Ballyhack Castle

Ballyhack Castle

Introduction Ballyhack Castle is a 15th century tower house with some amazing defensive features and an interesting story to tell. Strategically located on the historic Waterford harbour, the castle has witnessed almost 600 years of Irish history, its village and hill...
Maritime Gallery Open Days

Maritime Gallery Open Days

In April 2026, an exciting and long-overdue announcement was made – that a permanent Maritime Gallery would be created in Waterford City. A series of open days will be hosted around the county in May, and the plan is for the gallery to open early in 2027. Tides...
Peggy Clarke WREN

Peggy Clarke WREN

There’s a notable WWII war grave in the grounds of the Brass Cock church- or offically St. Thomas’s Church, on the Dunmore Road, Waterford. What sets it apart as a war grave, is that it is for a young woman – a Wren, Margaret Marion Clarke. Margaret, pet name Peggy,...
Captain Peter White of New Ross

Captain Peter White of New Ross

Captain Peter White was born in New Ross (Rosbercon) in 1816. He first went to sea around 1831, obtained his Masters Certificate of Service (No. 48.536) on 1 February 1851 at Gloucester and worked for the William Graves & Sons, shipping company of New Ross,...