Archive for the ‘Art & Literature’ Category
Where We Belong
A spectacular collection of paintings by local artist Sinéad Hehir went on show last Saturday afternoon in The Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan.
Those in attendance to see the work of this popular and talented young artist packed the Arts Centre to capacity. ‘Where We Belong’ showcases Sinéad’s uniquely distinctive style and the appearance [...]
Teenage Kicks
WAMA’s autumn schedule is in full swing and next up on the bill is their Teenage Kicks night especially for teenagers on Friday 9th October. Waterford’s finest teenage bands will be rocking it out live on stage in WAMA’s Live Room Theatre from 7pm until 9pm. This is an opportunity to see the future [...]
Public hanging at Central Arts
Central Arts will host the return by popular demand of John McKenna’s critically-acclaimed play Lucinda Sly on 10th October.
Written and directed by the renowned Carlow born writer John MacKenna and produced by Mend & Makedo Theatre Co, the play reveals the true story of the last woman who was publicly hanged in Ireland. Lucinda’s [...]
Riots at Garter Lane?
A highlight of the Imagine Festival will be the performances of The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge by Blue Raincoat Theatre Company for three performances only from Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th October at Garter Lane.
Set on the West Coast of Ireland, it is a tale of heroism and revulsion in [...]
Somebody and Nobody
Waterford actor Darren Malone stars in Stagemad Theatre Company’s production of Somebody & Nobody at Central Arts during the upcoming Imagine Arts Festival.
This dark revenge comedy, written by Cork playwright Ian Wild, revolves around two housemates who are polar opposites. Darren plays Nobody (opposite Richard Clare’s Somebody) in what will be his fifteenth (yes, FIFTEENTH) [...]
The Bilberry Goats…THIRD TIME LUCKY
The Bilberry Goats bring their inimitable style of chaotic sketch comedy to Garter Lane, 8th to 10th October, with the Third Time Lucky World Tour. This will be the Goat’s third visit to the Lane and they’re promising a show that is very much inspired by life imitating art, according to writer Tony Corcoran.
“There’s a [...]
Culture Night proves a great city success
This year’s Culture Night, which was held on Friday last, proved to be a great success.
The warm autumn evening meant that people could watch bands perform outdoors without being too cold.
The De La Salle Scout Pipe Band played in front of the House of Waterford Crystal on the Mall and attracted, tourists, locals and interest [...]
City of Sanctuary status marked at Diversity Festival
Waterford’s second Diversity Festival was launched last Wednesday in Waterford’s St Patrick’s Gateway, during which the city was declared Ireland’s second Sanctuary City, following in Dublin’s footsteps.
Aodhan O Riordan, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, praised the Waterford initiative and the four-day festival which ran in the city last week.
With [...]
Tourists rank Medieval Museum among the best
Waterford’s Medieval Museum has made the latest TripAdvisor’s ‘Top 10′ list of Irish Museums in the Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Based on user reviews, the list compiled by the American travel website is viewed by millions around the world, meaning Waterford Treasures will be a must-see for countless visitors who plan their trip to Ireland online.
The list [...]
City of Culture bid could lead to millions
Speaking to The Munster Express, Derry City Council Arts Officer Brendan McMenamin referred to the (Stg) £20 million in funding Derry received when winning the UK City of Culture bid two years ago, of which £3.5m was spent on marketing.
New tourist-related jobs were created in Derry thanks to winning the bid, which included the construction [...]