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Viking Fishing Net Weight
On Thursday, 18th June 2026, I had the opportunity, as a member of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society, to join other members for a private visit to view the new excavations at the internationally important Woodstown Viking settlement. The site, which...
Saltees to Waterford City by steamer in 1888
A journey from the Saltees to Waterford city by steamer in 1888. Taken from the book A Trip to the South of Ireland by John Otteran Downey WATERFORD HARBOUR, RIVER AND CITY If daylight serves, our tourist friend may conclude that he sniffs as well as sights land on...
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
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
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,...
Project featured on Steady As She Goes Podcast
I was delighted to be featured on an episode of the very popular maritime podcast Steady As She Goes with host Captain Seán Boyce of Rosslare. The episode covers a wealth of topical stories of the coast, including a proposed new maritime history gallery in Waterford,...