking city in 10th century Europe. This new experience will appeal to everyone from the age of seven to ninety seven and is expected to attract over 20,000 visitors in the first year of operation. The project is being jointly funded by Fáilte Ireland and Waterford City and County Council and is an initiative of Waterford Museum of Treasures. With its very clever combination of archaeological and historical research combined with the most up-to-date technology, the King of the Vikings adventure is destined to become a must-see attraction in Ireland’s Ancient East. Emagine based in William Street, Waterford, have developed the technology behind the stunning Virtual Reality experience that literally brings the visitor up close and personal with the Viking warlords that founded not just Waterford but Ireland’s first towns and cities. This new attraction is destined to change the nature of visitor attractions in Waterford and the entire country, with its unique combination of sound research and breathtaking new technology.

Waterford’s Viking Triangle enjoyed fantastic success winning The Great Place category at the Urbanism Awards 2017 held in London earlier this year. The award is one of five given out annually by The Academy of Urbanism to recognise the best, most enduring or most improved cities, towns, neighbourhoods, streets and places. Voted on by Academicians, who include leading architects, planners and developers, each award looks at a number of social, economic and environmental factors, including good governance and commercial success. Waterford won against formidable contenders; Greenwich Market, London & Leicester Market, Leicester. The Viking Triangle is one of the oldest and most notable high quality urban districts in Ireland and has countless historic visitor attractions within. “Supported by a strong historical narrative and harnessing the best of their assets, their [Waterford Viking Triangle] strategy has been simple yet effective. Public funding has served as a catalyst and with local buy-in this has led to an improved perception of the area. In turn this has enhanced the quality of life and competitiveness of local business which is leading to private sector investment.”- Nick Childs, Lead Assessor Academy of Urbanism The Academy of Urbanism is a politically independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together both the current and next generation of urban leaders, thinkers and practitioners. The Economic Development team at Waterford City and County Council are delighted to be associated with the Academy and the European wide recognition which follows such an award. The Forward Planning team led by Mr. Rupert Maddock, Senior Architect commends the work of the many teams involved and the wider community all of whom have played a strong and vibrant role in the living initiative that is Waterford’s Viking Triangle.

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GOMA - Gallery of Modern Art known for its high profile art exhibitions. “GOMA are dedicated to innovation, through the collection, and interpretation of modern and contemporary art, through the use of educational initiatives and collaborations. The foundation aims to engage both local and national audiences. Their mission is to foster within society, an awareness, understanding and involvement in the visual arts through policies and programs which are excellent, innovative and inclusive.” (Whelan & Kelly, 2016) GOMA was founded in 2009 by Artist Paul Hallahan along with Rachel Corcoran and Waterford City Arts Officer Conor Nolan. It was previously under direction of Adrian McGrath and Jacquelyn Johnson. GOMA is a home for emerging artists and contemporary practices and its current Co-Directors are Jenna Whelan and Sandra Kelly. For further information on current or upcoming exhibitions, events and workshops or would like to become a member of GOMA’s friends scheme please contact either Jenna Whelan or Sandra Kelly. Under the direction of Jennifer Whelan and Sandra Kelly, GOMA Contemporary’s aim is to encourage interaction between Arts Organisations/groups, artist, programs and projects with the common goal of expanding arts at ground level. They do so through the use of Outreach, Resource Sharing, Programs as well as Marketing and Communications. Based in a former sweet factory in Lombard Street, GOMA is Waterford’s foremost contemporary exhibition space and houses artist studios and workshop rooms. Having been in operation for the past 7 years GOMA has hosted an array of outstanding shows, by both established and emerging artists and has become

“Under new management and direction we at GOMA are dedicated to innovation, through the collection, and interpretation of modern and contemporary art, through the use of educational initiatives and collaborations. In time the foundation aims to engage both local and national audiences. Our mission is to foster within society, an awareness, understanding and involvement in the visual arts through policies and programmes which are excellent, innovative and inclusive.” (Whelan & Kelly, 2015) 6 Lombard Street, Waterford | +353 (0)51 454 3246 | somacontemporarygallery@gmail.com

Waterford Civic Trust - Blue Plaque Trail WCT was set up in 1990 to pursue a range of objectives centred on the renewal of historical buildings and the enhancement of the architectural heritage of Waterford. The Waterford Civic Trust promotes civic pride as a means of improving the quality of life for all and encourages community action, good design, sustainable development and respect for the built environment amongst people of all ages. A Blue Plaque is a permanent sign installed on a building in a public place to commemorate a link between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived or had some connection to. It is a unique way to highlight these special achievements and celebrate those who have helped to shape our heritage and history. The blue plaques are markers which we hope will inspire all those who pass by. Few can resist glancing at a blue plaque to see what it says. Was someone famous born here? Is there something unusual about this ordinarylooking building? Or did it play an important part in the history of the place? Blue Plaques are dedicated to people from many different walks of life, from statesmen to sportsmen, Architect’s, and Composers. For more information: Administrator: Ann Waldron-Walsh Brick Lane, Greyfriars, The Viking Triangle, Waterford City +353(0)51- 849816/309996

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Highlights

The Penrose Family & Waterford Glass On display at the Bishop’s Palace is the largest collection of historic Waterford glass in the world. Among the items on display is the famous Penrose Decanter which was made in 1789 and has the words ‘Penrose Waterford’ moulded on the base. It has a wide pouring lip – a common trait in early Penrose decanters.

1787 at an early age from liver disease, allegedly brought about by ‘an excessive consumption of claret’. However during that time he was responsible for the renovation of Dublin Castle and included in this project was the conversion of the battle axe hall of the castle into a presence chamber.

The glass factory in Waterford was established by George Penrose and his nephew William in 1783, and it was in operation until 1851. The glass produced in Waterford was so prized for the quality of its craftsmanship that the National Museum of Ireland began to acquire examples from as early as 1880.

The architect responsible for the works at the castle was Thomas Penrose, a kinsman of George and William Penrose of the Waterford glass manufactory. Thomas Penrose was born in 1740 and he is associated with a number of projects in the Waterford area. As well was continuing in private practice Thomas Penrose was employed by the Dublin Wide Streets Commissioners and in April 1784 he was appointed Inspector of Civil Buildings, the same year as the Duke of Rutland’s appointment as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. It was in his capacity as Inspector of Civil Buildings that Thomas Penrose oversaw the refurbishment of Dublin Castle in the 1780s.

George and William Penrose were Quakers and in the latter half of the 18th century were among the chief merchants of the city, dominating the overseas provisions trade. By the 1780s they had accumulated considerable wealth from their various business interests and were seeking suitable investment opportunities. They were entrepreneurs who had dabbled in many commercial enterprises, including pork and timber with considerable success. Their decision to invest in a glass factory in Waterford was prompted by the fact that by 1780 the prohibitive excise duties imposed on Irish-manufactured glass were removed while at the same time the excise duty imposed on glass manufactured in England was doubled. Neither of the Penroses knew anything about glass making. They initially invested the enormous sum of £10,000 in the Waterford factory and employed the renowned English glass maker, John Hill to manage the factory and recruit other skilled workers from England. John Hill was also a Quaker. The opening of the factory was mentioned in the Dublin Evening Post with the announcement that the ‘Waterford Glass House’ was ‘ready to receive orders’ and was manufacturing ‘all kinds of plain and cut flint glass’. By 1784 the Penroses claimed that they could produce flint glass ‘as fine a quality as any in Europe’ and that they could supply ‘every article in the most elegant style’. Following the establishment of the glass manufactory in Waterford city by George and William Penrose in 1783 the fledgling industry obtained a number of prestige commissions which no doubt contributed to the early commercial success of the industry. Perhaps the most important of these early commissions was the thirtytwo light chandelier commissioned by the Duke of Rutland for Dublin Castle in 1786. Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland (1754-1787) was made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1784. Rutland’s period in office was short, dying in October

The centrepiece of the Presence Chamber in Dublin Castle was the thirty-two light chandelier made in Waterford. Described by James Malton, a draughtsman who worked with James Gandon in Dublin as ‘an elegant glass lustre of the Waterford manufactory; purchased by the late Duke

of Rutland, when Lord Lieutenant, on his visiting the city; which cost two hundred and seventy-seven pounds’ It is not surprising that the commission for the chandelier went to the Waterford manufactory considering the fact that Thomas Penrose was responsible for most of the works in Dublin Castle. The sum of £277 spent on the piece would have been very important for the developing business as well as the patronage of the duke, who as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was the king’s representative in the kingdom. The Duke of Rutland died in 1787 before the presence chamber in Dublin Castle was completed. In 1825 the refurbished chamber was described as follows, ‘the Presence Chamber, where stands the throne erected for George IV, from the ceiling of this apartment hangs a magnificent glass lustre, the gift of the Duke of Rutland, which was purchased at the celebrated glass manufactory in Waterford’. Following further refurbishment at the castle in the nineteenth century the chandelier was brought to Waterford where it now hangs in the Council Chamber of City Hall on the Mall. Compiled by Donnchadh Ó Ceallacháin, Waterford Treasures Museums

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Viking Triangle Welcome Ambassador’s Return city has to offer with our visitors. This is a collaborative project with long standing partnership between Waterford The Viking Triangle Trust were pleased to introduce for 2016 a series of user friendly interactive maps and an interactive map tour. These engaging web maps can be accessed via www. waterfordvikingtriangle.com and can be used on any device. The maps are ideal for planning your visit in advance and ensuring that you make the most of your time during your stay in The Viking Triangle.

This unique volunteer supported programme, now approaching its fifth season has gone from strength to strength each year. The team of volunteers, who

make this programme possible, includes many new faces each year as well as a number of loyal volunteers who return year after year to share the magic our

The interactive map shows you all the Visitor Attractions, Food & Drink, Accommodation and Car Park options available in and around the Viking Triangle. Simply zoom in and out of the map to view options within the

mapped area. Being a Welcome Ambassador for Waterford city you have opportunities to welcome people from many countries and engage with them as they explore and discover Waterford’s many treasures. Visitors are always pleased to see a friendly face, as well as receive information or directions, listen to stories about the city, all of which helps to make their stay in Waterford more enjoyable. The loyal team of Viking Triangle Welcome Ambassadors play a very valuable role in creating a memorable experience for all of our visitors both domestic and international. They showcase Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, as a vibrant and welcoming destination for all who visit and experience our cultural and heritage quarter here in The Viking Triangle.

Waterford Greenway Opens The Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46 km off-road cycling and walking trail along the former Great Southern and Western railway line which runs between Ireland’s oldest city of Waterford and Dungarvan. The Waterford Greenway transports you through time and tide; from Waterford’s Viking City through the Industrial age, along the River Suir, out by Mount Congreve Gardens, through Kilmacthomas, across eleven bridges, over three impressive viaducts and through a 400m long tunnel; with spectacular views of the River Suir, Comeragh Mountains and Dungarvan Bay en route. The railway line opened in 1878 connecting Waterford City with Mallow in County Cork and it was considered to be the most scenic railway route in Ireland. It was in operation for almost 90 years, until the last passenger train on 25th March 1967 – exactly fifty years to the day that the new Waterford Greenway opened! One of the main shareholders in the old railway line was the Duke of Devonshire and it was known locally as

the ‘Duke’s Line’ for many years. The route itself has some fascinating heritage attached to it, for example, the viaduct at Ballyvoyle was blown up in 1922 during the War of Independence. The Greenway also passes the site at Woodstown where Vikings from Norway first settled in Waterford and in Kilmacthomas it goes past the old famine workhouse. Several new businesses have already started up along the Waterford Greenway, including several bike hire companies – there’s even a new Greenway sausage being made by a butcher in Kilmacthomas! The Waterford Greenway has been developed by Waterford City & County Council with the co-operation of local property owners, the support of communities along the route, and with supporting funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. You can download a map, or use an interactive map at: www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com FB: Waterford Greenway |Twitter #waterfordgreenway

VT Website Interactive Maps The Viking Triangle Trust are pleased to introduce for 2016 a series of user friendly interactive maps and an interactive map tour. These engaging web maps can be accessed via www.waterfordvikingtriangle.com and can be used on any device. The maps are ideal for planning your visit in advance and ensuring that you make the most of your time during your stay in The Viking Triangle. The interactive map shows you all the Visitor Attractions, Food & Drink, Accommodation and Car Park options available in and around the Viking Triangle. Simply zoom in and out of the map to view options within the mapped area.

The interactive tour steps you through 9 of the key visitor attractions in this compact area and presents photos, video and details about each of the attractions. Both maps can make use of your mobile devices GPS to locate you within the Viking Triangle so you can use it centre the map and see the visitor options nearby. We are also pleased to announce that the Interactive Map Tour was awarded one of the prizes in “ESRI Irelands Maps Make Sense” competition in 2015. To check out these maps go to www.waterfordvikingtriangle.com from your desktop PC, laptop, tablet or mobile device.

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Arts & Theatre March

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Francis Ledwidge

Rubberbandits

Sat 25 Feb – Sat 20 May Time: Check Venue

Wed 22nd March | Time: 8:00pm

Friday 31 March | Time: 8:00pm

Discover the life, love and poetry of an oftforgotten Irish hero in a new play by Stewart Parker Award-winning playwright, Gerard Humphreys. Touching upon themes of class, war and nationalism, ‘Ledwidge’ presents its subject in the context of his art and politics, bringing to life the adventurous spirit of Ireland’s greatest war poet.

Incorporating all the Rubberbandits biggest hits, this live comedy/music show is not to be missed! Please note this show will contain adult content!

Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland All Year Time: See website A new exhibition titled ‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’ has been put in place in City Hall. Twenty-three select objects - the earliest AD1080 and the most recent a Waterford Glass piece given to Mayor ‘Cha’ O’Neill – trace the mayoralty and the evolution of democratic parliamentary and local government through the centuries and dramatically-lit panels list the mayors of Waterford up to the present-day since the first-known in 1284-85, Roger le Lom. City Hall, The Mall, Waterford | www.theatreroyal.ie|info@ theatreroyal.ie | +353 (0)51 860856 | Price: See website

Life Drawing Thurs 23 Feb – Thurs 30 Mar (every Thurs) Time: 6:30pm This is a unique opportunity to attend a series of facilitated classes by Jonathan Frisby who has returned to Waterford having spent a number of years training in the Florence Academy. An evening of training and networking (light refreshments served) GOMA | FB: SomaIreland | gomawaterford@gmail.com +353 (0) 871961923 | Price: €15 per class

The Old & the Weary Thurs 9 Mar – Sun 30 April Time: Opening 6.30pm - 9th March A solo exhibition, is by Ben Reilly, who has a way with material that confounds initial impressions. A self-described Magpie, he collects, casts and recombines objects that are ‘shiny’ to him and are drawn from various historical moments, ranging from dusty Victorian to 1950’s kitsch. These objects are often symbolically potent; blimps, skulls and guns, but although they appear at first glance to be weighty and metallic, they are in fact made from densely pigmented wax. Undercutting the darkness of his work – literal darkness, as much of the pieces are rendered in dense, light absorbing black – is an irreverent, subversive humour. GOMA | FB: SomaIreland | gomawaterford@gmail.com +353 (0) 871961923 | Price: Free

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €18/€16 conc.

Up the Hill Jackie Fri 24 March | Time: 8:00pm

An exhibition of works influenced by the Appreciation and History of Art, with the vast majority of artists explored in the secondary school curriculum. This educational exhibition includes an interesting and diverse range of pieces from Utagawa Hiroshige II’s beautiful ”Shinobazu Pond” wood-block print to Oisin Kelly’s bronze sculpture, “Chariot of Fire”. Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery | arts@waterfordcouncil.ie +353 (0) 76 110 2983 | Price: Free

Pioneering Waterford Women’s History Exhibition Mon 27 Feb – Sat 25 Mar Time: Check Venue The Waterford Women’s Centre presents an exhibition as part of International Women’s Day 2017 events. It highlights women from Waterford / Waterford connections who contributed to women’s development. Women are presented through photographs and stories. The exhibition is a result of collaboration between Ann Fitzgerald, Chairwoman, Waterford Women’s Centre and Andrew Kelly, Kilmacthomas.

A new play by Áine Ryan and performed by sisters Áine & Erin Ryan. The plot revolves around sisters who have lost their parents in a car accident and are living with their aunt in rural Ireland. Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie centralartswaterford@gmail.com | +353 (0)51 874 402 Price: €12

Dave at Large Friday 24 Mar | Time: 8:00pm From the team that brought you ‘In Search of Mr B’ comes a sparkling new comedy that celebrates the work of Dave Allen, the iconic Tallaght comedian who broke through internationally as one of the most challenging yet fondly remembered Irish comedians of his day. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €19/€17 conc.

Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

Foil Arms & Hog

Believe with Dean Jacob

Foil Arms and Hog are Ireland’s top comedy sketch group.Called ‘Pure Brilliant’ by Tommy Tiernan, the group have over four million hits on YouTube and have sold out five shows at Dublin’s Vicar Street.

Sat 18 March | Time: 7:30pm With his new show “BELIEVE” Waterford born Magician, Mentalist and Escape Artist Dean Jacob intends on showing his audience how him and others like him perform amazing stunts and showcase their abilities ties to make people believe they have supernatural powers like predicting the future, reading minds, contacting the dead, mind control and stunts that will bend the frames of your mind leaving you question what you knew to be fact before you crossed the threshold. Walking a thin line between edge of your seat tension and suspense to gut wrenching laughs, this show is by far one to watch out for! Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie centralartswaterford@gmail.com | +353 (0)51 874 402 Price: €10

Saturday 25 March | Time: 8:00pm

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €19/€16 conc.

Exhibition by Inguna Mainule Finnerty Mon 27 Mar – Sat 8 April Time: Check Venue Inguna is an artist who makes work in response to the drama that unfolds in life. Her work deals mainly with the dramatic narrative of life - at once dark and light, intimate and distant, fractured and complete, opaque yet transparent. She works in a range of media, mainly on colour and texture. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €26

April Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Wed 19 – Sat 22 April | Time: 8:00pm

Based on the true story of three hostages held against their will in eighties Lebanon, and McGuinness penned a powerful dramatic play combining poignancy, tragedy and humour. The characters, a Northern Irish man an American and an English man, at times battle with their cultural differences but their instinct for survival forces them to realise they are stronger together. Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie centralartswaterford@gmail.com | +353 (0)51 874 402 Price: €10

Exhibition by Irish Patchwork Society, S.E. Mon 10 – Sat 22 April Time: Check Venue The South East Irish Patchwork Society will present their work in the Index Gallery. It will be launched on Wednesday 12th April at 6.30pm. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie library@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0)51 849975 | Price: Free

Waterford’s Got Talent Fri 21, Sat 22, & Thurs 27 April Time: 8:00pm Take part in Waterford’s Got Talent and help to raise vital funds and awareness for Focus Ireland. All talents are welcome! The competition is free to enter and the winning act will walk away with a cash prize of €1000! Register by emailing Margaret Coleman at waterfordsgottalent@ focusirelan.ie no later than the 13th of March. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €20

Art, Craft & Design exhibition Mon 24 – Fri 28 April Time: Check Venue The 2nd Year students from the Waterford VTOS Art, Craft and Design course will display their work in the Index Gallery. Their exhibition will be launched on Tuesday 25th April, Time TBC. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

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Bag for Life

The Nualas – All Spanxed Up

PJ Gallagher

Fri 28 April | Time: 8:00pm

Friday 12 May Time: 8:00pm

Saturday 27 May Time: 8:00pm

This fabulous new extravaganza from The Nualas will leave your ankles swollen with laughter, your ear drums throbbing in sheer musical ecstasy and your eyeballs bulging out of their sockets in disbelief as The Nualas knock it out of the entertainment park yet again (in spanx). The Nualas are All Spanxed UP! Award winning novelist and screenwriter Colin Bateman’s powerful and captivating play second stage play asks the question, can forgiveness overcome the want for revenge in 21st century Northern Ireland? Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €18/16 conc.

May Waterford Musical Society presents The Man of La Mancha Mon Mon 1 – Sat 6 May Time: 8:00pm Man of La Mancha is based on Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote. Set in the context of Spanish Inquisition, Man of La Mancha is presented as a play-within-a-play. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: Check Venue

W.I.T. Student Performances Thursday 4 May | Time: 6:00pm Waterford Institute of Technology, Arts department annual performances. An exciting evening not to be missed. GOMA | FB: SomaIreland | gomawaterford@gmail.com +353 (0) 871961923 | Price: Free

Inis Artists Group Exhibition Mon 8 – Sat 20 May Time: Check Venue Inis Artists comprises both professional and highly talented amateur artists based in Clare. The society was formed to promote visual art not only in Clare but in the province of Munster and to this end have exhibited widely in many counties. All are welcome to attend a lunchtime demonstration on Monday 8th May. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €20/€18 conc.

Bealtaine Exhibition Mon 22 May – Sat 3 June Time: Check Venue An exhibition of artwork produced by participants of the Bealtaine Festival will be on display in the Index Gallery. Bealtaine is a nationwide arts festival celebrating creativity as we age and coordinate by Age & Opportunity. The exhibition will be launched on Wednesday 31st May at 6pm. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

Big Telly Theatre Company presents The Faerie Thorn Thursday 25 May | Time: 8:00pm Based on the book ‘The Faerie Thorn and Other Stories’ by Jane Talbot, The Faerie Thorn will recreate Talbot’s dark, imaginative and bewitching tales, propelling the audience into a world of devilish debts, trysts and trades, broken bargains and unjust trials; of magic, quick-wittedness, hoodwinking and revenge. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €18/16 conc.

PJ Gallagher is an Irish stand-up comedian, perhaps better known for his television show Naked Camera. His various characters in the programme include a mentally unstable taxi driver, ladies-man Jake Stevens and a ‘’Dirty Auld One’’. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie |boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €21

June “Hope & Love” Exhibition by Desmond Purcell Tue 6 – Sat 17 June Time: Check Venue Local artist, Desmond Purcell’s mixed media exhibition, Hope & Love is about the refugee crisis in Europe and depicts the problem we face, the choice’s we had, and the choices we made. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

Art Exhibition by Bernardette Nowosad Mon 19 June – Sat 15 July Time: Check Venue This will be Bernardette Nowosad’s first solo exhibition in the Index Gallery. Her work was part of a group exhibition, Creative Textiles in November 2016 in collaboration with Kilkenny Carlow ETB and Kilkenny Leader Partnership. Index Gallery | Central Library | www.waterfordcouncil.ie djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0) 761 102975 Price: Free

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Special Events Art on the Railings

Saturdays - Dates TBC | Time: 11:00pm – 4:00pm

The Joy Bells

March 19th | Time: Following 10:00am service

Religion, Reform, Identity: Ireland and the Age of Reformation Saturday 20 May | Time: Check Website

Calling all artists to get involved in colouring the city streets during the summer months by joining ‘Art on the Railings Waterford,’ 2017. Put simply, we’re looking for artists to hang their artwork from as many spaces as possible in the Viking Triangle and surrounding areas on four Saturdays over the summer months from 11am to 4pm, dates TBC. The aim of the exhibition is to give artists the opportunity to connect and build the art community within the city. We are calling artists groups, collectives, individuals, students and established artists together to add to the vibrancy to the city by exhibiting as one giant collective on one Saturday each month from June to September. We are using the festival dates to utilize the footfall of visitors to the area, therefore maximising the visibility of the artworks and sales opportunities. Artists of all levels are invited to take part and spaces will be reserved on a first come first served basis. The organisers will accommodate as many mediums as possible so if you can find a way to hang your work we want you to be part of the gathering. If you enjoy being surrounded by lovely art, please come out and support ‘Art on The Railings Waterford’ in the summer by viewing, having a chat with and maybe even buying a piece of art from the artists! Be part of a stunning outdoor exhibition by brightening up the city as fresh-air alternative to a conventional art gallery.

On March 19th 2017 Dr. Mary McAleese, (previous President of Ireland) will launch the ‘Joy Bells’ following the 10am service at Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford. In the summer of 2014, a fascist demonstration was organised in the area surrounding Västerås Cathedral in Sweden. As the rally began, the cathedral bells tolled loud and clear over the city, drowning out the sounds of hate and racism. It is time for the Christian message of love to raise its voice in protest and make a call to solidarity... in that there is joy, justice and hope for the future. At a time when there is worldwide fear and disquiet, we will use this opportunity to peal a very different message, inviting communities at home and abroad to ring their bells on that day in protest and in hope. Bells sound alarm but also a gathering of people for good. They are part of many cultures and religions, ringing out the old and bringing in the new. An invitation is going out from the Joy Bells of Waterford to all churches with bells on this island, to schools and wherever people gather, to ring out the bells on March 19th at 11am. Together, we hope to make a different sound:

A day of public lectures in Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, 20th May 2017 Speakers Include: 1.Dr Aine Hensey, Irish Association of Professional Historians 2.Professor Tadhg Ó hAnnracháin, University College Dublin 3.Professor John McCafferty, Mícheál Ó Cléirigh Institute, University College Dublin

- Ringing out xenophobia and racism

4.Professor Marc Caball, University College Dublin.: ‘Religion and culture in seventeenth-century Ireland: the case of William Bedell (1571-1642), bishop of Kilmore’

- Ringing in solidarity, truth and justice

5.Professor Ivar McGrath, University College Dublin

Simply get in touch via email or Facebook and sign up with a submission form (so that we have your contact details).

Together let us drown the brutal sounds of hate with the call for solidarity and welcome.

6.Professor Salvador Ryan, Pontifical University, St. Patrick’s College Maynooth: ‘Perceptions of Protestants and the construction of Irish Catholicism in the post-Reformation period’

Artist spaces are approximately 4 feet across. The event is held from 11am to 4pm on the day and we ask all artists to be in place 30 minutes before event at a minimum. Exhibition is weather dependent.

Very Revd Maria Jansson | dean@waterford.anglican.org www.christchurchwaterford.com | + 353 (0)51 858958

How Does it Work?

‘Art on the Railings Waterford’ retain a discretionary policy for participation. Please do not hang anything that would offend our visitors, children or your mother! We do not hold artwork insurance. As there are no facilitators on site, all artists taking part in the event must invigilate their own space. Artists will be grouped accordingly including collectives, groups and/or mediums as appropriate. Please do get in touch with any questions. ‘Art on the Railings Waterford’ is a collaboration between Waterford City Arts office and The Waterford Viking Triangle Trust. Programme Coordinator: Emer Powell | artontherailingswfd@gmail.com Telephone: +353 (0) 85 252 1508

7.Professor Alan Ford, University of Nottingham ‘From Antichrist to Ecumenism –Irish Protestant attitudes to Catholics, 1600-2000’ It is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment! Very Revd Maria Jansson | dean@waterford.anglican.org www.christchurchwaterford.com | + 353 (0)51 858958

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Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me 19th - 22nd April | Time: 8:00pm

Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland Monday - Saturday | 9:30 - 6pm

Celebrating their fourth year as a theatre production company, Waterford’s very own Beretta Productions return with their third staged production, Frank McGuinness’s classic ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.’ Having tread the boards in 2015 in Garter Lane to great reviews and appreciative audiences the cast have decided to try their hand one more time with this dark and, at times, comic tale in Central Arts for a four night run. Based on the true story of three hostages held against their will in eighties Lebanon, McGuinness has penned a powerful dramatic play combining poignancy, tragedy and humour. The characters, a Northern Irish man an American and an English man, at times battle with their cultural differences but their instinct for survival forces them to realise they are stronger together. Their imprisonment forces them to explore the power of imagination to escape the daily fear, despair and boredom; making this a play not to be missed! Directed by Clare Smith and starring Darren Malone, Tim Fardey and Dean Sullivan. Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie centralartswaterford@gmail.com +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €10

Dr. Eugene Broderick

15th March, 22nd March | Time: 1:15pm - 2:00pm

A new exhibition titled ‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’ has been put in place in City Hall. Twenty-three select objects - the earliest AD1080 and the most recent a Waterford Glass piece given to Mayor ‘Cha’ O’Neill – trace the mayoralty and the evolution of democratic parliamentary and local government through the centuries and dramatically-lit panels list the mayors of Waterford up to the present-day since the first-known in 1284-85, Roger le Lom. The exhibition was opened by the then Mayor of the City and County of Waterford, Councillor John Cummins who commented at the launch, ‘When you walk into the room that we are now naming the Mayors Gallery you can, to quote Tony Blair, feel the hand of

Art Beat

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Dr. Eugene Broderick will be giving a series of lunchtime talks which will give an insight on the revolutionary years 1916-1923 when the modern Irish State was born. The focus will be on the events after the Easter Rising, a time which many find confusing and about which knowledge can be hazy!! So come to listen, enjoy and learn. All are welcome, the lunchtime talks will start at 1.15pm and finish around 2.00pm, so grab a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and improve your history! 15th March - ‘The War of Independence, 1919-1921’ 22nd March - ‘The Treaty and Civil War, 1921-1923’ It is recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment! Medieval Museum | +353 (0) 761 10 2501 medievalreception@waterfordcouncil.ie | www.waterfordtreasures.com

Art Beat starts early June and goes right through the summer. Every Saturday afternoon Bailey’s New Street, in the heart of the Viking Triangle, the street is filled with local and national artists performing a wide range of music to keep everyone in the summery spirit. Curated by Central Arts & funded by Waterford Council, Art Beat is a free open air music festival. Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie centralartswaterford@gmail.com +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €10

history on your shoulder!’ This bijou exhibition is a must-see experience. An exhibition of paintings by Mainie Jellett, modernist Irish painter, has been made possible by the incredible generosity of a local anonymous collector. His four paintings complement three paintings from the Municipal Art Collection are on display as you walk up the grand stairway of City Hall. A second exhibition of paintings entitled ‘In the shadow of the town wall’, paintings by Waterford émigré Thomas Murray has also now been put on display in the Committee Room of City Hall. City Hall, The Mall | Email: info@theatreroyal.ie | Website: www.theatreroyal.ie | Telephone: +353 (0) 51 860856

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Festivals St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fri March 17th | Time: 1pm The manager of the 2016 Hurling AllIreland Under-21 Champions will lead the 2017 parade along with some of the stars of his winning team. He has always had a strong link with this current crop of Waterford players, having nurtured the talents of players like Austin Gleeson, Shane Bennett, Stephen Bennett, and Patrick Curran, who have since become house-hold names. He was also the boss when Waterford won the 2013 minor All-Ireland. While still playing junior hurling for Mount Sion, he got involved in the club’s underage teams and that was

the springboard to coaching Waterford underage sides. Speaking about the Grand Marshall this year, Adam Wyse, Mayor of Waterford City and County said “It’s a great privilege to be able to celebrate the success of Sean Power and his team on such a large scale, this year’s parade is all about going green to celebrate the opening of Waterford Greenway project, we want people to get out and enjoy this amazing amenity we now have joining our City and county, and what better way to celebrate that then to commemorate a team who have given the

entire county such joy and pride”. The theme of the 2017 parade is “Do It the Green Way” and will celebrate the imminent opening of the Waterford Greenway (www.visitwaterfordgreenway. com), a 46km off-road walking and cycling trail following the route of the disused railway line from Dungarvan to Waterford. Entrants are asked to to come up with and implement their ideas that celebrate the new greenway itself and the landscape of Waterford City and County which will now be more connected than ever before. Groups from all across Waterford are

welcome and encouraged to take part in celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Ireland’s oldest city and the first city to declare St. Patrick’s Day a national holiday. There will also be a fun filled programme of events for all the family before and after the parade in John Robert’s Square, including music, a fun fair, and much more. The parade takes place on Friday 17th March, leaving the Glen at 1pm, continuing down to the Quay, onto The Mall, and will finish on Parnell Street. For further information: parade@waterfordcouncil.ie Facebook @WaterfordStPatricksDayParade

Parade info The Parade: Parade starts at 1pm, Sean Power will be Grand marshal Parade Theme:

Do it the Green Way! (Celebrating the opening of the Waterford Green Way) Irish Dancing Group:

McGrath School of Irish Dancing The Parade route starts at Bus Station, down along the Quay to Parnell Street

Legend: 1 - Start 2 - Bus Station 3 - Clock Tower 4 - Millenium Plaza 5 - Reginalds Tower 6 - Disabled Viewing Platform 7 - Finish

Photo: Colin Shanahan / DigiCol

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Viking Marathon Sat June 24th | Time: 9:00am Waterford’s sixth annual marathon event will take place on Saturday June 24th 2017 and will follow a brand new route. Following five successful years the event is now firmly established as one of the key marathons on the national calendar as each year numbers continue to grow, bringing hundreds of international visitor to the city. Following the launch of next year’s event, which took place on Thursday last at WIT Arena, excitement builds around the announcement of a new route planned for 2017 which will take in the two bridges of the city, Rice Bridge and Thomas Francis Meagher Bridge on the N25. Meantime Registration is now open for all those hoping to affirm your goal for 2017 and avail of the best value early bird rates.

been a long sought after route for Waterford Viking Marathon and thanks to the cooperation of Celtic Roads Group and Waterford Council we are very excited to have secured access to the spectacular bridge over the River Suir, through the Toll Plaza and onto the Waterford Greenway. In addition, the all new WIT Arena will play host to our finish line event which offers runners top class facilities after the race. ‘ Registration is now open for the Full, Half, Quarter and Corporate Team Quarter through and the nominated charity partner for 2017 is Down Syndrome Ireland South Kilkenny and Waterford Branch. www.waterfordvikingmarathon.com info@waterfordvikingmarathon.com +353 (0) 846131

Organisers are confident the new route will attract many more runners to the city as they offer a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the city’s finest scenery by foot. Chairman Des Whelan says ‘This has

Ravens Rock Rally 2017 25th June The Rally is promoted and run by the Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club ltd (1958) and will take place on the 25th June. Rally Headquarters is Dooley’s Hotel, The Quay, Waterford, and will run on the fantastic classic stages in Co. Waterford. It is a round of three major rally championships: - Round 5 of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship - Round 4 of the Suirway Group South East Stages Rally Championship - Round 3 of the PlasticBags.ie Southern Four Rally Championship The event is expected to attract a capacity entry of 150 cars. Cross channel crews, in increasing numbers are taking part every year. The crews, family members and followers will bring a welcome boost to the tourism businesses and locations in the region. The Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club has a long association of rallying in Co. Waterford. The Ravens Rock Rally first ran as a stages rally in 1970. Club Secretar: Ms. Ann M. Fitzgerald | E-mail: info@carrickonsuirmotorclub.com | +353 (0) 86 2463861

Must see*

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Waterford Greenway *

Bishop’s Palace *

Blackfriars *

The Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46 km off-road cycling and walking trail along the former Great Southern and Western railway line which runs between Ireland’s oldest city of Waterford and Dungarvan.

Built in 1743 by the renowned AngloIndian architect Richard Castle. It is located among a collection of remarkable 18th century buildings in the heart of the Viking Triangle and is immediately opposite the House of Waterford Crystal.

The Waterford Greenway transports you through time and tide; from Waterford’s Viking City through the Industrial age, along the River Suir, out by Mount Congreve Gardens, through Kilmacthomas, across eleven bridges, over three impressive viaducts and through a 400m long tunnel; with spectacular views of the River Suir, Comeragh Mountains and Dungarvan Bay en route.

With enchanting stories and remarkable insights of the Georgian period , the reenactor guides take you through the grand reception rooms, furnished with the best of Irish 18th century furniture, paintings, silverware and glassware including the oldest piece of historic Waterford glass dating from the 1780’s.

A mid-thirteenth-century Friary built by the Dominican order, inherited its name from the black habits worn by its Friars. The Dominicans first settled in Waterford in 1226 and the site was requested as a gift by the citizens of Waterford. Blackfriars was dissolved in 1540 by order of King Henry VIII. The friary was subsequently used as a courthouse from 1617 and as a theatre in 1746.The Dominicans were an important asset to the city. They were an intellectual order who organised schools and educated the sons of the merchant class. The remains of the tower and gateway are still visible and the space is occasionally used during Waterford city’s various festivals.

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity *

City Hall *

Christchurch Cathedral *

Designed by John Roberts and built in 1793, the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, is Ireland’s oldest Catholic Cathedral. Over the years, the Cathedral has seen many changes; 30 administrators, 21 Bishops of the Diocese and many structural changes. A gift of 10 crystal chandeliers from Waterford Crystal enhanced the decor of the Cathedral.

Designed by John Roberts, The Large Room in City Hall, known in the eighteenth century as the Grand Banqueting Room, has welcomed such notable figures as Daniel O’Connell, Thomas Francis Meagher, Isaac Butt, Charles Stewart Parnell and John Redmond.

Arguably, the finest 18th Century ecclesiastical building in Ireland, designed by John Roberts, the architect of Georgian Waterford, is a strong example of the elegance of the period, taking on board principles of Neo-Classicism and symmetry, alongside fresh and decorative rococo styling. John Roberts also designed Waterford’s Roman Catholic Cathedral.

In 2000, the square near Barronstrand Street, formerly known as Red Square was re-named as John Roberts Square in light of the influence he had over the architecture of the two Cathedrals in Waterford.

The central chandelier in the chamber, dating from the mid 1780s, is the largest and oldest piece of Waterford glass extant, and was originally commissioned for the Presence Chamber in Dublin Castle, where it hung until 1836.

There has been a Cathedral on this site since 1096. It was on this monumental site of Christ Church in 1170 that Strongbow was married to Aoife, daughter of Diarmait Mac Murchada, King of Leinster. This is, therefore one of the most important historic sites in Ireland and a must see on your visit to Waterford Viking Triangle.

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French Church *

Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery *

House of Waterford Crystal *

Index Gallery at Central Library *

Founded in 1241, French Church often referred to as The Franciscan Friary is one of the earliest Franciscan foundations in Ireland. The elegant ruin of the stone French Church is announced by a statue of Luke Wadding, the Waterford-born Franciscan friar who persuaded the Pope to negotiate with Charles I on behalf of Irish Catholics. Hugh Purcell gave the church to the Franciscans in 1240, asking them in return to pray for him once a day. The church became a hospital after the dissolution of the monasteries, and was then occupied by French Huguenot refugees between 1693 and 1815. John Roberts is buried here, you can see the nave, chancel and an aisle which remain of the original complex, with a fine example of a triple light east window.. Ask the staff at Reginald’s Tower to let you in.

This former Methodist church dates from the mid-nineteenth century and is situated in the heart of the Viking Triangle. Greyfriar’s Municipal Gallery primarily hosts exhibitions of selected artworks from the Waterford Municipal Art Collection which contains over three hundred artworks by some of Ireland’s leading 20th century painters e.g. Jack B. Yeats, Paul Henry, Evie Hone, and Louis Le Brocquy to name but a few. There are year round visiting exhibitions and access is free of charge

This brand new crystal manufacturing facility and retail outlet in the very heart of Waterford Viking Triangle, melts down 750 tonnes of crystal and produces 45,000 pieces each year using traditional manufacturing techniques. The facility offers guided tours of the manufacturing process to all visitors, both international and domestic. The showroom showcases the largest selection of Waterford Crystal on display in the world.

Located in the foyer of Waterford City Council’s Central Library on Lady Lane, The Index Gallery aims to support the arts and artists in the City by offering a contemporary exhibition space. It hosts regular art exhibitions which reflect the diverse cultural interests of the City, bringing art into the heart of the community. The gallery is equally accessible to amateurs, professionals, community groups and organisations.

Medieval Museum *

Reginald’s Tower *

GOMA Contemporary Gallery *

Theatre Royal *

This architect designed award winning building, brings to life the story of life in the city during the Medieval era and incorporates the stunning 13 and 15th century undercrofts. Among the world class artefacts on display are the 4m-long Great Charter Roll dating from 1372, King Henrys Hat & the 15th century cloth-ofgold vestments – Ireland’s finest late medieval treasures.

This remarkable landmark 12th century building, said to be the oldest civic urban structure in Ireland is named in honour of a Viking. Situated at the apex of the Viking Triangle it houses the treasures of Viking Waterford. On display is the full set of weapons from a Viking warrior’s grave, the only set to survive in Ireland. Also included is the famous 12th century gold and silver Waterford Kite Brooch the finest piece of 12th century secular metal work ever found in Ireland. An imaginative AV presentation on the top floor tells the eleven hundred year old story of the tower from 914 to 2014.

Based in a former sweet factory in Lombard Street, GOMA is Waterford’s foremost contemporary exhibition space. This artist-led contemporary gallery has become known for its high profile art exhibitions as well as for being an unusual and versatile space. Following a three month renovation programme the gallery re-opened with a series of exhibitions exploring societal conventions.

Built in 1783, and re modelled in 1876 this is one of the finest horseshoe shaped Victorian Theatres in Ireland, housing 430 seats on 3 levels. In the 220 years since the establishment of the Georgian playhouse which was subsequently adapted in the late nineteenth century to the Theatre Royal we know today, Waterford has been renowned for its local musical and dramatic traditions. The Theatre Royal, often referred to as “the people’s theatre”, has been the traditional venue for this creative activity down through the generations. It hosts a wide variety of performances throughout the year including music, theatre, dance and comedy.

Doing business

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Fumbally Exchange is a collaborative co working cluster in the heart of Waterford Viking Triangle.

BALANCE FITNESS Balance Fitness

CRACKER JACK Cracker JackCONSULTING Consulting

Seamus Doyle

TRUEOUTPUT: Trueoutput: John Gavin & Colm O’Connor

Laura Cassin & Kieran Bolger

Balance fitness specialises in Running Groups, fitness classes including Spinning and Yoga, and Personal Training. Balance fitness is run by Seamus Doyle who qualified as a personal trainer in Sydney in 2001, worked there for five years with outdoor fitness company Evolution to

Balance Fitness is a company that specialises in Running. Owned (and quite literally run) by Seamus Doyle, (Director) the Balance Fitness programmes include; personal training for Beginners groups; Advanced Groups; Corporate Running programmes and projects with local Sports Partnerships. With Seamus, it’s pretty much a case of running around for a living. Wellbeing, then returned to Waterford and set up Balance fitness. The Balance fitness studio is at the Ardkeen Community Rooms on the Dunmore road and the Balance fitness office is at Fumbally Exchange Waterford where the behind the scenes work takes place - this generally means lots of coffee and frequent trips up town to get a cake when there is a Fumbally occasion to celebrate.

www.balance.ie | 087 786 4013 | FB: balanceﬁtnesswaterford

The Balance fitness studio is located at Ardkeen Community Rooms, Dunmore road, with its office located at Fumbally Exchange, since 2015. Keeping true to the Fumbally ethos of Co-working, Seamus has collaborated with several Fumbally members including John Gavin of TrueOutput, (Fumbally Exchange) on design and branding.

TrueOutput: is a creative design consultancy providing brand-identity and communication

CrackerJack Consulting specialise in empowering SME’s to design actionable strategies that deliver measurable results. One of the biggest challenges for business owners in the SME sector, is finding the time to develop the essential research and business strategies needed to succeed in a competitive marketplace. In order to stay ahead of competition, it is essential that business owners make informed business decisions that grow and expand with the marketplace. CrackerJack Consulting uses cutting edge tools and practices to give SME’s the edge they need in a competitive and evolving marketplace. We live by our motto: “Success is Exciting. Preparation is Essential.’

design backed up with strategic thinking that helps businesses and organisations grow and

CrackerJack Consulting specialise in empowering SME’s to design actionable strategies that deliver measurable results. One of the biggest challenges for business owners in the SME sector, is finding the time to develop the essential research and business strategies needed to succeed in a competitive marketplace. In order to stay ahead of competition, it is essential that business owners make informed business decisions that grow and expand with the marketplace. CrackerJack Consulting uses cutting edge tools and practices to give SME’s the edge they need in a competitive and evolving marketplace. www.crackerjack.ie | 051-580622 | E:info@crackerjack.ie

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transform their brands. We design everything: Logos, Visual Identities, Brand and Business

We’re a brand design studio. We design things, we make things, we solve problems, we clarify, we help sell things, we make people smile, and above all we deliver work that makes a difference. No matter what scale that is, it’s about bringing success to our clients. Strategies, Websites, Signage, Mobile apps, Catalogues, Brochures, Stationery, Posters, Environments, Internal communications.

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We create Brand Identities, websites, brochures, stationery, posters, packaging, interiors, environments, signage, advertising, films, photography. Our clients are local and International. We work with Ballymaloe Cookery School, Waterford Distillery, Carters, Seagull Bakery, DHB Architects, Java Republic, J Hills Standard, TUCR, Boxworks and many more. We’ve built a reputation for our unique approach and ability to deliver across multiple platforms. We also win awards for our work.

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R O J O -S T U D I O A R C H I T E C T S ARCHITCTU RE, PL ANNING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

LIAM DOYLE ASSOCIATES Liam Doyle

With over 14 years of experience, the merger of Bartosz’s design, technical and management

Liam Doyle Associates (LDA) is a food consultancy business run by one of Europe’s leading

skills together with Agnieszka’s artistic approach result in bespoke and thoughtful architectural

food safety and technology professionals. We help food businesses and leading retailers

designs.

grow profitably and sustainably, to find the best suppliers and to ensure great tasting

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Liam Doyle associates food safety, tecnology and hygiene

MICHAEL TOBIN ARCHTECTURE Michael Tobin

FINNEGAN ARCHITECTS Tom Finnegan

Practice Philosophy.

Tom worked with Waterford City Council on a number of construction projects prior to

for my clients the solution to their problems has to be design orientated with a unique and

and safe food products. While based in Waterford, Ireland, we operate extensively

bespoke approach reflecting the trust placed in me

across the EU, Asia and South America.

by my client, .........no problem is too big or too small to be solved by good architectural design.

establishing Finnegan Architects in 2013. The practice is based in Fumbally Exchange Waterford, and collaborates with other architects and other professionals, on conservation and building information modelling projects. www.ﬁnneganarchitects.ie | 051 393 717 | 087 281 7021

Fumbally Exchange (FEx) is a collaborative co working cluster which offers low-cost, low-risk business space for design focused creative or innovative professionals who may be start ups, sole traders or small businesses. FEx Waterford is located in the heart of The Viking Triangle, its members are passionate about the city and it’s potential. FEx has a four-point mandate: Urban Regeneration,

Community Consolidation, Innovation in Enterprise and Creative Collaboration and facilitates creative professionals in restructuring or starting a small business. The members in Waterford are involved in a wide range of creative and innovative type enterprises including Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Environmental Services, Food Technology, Branding,

Graphic Design, Illustration, Marketing, Social Media and many other creative and innovative professions. Fumbally Exchange, Brick Lane The Viking Triangle, Waterford City www.fumballyexchange.com | fexwaterford@gmail.com FB: Fumballyexchange

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Food Glorious Food The Fat Angel There is a new Cafe/Wine Bar in town, namely ‘The Fat Angel’ located on Cathedral Square, in the heart of the Viking Triangle, drop in and say hello.

would be better with our wines than our delicious antipasti plates, fab cheese, & meat-boards with warm bread. Mmmmmm!!

The ground floor of this building which houses ‘The Fat Angel’ has been lovingly restored and preserved by Waterford City & County Council & Heritage Office and boasts some of the finest examples of Waterford’s oldest historic timbers and plaster work which can be seen in the interior structures of the building through conservation glass panels.

We stock a wide range of wines by the glass/bottle including a range of beers. We have already had a few Prosecco nights so if you are looking for something specific, feel free to discuss the various options here in ‘The Fat Angel.’ We will also be hosting wine tasting nights in the not-too-distant-future, check out our fb page for information. Hope to see you all soon.

‘The Fat Angel’ opens daily and serves delicious coffee, handmade soup, that would warm the cockles of your heart, toasties, paninis tart & various treats to stay or go, and lots of ‘all things nice’ during the day.

For Information: Venue: The Fat Angel Postal Address: 1 & 2 Cathedral square, The Viking Triangle, Waterford Phone: +353 (0) 51 872751

Later in the afternoon/evening, why not drop in and check out our refreshments of a prosecco wine & beer nature, and if you don’t feel like a full meal, then what

Eat Waterford

Waterford City’s culinary heritage spans over 1000 years. Ireland’s oldest city has heralded the creation of the, now famous, Blaa and the Bacon Rasher amongst it achievements. Perfectly positioned on the south east of Ireland, with coastal access for the fi nest seafood, and local produce from the many farms and artisan producers. eat. Waterford, is a collaborative initiative by the restaurateurs of Waterford City,

and is aimed at helping food lovers to find the best places to eat in Waterford. Our city has a variety of cuisines, from French, Asian, Mediterranean, Irish and beyond. Try something new today, eat. Waterford. www.eatwaterford.ie

producers who supply these restaurants in Waterford. The home of the blaa, rashers and even the humble cream cracker has inspired a generation of producers of great meat, seafood, breads, vegetables, beer and spirits.

Another area this collaboration is keen to promote is the role that local producers play. All of the restaurants are ardent supporters of artisan producers and there is currently an exciting cohort of local

eat. Waterford is supported by Waterford City and County Council & Lar Power, Director of Economic Development, welcomed the initiative. “It’s great to see businesses working together to promote

the city, its food culture, its hospitality, its producers and ultimately its calibre of restaurants” he said. Download the Eat Waterford. The formation of this Restaurant collaboration network was kindly facilitated by Waterford Viking Triangle Trust Co Ltd. To find out more about the EAT dining experience visit www.eat.ie

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Music March The Butterfly Band Fri 10 – Sat 11 March | Time: 8:00pm Due to rave reviews and popular demand The Butterfly Band return to the Theatre Royal for two nights following their sold out show in August. That special night received such a rapturous response that the band decided to return for the many people that missed it. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €22.50

Fish Go Deep Sat 11th March | Time: 10:00pm

Declan O’Rourke Sat18 March | Time: 8:00pm Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Declan O Rourke returns following the release of his brand new album “In Full Colour” featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The album includes re-worked and reimagined material from over a decade’s worth of music across Declan’s career, along with some brand new tracks including the acclaimed ‘Children of 16’.

April Flash Harry’s 25th Anniversary Tour Sat 1st April | Time: 8:00pm

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €22

St. Patrick’s Festival @ The Reg Thurs 16 – Sun 19 March | Time: 10:00pm The Reg is proud to sponsor Waterford’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival and have a weekend of the region’s best Live Bands in store. Our Resident DJ is in house throughout the Festival to keep the Celebrations in full swing. Make The Reg your home for the best Craic agus Ceol in town!

The Strypes have just announced a nationwide Tour to sample some new material for their up & coming 3rd Studio Album - and Noc Noc @ The Reg, Waterford is now one of the venues on that tour! This is set to be HUGE!

Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie | +353 (0)86 454 3246 centralartswaterford@gmail.com | Price: €12

Noc Noc @ the Reg | events.thereg.ie | +353 (0)51 383 000 info@thereg.ie | Price: €10

Stomptown Brass

Emmanuelle Bertrand -cello & Pascal Amoyel-piano (France)

Thurs 16th March | 9:00pm

Stomptown Brass are a new urban brass outfit from Dublin. With musical roots in the New Orleans tradition of street-stomping horn players, they have spent the last number of months bringing Dublin pedestrians to a standstill around the city. Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie | +353 (0)86 454 3246 centralartswaterford@gmail.com | Price: €10

It’s hard to believe that Flash Harry have been performing Queen’s music for 25 years! This year the band will celebrate a quarter of a century paying tribute to one of the most outstanding bands in musical history, Queen. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €21

Quangodelic Sat 1st April | Time: 9:00pm

Thur 30th March | Time: 8:00pm Following the release of his #1 album ‘By The Rule’ in 2014, Mick took a short break and began writing again in 2015. Basing himself between the counties of Cork & Clare, Mick was moved & motivated by current events around the world, specifically one tragic event in April 2015 that inspired the title track. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €25

Mon 3rd April | Time: 8:00pm Handel’s glorious music – full of emotion, wit and soaring melodies is both elegant and exciting and the enchanting choruses, touching arias, and comic moments in Acis and Galatea will enthrall and delight. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €31/€28

Solas Dance for Life Thursday 6th April – Youth Dance for Life: 40 pupils will be learning a range of dances over 12 weeks and will compete in front of professional judges for the ultimate prize of being crowned Youth for Dance Champion 2016.

Bertrand and Amoyel constitute a formidable musical duo, who have been playing together since 1999. They have gathered plaudits from critics and audiences the world over for their stunning performances and for their recordings (Alkan, Liszr, Strauss, Bock, Greig, and SaintSaens Bertrand is considered one of the leading representatives of Ferench cello today, while Amoyel is a regular recitalist and soloist with orchestras throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Mick Flannery

Acis & Galatea featuring the Irish Baroque Orchestra

Thurs 6th - Fri 7th April | Time: 8:00pm

Thur 30th March | 7:00pm

The Georgan Large Room | www.waterford-music.org info@waterford-music.org | Price: See Website

Harbouring Oceans – Draw heavily from genres outside their rock foundations, the sound of Harbouring Oceans is characterized by close harmony, deep rhythmic grooves and soulful vocal melodies. Hip-hop and electronica are also strong features in the band’s sonic signature. This dynamic sound ranges from quiet, almost ambient territory to squalls of thunderous noise!

Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie | +353 (0)86 454 3246 centralartswaterford@gmail.com | Price: €10

The Strypes Fri 24th March | Time: 10:00pm

Sun 2nd April | Time: 9:30pm

Harbouring Oceans released their debut single, “Enso,” in May 2016, the first release from a band that its’s members have been playing together in different projects for over a decade. After years of experimenting with their sound across Ireland in some of the country’s biggest venues and festivals, Harbouring Oceans was born in December 2015. Energized by the creativity and DIY mentality of the independent music scene, Harbouring Oceans are determined to spread their unique sound as far and wide as possible.

Noc Noc @ the Reg | events.thereg.ie | +353 (0)51 383 000 info@thereg.ie | Price: Free

Fish Go Deep have been playing records in their home-town of Cork for more than twenty years. Throughout the nineties their residency at Sir Henry’s introduced a generation of Irish clubbers to house music and played host to some of the biggest names on the underground circuit.

Harbouring Oceans

Friday 7th April – Dance for Life: Over 40 amateur dancers will learn ballroom and Latin moves as well as an energetic group dance over 12 weeks in the run up to this night. All funds raised will support the Solas Cancer Support Centre. Quangodelic are an ever-growing funk collective. Expect to see anywhere between eight and 14 free spirits on the stage, as the mood and other commitments take them. Their material is a blend of solid funk staples with new material from the indisputably original mind of bassist, vocalist and ringleader Pat Allott. Having generated something of a cult following in Cork, the Quangodelic machine is clanking and grinding and gearing up for total funk domination of the universe, and if not the universe than Waterford will do. Have funk, will travel. Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie | +353 (0)86 454 3246 centralartswaterford@gmail.com | Price: €10

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €22

ZOO2 – The World’s Greatest U2 Tribute Show Fri 7th April | Time: 10:00pm ZOO2 have played across the globe, entertaining audiences with an amazing tribute to their heroes. Noc Noc @ the Reg | events.thereg.ie | +353 (0)51 383 000 info@thereg.ie | Price: Free

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Walking Back to Happiness

Ré feat. Liam Ó Maonlaí

Sat 8th April | Time: 8:00pm

Sun 16th April | Time: 8:00pm

Walking Back to Happiness was first released in Sep ’61 and went on to become a no 1 hit for Helen Shapiro. Our show looks back with great fondness and love, care and devotion to this and other memorable hits from the 60s and 70s and beyond.

This band reflects an incredible array of talent: Three song writers; three very different singers; a wide range of instruments, including pipes, tin whistle, fiddle, piano, bodhrán, bouzouki, guitar, and the full spectrum of concertinas from bass to piccolo; a variety of music from traditional tunes to traditional and non-traditional songs.

Fri 26th May | Time: 8:00pm

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €21

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €28/€25

Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €20/€18

South Eastern Theatre Group presents Bugsy Malone Wed 12th -Sat 15th April Time: 7:30pm & Sat 2.30pm South Eastern Theatre Group are delighted to return to the Theatre Royal Stage this Easter. This year David Hennessy returns once again to direct ‘Bugsy Malone’. Together with Choreographer Michelle Condon, Musical Director Chris O’ Sullivan, another rip-roaring production is guaranteed. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: Check Venue

Irish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Zehetmair Wed 12th April | Time: 7:30pm Based in Limerick since 1995, the ICO is renowned for its diversity, energy, its unique sound and outstanding musicianship. The Orchestra has toured with success in Europe, Australia, Asia and the US. Austrian-born Thomas Zehetmair is a distinguished violinist; he is conductor laureate with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, and holds conducting positions in the US and with the Musikkollegium Winterthur in Switzland The Georgian Large Room | www.waterford-music.org info@waterford-music.org | Price: See Website

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Shadows & Light – The Music of Joni Mitchell Thurs 20th April | Time: 8:00pm Shadows and Light are captivating audiences with their intimate show on the iconic singer – songwriter Joni Mitchell. Their stunning interpretations of her music are played by vocalist Maura Vambeck, Dave Mulligan on guitar and Paul Enright on keyboard. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €21/€19

May String Sextet Tues 16th May | Time: 7:30pm The sexted brings together established musicians from Ireland and the UK and a rising star from Cork Mairéad Hickey. They will play two iconic masterpieces from the Romantic era which explore rich, luminous timbral textures and unusual sonorities through passionate musical dialogue. The Georgian Large Room | www.waterford-music.org info@waterford-music.org | Price: See Website

Rebecca O’Connor - Simply the Best

Track Dogs Fri 2nd June | Time: 10:00pm

Be prepared to stand in your seats as Rebecca delivers her flawless rendition of Tina Turner’s greatest hits including, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep, Private Dancer, When the Heartache Is Over, Better Be Good to Me and of course her anthem, Simply the Best.

June The Magic of the Beatles Thurs 1st June | Time: 8:00pm The Magic of the Beatles returns us to this golden era, and more. Taking you from the Beatles’ Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond. From Love Me Do to Let It Be. Fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals and incredible musicianship Come Together in a lavish Magical Musical trip back to Yesterday. Theatre Royal | www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 874 402 | Price: €22/€20

Track Dogs’ music is a mix of various styles, from folk to pop/rock, bluegrass and even some country, all perfectly measured, without clearly defining with any of them, giving a result filled with positivity and joy, which they transmit from the very first minute, turning their performance into an authentic party. Their lively, melodic music has a strong American/ Latin sentiment, a strong sense of fun and an abundance of sunshine Central Arts | www.centralarts.ie | +353 (0)86 454 3246 centralartswaterford@gmail.com | Price: Check website

WATERFORD VIKING TRIANGLE EVENT GUIDE

Recurring Music Events Live Trad Session

Jordan’s Rigout

Live Music

Artbeat / Summer in the City

Every Wed | Times: 10:00pm til late

Every Tues | Time: 10:00pm

Every Fri & Sat | Time: 10:00pm

A show case of live traditional music with local musicians.

Be entertained by ‘Jordans Rigout’, an eclectic mix of local artists.

Enjoy live music in the river front bar at The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre.

Early June-Late August | Every Saturday Time: Afternoons – 8 /10pm

Katty Barry’s Pub | +353 (0) 51 855 095 | Price: Free

Jordan’s American Bar | theamericanbar@gmail.com +353 (0) 51 875 024 | Price: Free

The Adelphi Riverside Bar at The Tower Hotel | info@thw.ie www.towerhotelwaterford.com | +353 (0) 51 862300 Price: Free

Saturday afternoons filled with local and national artists performing a wide range of music to keep everyone in the summery spirit. Curated by Central Arts & funded by Waterford Council, ArtBeat is a free open air music festival in the Viking Triangle every Saturday of the Summer. Programme of events TBC See website for details. Baileys New Street | www.centralarts.ie | +353 (0)86 454 3246 centralartswaterford@gmail.com | Price: Free

Recurring Events, Tours & Workshops Life Drawing with Jonathan Frisby Florence Academy 23 Feb – 30 Mar (Every Thursday) | Time: 6:30pm This is a unique opportunity to attend a series of classes facilitated by Jonathan Frisby who has just returned home having spent several years training in the Florence Academy. An evening of training and networking. Light refreshments served. GOMA | FB: SomaIreland | gomawaterford@gmail.com +353 (0) 871961923 | Price: €15 per class

Medevil Museum Tour

Waterford Civic Trust Blue Plaque Trail

All year | Time: See Website

All year

Walk through the rooms of the only medieval museum in Ireland the and the only Medieval Museum in Europe built over two National Monuments, the 13th century Choristers’ Hall and the 15th century Mayor’s Wine Vault. Medevil Museum | www.waterfordtreasures.com museumreception@waterfordcouncil.ie | +353 (0)761 102501 | Price: See website

Bishops Palace Tour All Year | Time: See website Guided tours of the beautiful Georgian Bishop’s Palace, built in 1743 and home of the oldest piece of Waterford Glass in the world, the Penrose Wine Decanter (1789) and the only surviving ‘Mourning Cross’ commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte’s mother on the Emperor’s death in 1821. Bishop’s Palace | www.waterfordtreasures.com granaryrecep@waterfordcity.ie | Price: See website

Epic Tour May-Sept | Time: See website This hugely popular public tour of the Viking Triangle is guaranteed fun for all the family. It’s a theatrical, highly entertaining, whirlwind journey through time. The tour takes in Reginald’s Tower, Greyfriars Medieval Friary, Choristers’ Hall, the Mayor’s Wine Vault, Christ Church Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. Medieval Museum | www.waterfordtreasures.com | +353 (0)761 102501 museumreception@waterfordcouncil.ie | Price: See website

House of Waterford Crystal Tour All year | Time: See website Award winning factory tour. Experience for yourself master craftsmen creating hand-cut Waterford Crystal masterpieces in situ before your very eyes. House of Waterford Crystal | Email: houseofwaterfordcrystal@fiskars.com www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com | +353 (0)51 371000 | Price: See website

Other Voices - Exhibition All year | Time: 7 days a week Waterford Treasures have launched an exhibition Other Voices to commemorate the 1916 Rising, which is housed as a permanent exhibition on the top floor of the beautiful Georgian Bishop’s Palace. Bishop’s Palace | www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com | granaryrecep@waterfordcity.ie +353 (0)761 102650 | Price: See website

Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland All year | Time: See website A new exhibition titled ‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’ has been put in place in City Hall. Twenty-three select objects - the earliest AD1080 and the most recent a Waterford Glass piece given to Mayor ‘Cha’ O’Neill – trace the mayoralty and the evolution of democratic parliamentary and local government through the centuries and dramatically-lit panels list the mayors of Waterford up to the present-day since the firstknown in 1284-85, Roger le Lom. City Hall, The Mall, Waterford | www.theatreroyal.ie|info@theatreroyal.ie +353 (0)51 860856 | Price: See website

Reginalds Tower Tour Late March - Mid Dec | Time: See website Reginald’s Tower is a circular defence tower, set in Waterford City’s historic Viking Triangle. It was built at the beginning of the 13rh Century. At various stages in its rich history, Reginald’s Tower has been used as a mint, prison and military store.

A Blue Plaque is a permanent sign installed on a building in a public place to commemorate a link between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived or had some connection to. It is a unique way to highlight these special achievements and celebrate those who have helped to shape our heritage and history. The blue plaques are markers which we hope will inspire all those who pass by. Few can resist glancing at a blue plaque to see what it says. Was someone famous born here? Is there something unusual about this ordinary-looking building? Or did it play an important part in the history of the place? Blue Plaques are dedicated to people from many different walks of life, from statesmen to sportsmen, Architect’s, and Composers. Administrator: Ann Waldron-Walsh Brick Lane, Greyfriars, The Viking Triangle, Waterford City | +353(0)51- 849816/309996

Waterford Craft beer & Whiskey Bar Trail All year | Time: Check Venue

Join us in a journey through the streets of Ireland’s oldest city. Stop off at Downes and sample a No 9 whiskey; feel the ghosts of past actors in Tully’s Bar; touch the ancient city walls at The Reg; raise a toast with Ireland’s rarest whiskeys in Revolution; stand in the footprints of a Hurling giant in Grimes; have a Gin in Davy Mac’s, Waterford’s newest oldest bar; stand to attention in the Granville Hotel, home of General Thomas Francis Meaghar. Jim (Flash) Gordon | www.revolution.com +353 (0)51 844 444 | info@revolution.com

Reginalds Tower Tour | www.heritageireland.ie | reginaldstower@opw.ie + 353 (0)761 102975 | Price: See website

Waterford Tours of Historic Waterford

Waterford Beer Tours

7 Days mid March- mid October Time: 11:45am & 1:45pm

All Year | Time: See website A wonderful way to explore Ireland’s oldest City and taste some delicious beers. Waterford Beer Tours will take you through the heart of the famous Viking Triangle, exploring the fascinating history of the South East’s Capital while sampling some of Ireland’s finest beers. The tour includes a visit to 6 of Waterford’s finest pubs and a chance to learn about and taste 6 different beers, while at the same time finding out about Waterford’s interesting past and present. The tour will also highlight some of the best ‘off the beaten track’ areas and is a wonderful way of seeing the City. There is something for everyone on this tour, and even locals may find out some interesting stories about their City. What’s included: A Glass of beer in 5 different pubs and a full pint in the last pub. For priviate groups contact Iain Hatton. House of Waterford Crystal (starting point) | www.waterfordbeertours.com info@waterfordbeertours.com | +353 (0)86 3046740 | Price: €35

For over 25 years, historian and master story teller Jack Burtchaell has delighted audiences with his fascinating walking tour of historic Waterford. A part-time lecturer with Maynooth University, jack has been the recipient of numerous awards, publications, journals, a regular contributor to local/national radio and to the Waterford Festival of Architecture. The tour lasts 1 hour and covers a 1,000 years of history including four National Monuments. Two Cathedrals and introduces the visitor to a range of rakes, rogues, reprobates and revolutionaries who enlivened the city’s history. Waterford Discover Ireland Centre | www.jackswalkingtours.com jburtch@iol.ie | +353 (0)51 873711| Price: Charge applies

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Planning Your Next Trip Spraoi 2017

Waterford Walls 2017

Daytripper Music Festival 2017

Spraoi is now a well-established and renowned street theatre company. It is perhaps best known for its annual Spraoi Festival and Parade held every August Bank Holiday weekend. The Festival, devoted to Street Art has become a firm favourite amongst locals and tourists alike and attracts an over 100,000 people to Waterford City over its three days. So much so there is no longer an August Bank Holiday Weekend in Waterford, it’s now better known locally as “The Spraoi Weekend”.

The Waterford Walls project, a visual street art festival was founded in the heart of Waterford City in 2015. 25 derelict buildings throughout the City were transformed by beautiful pieces of art created by renowned local, national and international artists. Preparations are already underway for Waterford Walls this year, planned for August. In addition to the 25 mural artworks, there will be a range of workshops, live demos and food trails. Exciting new elements to this year’s programme will be public art installations by local primary children as well as indoor and outdoor music taking place right across the city.

Daytripper returns to Waterford City centre for Year 5 with a new site at the Gasworks on the Waterside and a new date, the last weekend of August. The first headline act to be announced are UB40 (featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey) for Saturday, 26 August. Daytripper Music Director, Mick O’ Keeffe, commented ‘when Ali reformed UB40 with Astro & Mickey in 2015, we were the first festival to offer them a headline slot and they really enjoyed the show as did the sell-out crowd who attended at Bolton Street. The band are touring their new Greatest Hits set in 2017 with huge outdoor shows across the USA, Europe, Australia/ New Zealand and 12 major UK racecourse, arena and stadium dates. Tickets for UB40 at Daytripper 2017 will be on sale from 9am on Friday 3 March from Daytripper.ie and the Theatre Royal Box Office.

The festival will take place through Waterford’s narrow medieval streets, squares, quays and historic buildings provide an atmospheric backdrop to an array of international street artists, performers and musicians who will be performing all over city for the 3 days… for free!

Visit www.waterfordwalls.ie for further information

Visit www.daytripper.ie for further information

Visit www.spraoi.com/history-timeline

Waterford Harvest Festival

Waterford’s Harvest Festival returns in September 2017 (dates TBC). With three full days of foodie fun, we have something to tickle everybody’s taste buds! Harvest will celebrate Waterford’s rich and diverse food heritage, from farm to fork! Come join us for workshops, entertainment, demos, farming, foraging and best of all, food! Visit www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie for full Event Guide

Culture Night

Art Beat

Culture Night is a unique night in the Irish calendar where you can experience the myriad of cultural possibilities your city must offer, for free. Waterford celebrates Culture Night with over 30 different happenings. Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. Culture Night comprises of hundreds of events across Ireland and overseas.

If you are part of an art’s and cultural organisations or run a venue of any shape or size get in contact with Waterford City and County Council’s Arts Office Conor Nolan conornolan@waterfordcouncil.ie to find out how to get involved! Visit culturenight.ie for further information

Visit www.centralarts.ie for further information

WATERFORD VIKING TRIANGLE EVENT GUIDE

Bishops Palace

Central Arts

Kite Design Studios

The Mall, The Viking Triangle, Waterford City, X91 E279 www.waterfordtreasures.com | granaryrecep@waterfordcouncil.ie +353 0) 761 10 2650

Central Hall, 123A Parade Quay, The Viking Triangle, Waterford www.centralarts.ie centralartswaterford@gmail.com +353 (0) 86 454 3246

11 Henrietta Street, The Viking Triangle. | +353 (0) 51 858 914

Medieval Museum

Central Library - Index Gallery

The Mall, The Viking Triangle | www.themunsterbar.com +353 (0)51 874 656

The Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, The Viking Triangle, Waterford X91 K10E | musicathemuseum@gmail.com +353 (0) 761 10 2501

Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford, X91 V045 www.waterfordcity.ie/library | djohnston@waterfordcouncil.ie +353 (0) 51 849 975

Goma Contemporary Art Gallery

Christ Church Cathedral

The Quay, The Viking Triangle, Waterford City www.heritageireland.ie | reginaldstower@opw.ie +353 (0) 51 304 220

Cathedral Square, The Viking Triangle, Waterford www.ChristChurchwaterford.com | +353 (0)51 858 958

Fat Angel 1 Cathedral Square, Waterford, X91 A447 FB: fatangel1 | 087 278 9494

The Mall, Waterford, X91PK15 www.waterford-music.org | info@waterford-music.org +353 (0) 51 874 912 Dock Road

120 Parade Quay, Waterford, X91WY9X www.fumballyexchange.com | fexwaterford@gmail.com

Theatre Royal Waterford The Mall, The Viking Triangle, Waterford www.theatreroyal.ie | boxoffice theatreroyal.ie +353 (0) 51 874 402

The Reg

Greyfriar’s Municipal Art Gallery

The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, The Mall, Waterford, X91 VXE0 info@thw.ie | +353 (0) 51 862 300

Waterford Discover Ireland Centre

Jordan’s American Bar 123 Parade Quay, The Viking Triangle | +353 (0) 51 875 024

120, Parade Quay, The Viking Triangle, Waterford City www.jackswalkingtours.com | jackburtch@iol.ie +353 (0) 51 875 823

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Greyfriar’s Street, The Viking Triangle, Waterford City, X91 CF95 www.waterfordarts.com | arts@waterfordcouncil.ie +353 (0) 51 849983

2 Mall Lane, The Viking Triangle | +353 (0) 51 855 095

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The Mall, The Viking Triangle ,Waterford City www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com houseofwaterfordcrystal@wwrd.com +353 (0) 51 317 000

The Munster Bar

The Reg Bar, 2, The Mall, Waterford www.thereg.ie info@thereg.ie | +353 (0) 51 583 000

Fumbally Exchange

House of Waterford Crystal

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