Tuesday October 25, 2022
Heritage and history:
- What: Behind Closed Doors—The Waterford Distillery Tour
- Where: Waterford Distillery, Grattan Quay
- When: 12 p.m.
This event is a guided tour of Waterford Distillery. The original brewery was established on-site on Grattan Quay in 1792. It later became Cherry’s Brewery. Now alongside the historic buildings stands the modern Waterford Distillery, converted from brewery to distillery by Mark Reynier in 2015.
Heritage and history:
- What: Let’s Talk Waterford: Tides & Tales, in the Great Western’s Wake
- Where: Jordan’s Bar, the Quay
- When: 1 p.m.
Andrew Doherty of Tides & Tales fame tells of the generations of Waterford people who travelled and worked aboard the SS Great Western—a ship that connected Waterford port with Fishguard in Wales from 1934 to 1966.
In that time, the quays bustled with animal exports and imported goods from our nearest neighbour. The ship became a symbol of a vibrant and changing country. Andrew relates the story of the ship, its cargos, her toiling crew and many passengers.
Heritage and history:
- What: Folklore.ie Waterford and Newfoundland: A Connection “So Far”
- Where: Granville Hotel, the Quay
- When: 7.30 p.m.
In the early 1600s ships started to sail from Europe to newly discovered cod fishing grounds of Newfoundland. Because cod fed the armies of the world, Newfoundland became a very lucrative destination.
By the 17th century an Irish dimension was introduced to the cod fisheries in the form of workers for the fish trade. Between 1800 and 1830, over 35,000 people from Waterford City and beyond settled in sparsely populated Newfoundland. The south-east Irish brought with them their own traditions and customs.
Find out more about this extraordinary story and a connection like no other…anywhere else in the world.
This event will also be live-streamed on Waterford.FYI and WLR FM.
Music
- What: Moncrieff
- Where: Christ Church Cathedral
- When: 8.30 p.m.
The Imagine Arts Festival is excited to host Waterford singer Moncrieff in the historic Christ Church Cathedral. Hugely popular here, across the pond and beyond, the Tramore man is known for his soulful voice. Even Elton John and has taken notice of his talent!
Music:
- What: John Palmer Rhythm Route
- Where: Geoffs, Tullys, Phil Grimes, Jordans and Uisce Beatha
- When: Starting on Tuesday, October 25 until Sunday, October 30
Heineken and John Palmer Music collaborate with local bars to promote free live music adding more culture and rhythm to the Imagine Festival 21st birthday and 35 Years of John Palmer Music Shop. For more information, see: John Palmer Rhythm Route > Imagine Arts Festival
