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Champion Artistic Excellence at This Year’s Imagine Arts Festival

October 23, 2023

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of the arts as the Imagine Arts Festival 2023 returns to captivate imaginations from tomorrow, October 24, and running through Sunday, October 29…all around Waterford City. Under the visionary leadership of Festival Director, Sinéad Dunphy, this year’s programme ushers in a new era of artistic exploration and innovation.

Celebrate Our County and Culture at the Comeragh’s Wild Festival

July 6, 2023

The Comeragh’s Wild Festival 2023 kicks off today and runs until Sunday with a packed schedule of events. The festival, celebrating its ninth year, is a great way to explore the breathtaking region of the county from the Copper Coast to the Comeragh Mountains and Nire Valley. It will be an unforgettable four days of music, theatre, outdoor activities and family fun.

Easter Trails, Exotic Animals and Boat Trips: Fun Family Adventures to Enjoy in Waterford While the Kids Are Off School

April 4, 2023

Bring the kids to a mini zoo, explore Waterford’s ancient history, traverse a beautiful stretch of the Blackwater river, take in the spectacular gardens at Mount Congreve or cycle the Greenway and stop for lunch on route. There are plenty of ways to entertain the kids while they’re on their Easter holidays. Here are five family-friendly activities to partake in the county.

Imagine Recap Day 5—Bonnets, Bands, Banter and Books

October 30, 2022

Saturday was a day of fun and celebration at the Imagine Arts Festival with a 9 a.m. in Jordan’s bar for their 10th annual Booze, Blaas and Banter get-together. Writer’s Weekend, as part of the Imagine Festival, also got off to a flying start with book talks hosted by Eimear Cheasty. We finished off with a special gig performed by local musicians in Patrick’s Gateway to celebrate John Palmer’s 35 years in business in the city.

Spraypainting, Sea Shanties, Single Launches and Folk Singing…Sessions to Check Out on the Final Day of the Imagine Arts Festival

October 30, 2022

And so it’s here–the last day of what has been a brilliant festival…and there is so much to enjoy before the final act on Sunday night. Start your day with spraypainting then take a tour of Waterford City to see how our ancestors lived. There’s single and book launches…and do not miss award-winning Dublin folk singer John Francis Flynn in St. Patrick’s Gateway. There’s so much to see and do…so get yourself into town!