The construction of Dunmore Pier

by | Dec 9, 2016 | Built Heritage, Dunmore East

In 1824 Rev Richard Hopkins Ryland published The history, topography and antiquities of the County and City of Waterford.  The Dungarvan native and amateur historian had set out to challenge “the incorrect ideas and false representations of flying...

Lime kilns of the harbour

by | Dec 2, 2016 | Built Heritage

A lime kiln is a structure that uses heat to break down limestone rock into limestone powder. The kiln sites that remain in the harbor are based on a similar design and probably date back to the mid-18th century. Most of these kilns are double kilns, meaning they have...
Waterford- November 1784; a Frenchmans view

Waterford- November 1784; a Frenchmans view

by | Nov 25, 2016 | Waterford History

The Marquis de Bombells visited Waterford in November 1784, and over a week, made some observations on the area which he probably would not have had the time for, except that he was waiting on a ship to take him away.  Similar indeed, to another foreign visitor we...