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Tides and Tales is a free-to-access site that profiles the very best of Waterford and the surrounding areas’ maritime heritage.
Since 2014 the site has continued to offer high quality content every month showcasing the richness of our maritime past. The story count is now approaching 500 tales of ships, trades, people and the communities of the area.
This maritime heritage project is a community initiative which depends on the generosity of its subscribers and those who visit our site. If you feel that you’ve got value from the website, or if you would like to support the work into the future you can make a donation below.
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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, ...
Maritime Heritage Course
The Tides & Tales team are delighted to announce that we are hosting a maritime heritage training course commencing in the Waterford harbour area in February in partnership with WWETB Adult & Community Education. Information sessions It's something we have...
Brendan Dunne retires after 40 years with Dunmore East RNLI
On Saturday 3rd of January 2026, Brendan Dunne retired from his voluntary position with Dunmore East RNLI. As far as I am aware, he was the longest-serving member at the time of his retirement. An incredible 40 years of service as a Crew Member, Navigator, and...
A Dark Christmas: Waterford’s Hurricane of 1825
For many of us, Christmas is a time of goodwill and making merry, if you are fortunate enough and depending on what you do for a living. For seafarers, it tends to be just another time of the year. But in the days of sail, it was also a sailor’s lottery of favourable...
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