On Friday 26th January 2024, genealogist and local historian Tony Hennessy, will deliver a talk titled ‘‘Annestown, Lovely Annestown – oh do you wonder why I dream of you!’’.
This talk is an exploration of the origins, history and development of the village of Annestown, Co. Waterford from its beginnings in the very late 1700s, through the 1800s to the mid-1900s, insofar as all that can be encapsulated within a short presentation.
While the history of Annestown House and its several incumbents ie. Henry Cole, the Palliser and the Galloway families all necessarily play a central part in the story of the Annestown and in the presentation other less prominent members of the community also feature in the story. ‘History remembers the celebrated; genealogy remembers them all’.
Tony will be exploring the earliest of days in the shape of fascinating new findings from recent excavations at the nearby promontory fort. Tony will also look at Annestown before it became Annestown.
We will hear of The Earl of Enniskillen and his cousin Henry St. George Cole, who played a significant role in the story of Annestown.
EXCLUSIVE! Tony will also reveal for the first time who the ‘Anne’ of Annestown is!!
Then there is Ann’s Town Hotel and the latest craze of Sea Bathing - and its impact on the village
Shipwrecks, seaweed, songs, cycling, cauliflower, a swimming pig and even a village pub may also be discussed, with some wistful poetry to finish.
As usual, the lecture will take place at 8 PM in St Patrick's Gateway Centre, Patrick Street, Waterford Eircode X91 YX61
