Deise Diaries

This Comeragh Food Tour Offers a Mountain of Experiences

September 12, 2023

Taste Waterford, the food and drink network of the county, launched a new food tour in May this year…and it’s growing in popularity with locals and tourists alike. The focus of the tour is on the Comeragh Mountains and gives you the opportunity to see what it’s like to live and work in this special landscape.

Food Sustainability Takes Centre Stage at Waterford’s Harvest Festival

September 6, 2023

Visitors to Waterford’s Harvest Festival this weekend (September 8 to 10) are invited to step into a world of culinary curiosity and thought-provoking discussions. GIY (Grow It Yourself) will present a captivating lineup of talks and debates that delve into the heart of pressing food issues with a series of free talks on the “Food Matters” stage, proudly sponsored by Waterford Chamber Skillnet.

As Summer in the City Comes to a Close…Here’s What’s on in Waterford This Weekend

August 24, 2023

Just as the sun is finally coming out and it’s already the end of the summer. But there’s one final weekend to get out and enjoy some live music all around the city and coast. Summer in the City exits with a bang with bands and DJ’s lined up from the Apple Market to O’Connell Street. Plus, Havenstock—The Haven Hotel’s small music festival—is on all weekend, starting with a George Michael tribute act tonight and ending on Sunday with a double bill of Queen and Guns and Roses tribute bands. Rock on…

Your Guide to Live Music This Weekend in Waterford

August 18, 2023

With only two more weekends of Summer in the City, the beat goes on all around town. O’Connell Street hosts a Ska Weekend…Waterford Walls closes its 2023 festival with some brilliant music at the Forum Festival Hub…and the races are on in Tramore so the Vic is providing a great line-up with the Strobes, Renegades and Fuse Trio.

The Blame…And How To Avoid It

August 17, 2023

Written and directed by Liam Meagher and performed by the super talented cast of Waterford Youth Arts in association with Garter Lane Arts Centre, “The Blame…And How To Avoid It” is a hilarious coming of age tale.

What’s on This Weekend in the Déise

August 10, 2023

After the buzz of Spraoi and All Together Now last weekend, let’s keep the party rolling in Waterford for even more events and live music to look forward to this weekend. WLR/Sanofi Waterford Music Week Showcase, in association with Summer in the City, will host Backroad Smoker’s Club, Cal Pacino, 2Time Charlie, Conor Clancy, Big Yellow Jacket, Yung Shakur, Sara Lou, Shane Barry and One Morning in August on O’Connell Street from 1 p.m. on Saturday.