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Geoffrey Spencer’s Oriental Gamble
Geoffrey Spencer was the founder of the Spencer shipping operation which burst into life with an all or nothing bet on Waterford's quays in 1869. This story charts the family shipping enterprise that flourished for almost 50 years from the initial fateful risk on the...
Bolton’s Doorway?
At a recent event to unveil an interpretation board at Old Faithlegg Church, my daughter Ellen and I were assisting Damien McLellan with the set up. While we put the world to rights, we fell to discussing the perplexing question of why a large doorway was on the north...
Cirilo Amorós centenary
On Sunday, 15 Feb 2026 the good folk of Stradbally, Co Waterford, unveiled an information board to commemorate the events of 100 years previous when a Spanish registered ship steamed onto the rocks at Ballyvooney Cove. The events of that day were relived in words,...
Old Faithlegg Church Interpretation Board Unveiled
On Thursday, 22nd January 2026, a new interpretation board was unveiled at Old Faithlegg Church. The event was the fulfilment of a promise from over twenty years ago - one that we made when fundraising to maintain and preserve the fabric of the 13th Century Norman era...
Bristol to Waterford Steamer Services 1823 -1939
Waterford has a long association with Bristol. Following the arrival of Henry II to Waterford in 1171 the harbor area was carved up by merchants, knights and religious, many with a connection to the inland port of Bristol in SW England. The city developed on a point...
Tall Tales
Update - Show is now SOLD OUT Book now for the Minaun Community Theatre Group's new production - Tall Tales - featuring 4 short plays written, directed and performed by members of our local east Waterford community. The plays are - 'Strong Tea' by yours truly, ...