WAHS Last Outing of the season - T F Meagher

Our outings season is coming to an end, and we'll stay in the city, through the streets of Waterford with Dr M J Hearne who will bring us on the Thomas Francis Meagher Trail on Thursday 26 July.

Meet outside the Granville Hotel, The Quay, Waterford, at 7.15 pm.

High Crosses and Passage Tombs In The Rain

Passion for the past prevailed on Thursday 28 June and members and friends gathered on the car park of Anthony's Inn to meet Mr Joe Sullivan.  Everybody was well equipped with rain jackets, umbrellas and wellies. 

We started at Kilkieran Cemetary, then on to Knockroe Passage tombs and finished at Ahenny. Unfortunately as it was getting darker and the rain was getting heavier we didn't stop at the Slate Quarries. [To see more pictures of the outing click  here]

An Irish solution to an Irish problem: the sound system had its very own umbrella!

One of the high crosses in Kilkieran .

Getting a closer look at the carvings inside.

Not everyone could fit in! 

High cross in Ahenny

Last Outings of the Season: Duiske Abbey & T. F. Meagher

We are coming to the end of our outings season, with 2 events
remaining on the agenda.

On Sunday next, 15 July, Mr Owen Doyle will be our guide in
Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.

Meeting point: Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh,  at 2.30 pm


Then on Thursday 26 July the last outing will be in Waterford City,
starting outside the Granville Hotel at 7.15 pm, on the  Thomas
Francis Meagher Trail, with Dr M.J. Hearne.

Robert Boyle Summer School

The Robert Boyle Summer School will take place on July 15 -18. Described as a celebration of  Robert Boyle's life, works, and legacy, it is however 'not a "scientific conference" but will be of special interest to scientists, engineers, technologists, along with historians, educators and anyone with an interest in the progress of human thought. As well as talks and discussions, there will be a costumed recreation of Boyle's most famous experiments, a guided tour of the castle gardens, a visit to St. Carthage's Cathedral, a walk in the Blackwater Valley and a coach tour of the surrounding countryside.

For more details and full programme of events go to http://www.robertboyle.ie/robert-boyle-summer-school

'High Crosses, Slate Quarries and Passage Tomb' - 28th June Outing

Our next outing will take place on Thursday 28th June: 'High Crosses, Slate Quarries and Passage Tomb' :We'll follow Mr Joe Sullivan to the high crosses of Ahenny and Kilkieran, the nearby slate quarries and all going well weatherwise we'll get to Knockroe Passage Tomb, not necessarily in that order! . Meet at 7.15 pm at the car park of Anthony's Inn, Piltown.


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WAHS First Outing of 2012: Kells Priory, Co Kilkenny

After several days of torrential rain, our first outing of the year seemed to be doomed, however the Prior(s) of Kells must have looked favorably on our visit as we didn't have any rain while following Ben Murtagh around the old Augustinian Priory. We learned about the various phases of the site, and the lifestyle of the small community.
Founded at the end of the 12th century by Geoffrey Fitz Robert (brother-in-law to Strongbow and knight of William Marshall) the Priory succeeded an earlier church dedicated to St Kieran. Four Augustinian Canons were recruited from Cornwall and brought to Kells. Augustinians were allowed to received tithes and were permitted to serve as parish priests, as opposed to Cistercians who were not allowed to be close to towns or accept tithes.

Entering one of the towers 

Looking up: evidence of  floors, fireplaces, doors, windows and even 'window seats' 

The Chapter House

The South Tower had a dovecote inside (visible through the square opening) 

In the 15th century it became necessary to reinforce the defenses of the area and the seven towers we see today are proof of the strength of the work. Another feature is - the original rendering is still visible on some of  the walls.

WAHS First summer outing: Kells Priory, Co Kikenny

On Thursday 7th June, the first outing of the season will bring us to Kells Priory in Co. Kilkenny. Mr Ben Murtagh will lead a guided tour of one of the most impressive monuments of medieval Ireland.

The meeting point is Kells at 7.15pm.

From Waterford, take the direction of Stoneyford and turn left at the end of the main street. There are parking spaces at the site.

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