Heritage Week Activities at the Bishop's Palace

Illustrated free talks @ the

Bishop’s Palace

(to book in: 051 - 849650)

Monday 22, 1.15-1.45pm (then going on to 2.15)

‘Irish 18th century furniture’ - George Williams

Tuesday 23, 1.15-1.45pm

‘John Redmond’ - Donnchadh Ó Ceallacháin

Wednesday 24, 4-5pm

Being a child in 18^th century Waterford

(workshop, 8years+, booking essential) - Rosemary Ryan

Wednesday 24, 8-9.15pm

‘Superb 18^th century fireplaces: the genius of the Irish craftsman’ - Patrick Pilkington

Thursday 25, 1.15-1.45pm

‘Waterford and World War I’ - Gordon Power

Friday 26, 1.15-1.45pm

‘I found bricks, I left marble, Thomas Milles, bishop of Waterford 1708-1740’ – Julian Walton

Sunday 28 All Day – FREE ADMISSION

Last Outing of 2011: Dunhill Castle & Graveyard

On Thursday last, more than 20 members and friends gathered at the bridge on the Anne river to meet up with Julian Walton. Little did we know that far from being a stroll in the park, it would turn out to be a rock climbing experience!

We did make it to the top however, and tried to imagine the castle in its heydays, when the Anne river was fully navigable, and later in less favorable times, when it was besieged by Cromwellian soldiers.

We discovered a small medieval graveyard and parish church, the whole staircase of the church having collapsed spectacularly in one block.

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