Waterford City Event Guide

Teegan

Grow It Yourself Ireland are having their annual gathering in Waterford City on Saturday, September 10th.

It's a great chance to get involved whether you're a casual or avid gardener. Or even a foodie with a general interest. There's +30 workshops and talks featuring Darina Allen, Duncan Stewart, John McKenna and many more.

More info and tickets are available here:

http://www.giyireland.com/market/events/

And theres even something for the kids too!

GiveEmHellKid

Garterlane.ie
The play has been devised by 21 young actors and written by local writer Adam Wallace over a six week period. Scotland's renowned Scott Johnston is on board as director. It's a local production showcasing upcoming, young talent and it's really worth seeing. Everyone knows someone who is/was a member of Wya in the past and they must know how incredible the origination is in giving young people a chance to have their talents shown! For that alone you should really check it out! I can also personally say the play is absolutely brilliant and will shock some people by how brilliant it is! A quick summery of the idea is bellow and for more information check out this Get your tickets before they sell out!

'Who was the first man on the moon? What are the trick cards in a game of switch? When did Waterford last win an all Ireland? Where did I leave my keys?.. A question is easy, only if you know the answer. But what if that question was Who am I? . . and you couldn't answer."

Waterford City Council Library Services

Heritage Week 2011: Your History. Your Culture. Your Nature.
National Heritage Week (August 20th to 28th) is a week long celebration of who we are and where we come from. Waterford City Council Library Service is taking this opportunity to provide a week long celebration of our heritage. Events for children and adults will inform and enthral, examining nature, history, and the rich tradition of storytelling in Ireland.



Programme of events:
Eco Fairy Tails for 5 to 7 year olds with Heather Cagney
Story telling and puppets with Heather Cagney, Ecologist and Leader of the Waterford Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust. In Eco-fairy Tails, young children can learn all about the wonderful Deise outdoors and the many enthralling, fascinating creatures in the wild. Heather and the children will work together to give voice (and hopefully sound effects) to the various creatures that populate the fairy tales of Maisie and Harry, Lutra Keystone, The Creaky Crake and others.
Ardkeen Library: Saturday 20 August : 10:30 - 11:15
Central Library: Saturday 20 August : 15:00 - 15:45
Admission: Free. Booking necessary.

Eddie Lenihan, renowned Irish Seanchaí will tell tall tales and stories to celebrate the tradition of storytelling in Ireland.
Central Library: Wednesday 24 August : 18:00 - 19:30
Admission: Free. Booking necessary. Not suitable for children

An illustrated talk on the history and heritage of the River Suir by Michael Fewer, author of many books on walking in Ireland and particularly in his native Waterford.
Ardkeen Library: Thursday 25 August : 18:30 - 19:30
Admission: Free. Booking necessary

Tribute to Very Rev. Canon Patrick Poer, D. Litt., M.R.I.A. 1862 - 1951
Unveiling of the commemorative bust in honour of Canon Power, renowned Waterford archaeologist & historian by Mayor of Waterford City, Councillor Pat Hayes. Mr Donald Brady, ex-County Librarian will give a talk on the life and work of the Canon. This event will be followed by refreshments.
Central Library Friday 26th August: 17:00 – 18:00
Admission: Free. No booking necessary
DIRECTLY FOLLOWED BY…
Margaret Aylward: A Controversial And Courageous Waterford Woman With A Mission : Lecture on Margaret Aylward (1810 - 1889) in her beloved home city of Waterford by Dr. Jacinta Prunty
Central Library: Friday 26 August : 18:00 - 19:00

“Faces of Courage, Forgotten Heroes”: Discover your family’s military past.
Central Library: Wednesday 31st August 2011 18:00 to 19:00
Admission: Free
Event Description: Many Irish families had relatives of friends who served in the armed forces during the two world wars and in earlier conflicts. Learn more about your family’s military past with Gordon Power and Eddie O’Sullivan
Learn how to trace your military ancestors. Explore resources on the internet and in the library.

To book please phone Central Library 051 849975 or Ardkeen Library at 051 849755

Waterford City Council Library Services

St Brigid's Family & Community centre will restart it's popular parent & toddler morning on Tuesday, September 6th in Central Library. The parent & toddler group is held every Tuesday from 10.30am - 12pm, all welcome! Contact Liz on 051 – 375261 for more.

Waterford City Council Library Services

Look after your mental heath! Learn to deal with stress & protect your mental health, this Saturday Aug 27th at 3pm, Ardkeen Library, Waterford. Info & volunteer from mental health organisation will be on hand to discuss the importance of your mental well-being.

Leopardi

The Waterford Philosophical Society Presents:

An Introduction to Philosophy and Literature

This lecture will take place at Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill, Waterford City, on Monday, 3 October at 7:30 pm.


General topics to be covered by this lecture include:

The relationship between literature and philosophical conceptions of truth.

Philosophy as literature.

Literature as philosophy.

Philosophy in literature.

Literature in philosophy.

Philosophical theories of interpretation.

Literature and morality.

Literature and ideology.

No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend. For further information, please visit http://waterford-philosophy.com/, http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/g...13983621964278, or e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie.

Waterford City Council Library Services

Culture Night is a national event, taking place in cultural institutions all over Ireland on the the night of September 23rd. Theatres, galleries, libraries, churches and centres will offer FREE performances, tours, talks and exhibitions all evening.

Waterford City Council Arts Office hosts a massive Arts Fair in the vestibule at the Theatre Royal Waterford. Featuring the work of artists and craftspeople as well as displays from youth groups, theatre groups, resource organisations, venues and music groups, the Waterford Arts Fair is the ideal opportunity to find out what's happening over the coming months. Discounts on events and free tickets up for grabs on the night! Theatre Royal from 7 - 9pm.

Waterford City Council Library Servics willl host an evening lecture with well-known genealogist John Grenham, author of the invaluable How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors, now in it's fourth edition. Central Library at 6pm.

Other Culture Night events in Waterford city: http://www.culturenight.ie/2011/08/waterford/

Please add any other events you know of or are organising around the city!

EI787

In its first visit to Waterford, the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning chamber choir New Dublin Voices and its conductor Bernie Sherlock explore a Tale of Two Masses written almost 500 hundred years apart: the sublime Missa Aeterna Christi Munera by Palestrina, and the prophetic and unconventional Missa Tiburtina by Giles Swayne.

Fresh from its clean sweep of 6 awards at the 11th International Choir Contest of Flanders-Maasmechelen in Belgium (including Choir of the Festival and Best Contemporary Work), NDV will also pay tribute to Waterford-based composer, Ben Hanlon, who has written two works in the last two years for the choir. New Dublin Voices will also perform a selection of other sacred pieces including Beati Quorum Via by Stanford and Z. Randall Stroope’s The Conversion of Saul, his graphic and electrifying depiction of Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus.


Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford, Saturday November 5th, 8pm

This programme will be repeated in Dublin in St. Ann’s Church Dawson St., on Friday November 11th at 8pm.


Tickets: €15/€10 (conc.) available at the door.

Waterford City Council Library Services

Do you use your credit card online on a regular basis?

Do you wonder sometimes as to whether the details you give over the internet are kept safe and confidential?

Are the goods you receive always up to the standard you expect?

Are you, like many others, planning to use your credit card online in the run up to the busy Christmas shopping period?

If so, you should call in to the Central Library, Lady Lane on Friday 4th November where an expert from the European Consumer Centre, an EU agency based in Dublin, will give a talk on how to shop safely online and how to avoid buying forged or below standard goods. The talk is being hosted by the Europe Direct Information Centre (EDIC) and will begin at 10.30am. The talk will be followed by a question and answer session. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free but advance booking is essential. To book a place call into the Central Library or ring (051) 849975 or 849751.

For more info on your rights when shopping online, see http://www.eccireland.ie/

MFZ

Waterford Harbour Sub Aqua Club are holding a charity Try - a - Dive event in the Waterford Crystal Pool on Sunday 6th November at 1pm. All proceeds from the event will go to the cardiac unit at Waterford Regional Hospital. Fully qualified instructors will be on hand to guide you through your first dive and provide all the equipment needed. Its a great chance to try something new and help a good cause at the same time. If you don't fancy getting wet but would like information on diving around Waterford or our training program which starts in January there will be club members on hand to give you all the information. For details call 087 6852092.

old gregg

Parallel Shed's film, SIRRA made possible through the hard work of a dedicated team of talented, skilled, creative and selfless collaborators will be screened in a spectacular location, St. Patricks Church, Patrick Street, Waterford this NOVEMBER 17, 18 and 19 with a musical ensemble performing a live and original score.

Doors 8pm

Tickets €10 available at the door. Concessions €8
Event Page on FB: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=285743931448139

Directed by Stephen Walsh and starring Dayna Killian, the film is the culmination of an all-encompassing creative process which started in the hands of creative writers Anna Jordan and Vinne O'Shea. From there it has been moulded into a visual story captured in still images through the lenses of photographers Tanya Keane, Dave Manser, Keith Currams, Katie Kavanagh and Aaron Bolger. The big-screen showcase of the film will be accompanied by the Sirra musical ensemble who together with Musical Director Éadaoin Breathnach, have created an original score specifically for the film. The creative process has been supported by a large production team including set designer, production manager/assistants, costume designers, prop managers, scenic artists, stage managers, graphic designers and many more lending a helping hand to the realisation of the project.

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To open each night of the Sirra film showings, miXile (Michael Shanahan) will perform pieces from Berlin Alexanderplatz, his forthcoming album. miXile has been composing ambient electronic music/sound art for over 20 years, released 7 albums and regularly performs at festivals and events around Europe. Each night's performance will be improvised and unique.
http://www.mixile.com

Leopardi

The Waterford Philosophical Society Presents:

An Introduction to The Philosophy of Mind

This lecture will take place at Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill, Waterford City, on Monday, 5 December at 7:30 pm.


General topics to be covered by this lecture include:

The Problem of Other Minds

Dualism

Analytical Behaviourism

The Mind/Brain Identity Theory

Functionalism

Personal Identity and its Continuity

Non-Reductive Monism

No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend. For further information, please visit http://waterford-philosophy.com/, http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/g...13983621964278, or e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie.

superglue

Hey all.

For any fans of quality House music one of Europe's finest DJs and producers, Christopher Rau makes his Waterford debut this coming Saturday, November 19th in the newly revamped Loft. Doors @ 9pm. Free in before 11pm/only €5 after. Strictly over 18s.

More info on the following:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003066548496
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194897630585726
http://soundcloud.com/christopher-rau
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Christopher+Rau

Leopardi

The Waterford Philosophical Society Presents:



The Brothers Karamazov




Our study of Dostoevsky’s novel will commence at Waterford Cheshire, John's Hill, Waterford City, at 7:30pm on Monday, 12 December.




Issues to be addressed by our reading of this novel will include:


The relationship between reason and faith.

Dostoevsky’s place within existentialist thought.

Dostoevsky’s influence upon thinkers and artists such as Freud, Joyce, Kafka, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and Camus.




For further information about our Society, please visit www.waterford-philosophy.com, our Facebook page (The Waterford Philosophical Society) or e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie.

Leopardi

THE WATERFORD PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

An Introduction to Stoicism

This lecture will cover the history of Stoicism from its origins in the work of Zeno c. 300 B.C. to its development by Roman thinkers such as Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. Through guided readings of primary texts we will consider the importance of Stoicism in Western thought, particularly in the areas of metaphysics, ethics, and logic.

It will take place at Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill, Waterford City, on Monday February 6th starting from 7:30 pm. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend. For further information about our Society, please visit www.waterford-philosophy.com, our facebook page(http://www.facebook.com/groups/113983621964278/) or e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie.

Garter Lane Arts Centre

Hi,
Garter Lane Arts Centre and WIT Department of Creative and Performing Arts invites you to the Opening of First View

Thursday 26 Jan at 6.30pm


Garter Lane Arts Centre and WIT Department of Creative and Performing Arts is proud to present the second week of First View, an exciting new venture which offers students the experience of installing and exhibiting their own work publically in the gallery setting.


Following the success of last weeks spectacular exhibition, which was officially launched by Marian O’ Neill, Head of The Department of Creative and Performing Arts, it is now the turn of Group Two to get involved in the process of installing in Garter Lane Theatre Gallery.

The exhibition will open this Thursday 26 Jan at 6.30pm and features work by Fergus O Morain, Christopher Phelan, Anne Reidy, Richard Phelan, Fergus Mulligan, Trina Thul, Sinead Violet, Adrian Mc Grath, Aoife Nolan, Gary Kennealy and Magdalena Nova. First View is a fantastic opportunity to come out and support our Waterford art students and catch a glimpse of the local talent.

Admission is free and all welcome so come along to see the innovate work that the Waterford art students have to offer!

First View is open to the public Fri 27 and Sat 28 Jan from 11am-5.30pm. Sat 28 and Sun 29 Jan 6-9pm for the film screening of Drive (18) at 7pm.

For more information see www.garterlane.ie

Superdoog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcsUtWrrvKk

200motels

Konor Halpin is on in Garter Lane this Saturday at 8pm with his show Comedy Roulette. I'll go along as I like to support local talent.

batm!ke

Any goings-on for Valentine's Night in town? I don't mean a €2.50 drinks special in Harveys either, I mean something a late 20's couple who are finally getting out of the house away from a baby could do!! :P

batm!ke

A new art exhibition entitled "Mr. Personality" takes place in the Tramore Coast Guard Arts Centre from 3rd - 20th March by local artist Kenneth T. Grant. From his Facebook page: "His work has always been inspired by Pop Art and over the years he has been developing his paintings to have a graphic print-like quality. Kenneth takes inspiration from many different sources such as; Pop Art, Print, Photography, Abstract Expression, Film, Music, Television, Fashion, Architecture, and many, many more". Support local talent! Here's the link to his Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kenneth-T-Grant/210992835609883?sk=wall

Leopardi

THE WATERFORD PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

STAND-ALONE LECTURE

7.30 pm., Monday 5th March, Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill

An Introduction to Kant’s Aesthetics

The next lecture in our ‘One Topic, One Night’ series will cover Kant’s ideas regarding concepts such as beauty, the sublime, taste, and genius. Following a preliminary talk, guided readings from Kant’s Critique of Judgement (1790) will be provided. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend.

For further information about our Society, please visit www.waterford-philosophy.com, our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/113983621964278/), e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie, or call 0857238001.

Max Powers

local band flyign high with great review in hot press...propellor palms playing in forum this sunday €5 b4 11 and €10 after.

Well worth checking out

Leopardi

THE WATERFORD PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

STAND-ALONE LECTURE

7.30 pm., Monday 2nd April, Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill

William Wordsworth: Philosophical Poet

This lecture will consider the ways in which Wordsworth’s ideas about ‘Nature, Man, and Society’ have forged his reputation as a ‘philosophical poet’.

No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend. For further information about our Society, please visit www.waterford-philosophy.com, our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/profile.php?id=100002382635078), e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie, or call/text 0857238001.

galdon

I know someone involved in organising the above, and as it's for a great cause I wanted to help spread the word. Details below as taken from the facebook page - event name same as title if anyone looking for more info!

Missed out on your debs? Had a great debs and want to re-live lit? Had a terrible debs and want a chance to try again, now that we're all a little older & supposedly wiser?!

Either way come along to the Woodlands Hotel and support ISPCC Childline on Friday 5th May 2012.

Tickets €45 include a red carpet arrival & champagne reception, 5 course meal, band & dj and lots of craic!!

COMPETITION TIME:
Woodlands have also kindly sponsored one nights free accommodation in the hotel the night of the ball for the lucky winner of our competition...to be in with a chance of winning, simply purchase your ticket before 31st March!!

ACCOMMODATION:
If anyone is planning on staying in the Woodlands that night, room rates are €69 room only, or €40 PPS sharing for BnB, but please bear in mind that it's also a bank holiday weekend, so availability will be limited!

TICKETS:
Tickets have been printed for the event now, and are available to buy from Thursday 23rd February from either Woodlands Hotel (051-392700), or from the ISPCC office (051-595895). Please note that if you want to buy tickets by credit card or laser you will need to buy them through the hotel.

If you need anything else, pm me and most importantly please help spread the word.

cuidiuwford

New and Nearly New Baby & Child Bargains - nursery equipment, toys and clothes - in the Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday 22nd April.

While most goods are second-hand, everything on offer at this fundraising sale is in excellent condition. Items are clearly labelled and priced, with similar goods sorted into categories and displayed together, giving parents lots of variety and huge savings on items that can cost a fortune to buy new.

Both new and nearly-new items on offer include clothing (age 0-10 years and maternity wear), prams, double buggies, strollers, car seats, highchairs, activity seats, walkers, bouncers, cots, stair gates, changing tables, toys, books, tricycles, bikes, and lots more.
Entry is free but all attending are encouraged to put a little of what they save on their purchases in the fundraising buckets at the checkout on the day. Also please note that cash only can be accepted for purchases.
P hotos and video from previous Nearly New Sales and further informa tion can be found on Facebook under ‘ nearly new sale cuidiu waterford ’ .
This increasingly popular annual event, now in its fourth year, is organised by Waterford mothers who are members of the local branch of registered charity Cuidiú -Irish Childbirth Trust, a volunteer-run, parent-to-parent group serving Waterford city and county, as well as South Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford . For more information on Cuidiu-Irish Childbirth Trust see www.cuidiu-ict.ie

Leopardi

THE WATERFORD PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

STAND-ALONE LECTURE

7.30 pm., Monday 7th May, Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill

Reason and Romanticism: Byron, Shelley, and Keats

This lecture will address the ways in which the second-generation of Romantic poets created works of lasting philosophical significance by engaging with topics such as liberty, mortality, and beauty.

No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend. For further information about our Society, please visit www.waterford-philosophy.com, our facebook page (Philosophia Waterford), e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie, or call/text 0857238001.

clyhh

Well lads, bit of a mad one

We're holding a Eurovision Preview Party in Revolution Basement Bar on Friday 18th May. We're gonna be showing some of this years songs on the Big Screen. That'll then be followed by Euro-tastic tunes mixed by DJ Chloe into the small hours.

It's gonna be great craic, and a different night out!!

The Group

THE FORUM WATERFORD Saturday 21st April 2012

http://www.forumwaterford.ie/?p=listings&id=30

Doors 10pm/Show 10.30pm

'THE GROUP' presents
A live concert performance of PINK FLOYD’S ‘THE WALL’
Forum Venue, Saturday, 21st April

The Group are no strangers to successfully presenting what would appear to be difficult live music concepts, as they proved during their spectacular re-creation on stage of Martin Scorcese’s THE LAST WALTZ live at The Forum last month. That 2 hour show earned a standing ovation from a full house. For their next project The Group will present a live music performance, including animation and extra scenes, of Pink Floyd’s THE WALL at The Forum on Saturday, 21st April.

Even before the original Pink Floyd album was recorded, Roger Waters always intended for a film to be made from it. However, his concept of the film was live footage from the album's tour, with Scarfe's animation and additional scenes starring Waters himself. EMI though were not so sure as they did not understand the concept. Director Alan Parker, a life-long Pink Floyd fan, asked EMI if he could adapt The Wall for a movie, they hooked him up with Waters and the rest is history. It is the version conceived by Roger Waters, focusing on live performance of those brilliant songs, which The Group will perform at The Forum. In fact, Mr Waters is doing something pretty similar himself at the moment, packing out arenas all over the world. So you are cordially invited to become “Another Brick In The Wall” at The Forum Waterford on Saturday, 21st April, doors 10pm til late.

Tickets €17.50 (+ service charge) are on sale now at Next Door (Forum Waterford), 051 871111 and www.forumwaterford.com

galdon

galdon wrote: »

I know someone involved in organising the above, and as it's for a great cause I wanted to help spread the word. Details below as taken from the facebook page - event name same as title if anyone looking for more info!

Missed out on your debs? Had a great debs and want to re-live lit? Had a terrible debs and want a chance to try again, now that we're all a little older & supposedly wiser?!

Either way come along to the Woodlands Hotel and support ISPCC Childline on Friday 5th May 2012.

Tickets €45 include a red carpet arrival & champagne reception, 5 course meal, band & dj and lots of craic!!

COMPETITION TIME:
Woodlands have also kindly sponsored one nights free accommodation in the hotel the night of the ball for the lucky winner of our competition...to be in with a chance of winning, simply purchase your ticket before 31st March!!

ACCOMMODATION:
If anyone is planning on staying in the Woodlands that night, room rates are €69 room only, or €40 PPS sharing for BnB, but please bear in mind that it's also a bank holiday weekend, so availability will be limited!

TICKETS:
Tickets have been printed for the event now, and are available to buy from Thursday 23rd February from either Woodlands Hotel (051-392700), or from the ISPCC office (051-595895). Please note that if you want to buy tickets by credit card or laser you will need to buy them through the hotel.

If you need anything else, pm me and most importantly please help spread the word.

Just a quick update on the above...as you can see the event is taking place this Friday, and some tickets are still available. Promises to be a great night with champagne reception, ice sculpture, balloon arch and a raffle with some AMAZING prizes including a new Ireland jersey signed by the team, 2 tickets to Westlife in Croke Park (x2), Waterford Crystal John Rocha glasses, personal trainer sessions, chocolate hampers, make up hampers and so much more.

Leopardi

THE WATERFORD PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

STAND-ALONE LECTURE

7.30 pm., Monday 4th June, Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill

Reason Unbound: The Philosophy of Voltaire

This lecture will examine Voltaire’s place within Western thought by providing close readings of the most seminal sections of Candide (1759) and The Philosophical Dictionary (1764).

No prior knowledge of philosophy is required for those wishing to attend. For further information about our Society, please visit www.waterford-philosophy.com, our facebook page (Philosophia Waterford), e-mail amcgrat@tcd.ie, or call/text 0857238001.