Outing to Kilbarry Church with Dave Pollock 27/08/23

 Join us at Kilbarry at 2pm on Sunday afternoon for our last Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society outing of the summer when Dave Pollock, local archaeologist, will show us around Kilbarry church and graveyard in Waterford's western suburbs.

We meet on Sunday, August 27th at 2pm in the Lacken Road Business Park (X91 YK49)

 

Kilbarry is best known for the remains of its medieval church, which was controlled by the Knights Templar in the 12th and 13th century. However, this part of Waterford has a rich heritage stretching from the earliest Neolithic farmers to the late medieval period which has been revealed in a series of archaeological excavations directed by Dave Pollock in the vicinity of the church.

Members Free, & €5 for Non-Members.

Free Event for Heritage Week 2023 - Short Talks

 As its contribution to National Heritage Week the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society  is delighted to host a free public event on Friday Aug. 18th at 6 pm in St Patrick's Gateway Centre, Waterford. 

The event comprises a series of short talks by members of the Society on various aspects of Waterford 's rich heritage. 

The talks will cover a miscellany of subjects ranging from Waterford's oldest continuously inhabited house to tales of the patriot Thomas Francis Meagher and more besides.

Outing to Passage East with John Burke 10/08/2023

Join us for an outing to historic Passage East, on the west shore of Waterford Harbour. Passage East's location has meant that over the centuries it has been a fishing port, fortress and ferry point. The village's rich heritage reflects these various functions. 

Our outing will be led by John Burke, noted local historian and author.