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Recap Day 6: Art, Folk, Sea Shanties and a DJ Set—The Final Day of Imagine Was Sublime

October 31, 2022

There’s a touch of FOMO here today with the end of what has been a brilliant week of culture, history, art, music and a whole lot more. Celebrating 21 years, 2022’s Imagine Arts Festival is done and dusted and we’re sad to have no more events to attend. Here’s a recap of what happened on the final day of Imagine.

Imagine Day 4: Headbanging in the Gateway—Where Moonlight Benjamin Rocked the House

October 29, 2022

More than 15 events throughout Friday had us hopping from venue to venue all over town for culture, history, heritage, drama, poetry, literature and music. Friday’s festival finished with Moonlight Benjamin in St. Patrick’s Gateway…and what a finale it was. Moonlight’s magnetic presence and energy captivated the crowd from the moment she stepped barefoot on stage.

Imagine Day 5: Booze, Blaas and Banter—What Better Way to Start Your Day!

October 28, 2022

We’re on the second last day of what has been an epic festival and it’s a jam packed schedule this Saturday. Start the day in Jordan’s for the annual booze, blaas and banter…always guaranteed to be a bit of craic. Then add in a bit of art, poetry, music and more…and that’s your Saturday sorted!

Waterford Poetry Prize Winners 2022

October 28, 2022

The Arts Office, Waterford City and County Council is pleased to announce the winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize at the Waterford Writers Weekend.

Show off your talent at Open Mic’s 5 Year Anniversary celebration

January 25, 2020

Whatever you like to do, if you do it well then there’s a slot for you at Central Arts Open Mic night. Sharing is caring.

Spooky Words with Modwords

October 4, 2019

Modwords is a writers collective currently in its fourth year and came about at the back of a pub in Waterford. As well as open mic nights all year round, Anna Jordan, Founder of Modwords runs creative writing workshops too. A great excuse to showcase some of Waterford’s budding writers and share our literary talents!