Events Image Gallery – Waterford Decade of Centenaries

: Ray Murphy from Wexford, Heritage Officer Bernadette Guest, Gabriel Doherty from UCC, Waterford County Archivist Joanne Rothwell and Bridget Murphy from Wexford pictured at ‘Waterford’s Revolutionary Decade Roadshow’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David C

: Beatrice Payet from Waterford, Jim Shine from Dungarvan and Ger Crotty, Portlaw Heritage Centre, chatting at ‘Waterford’s Revolutionary Decade Roadshow’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch

: Comeraghs Comhaltas performing during the ‘Waterford’s Revolutionary Decade Roadshow’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch

: The Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. John Cummins launched Waterford’s programme of events marking the centenary of the 1916 rising last Friday (15 January) at Central Library in Lady Lane, Waterford. Attendees enjoyed speeches, live music, re-enactments, three exhibitions and refreshments.Attending were Cllr. John Cummins, Mayor, Waterford City & County, Minister Paudie Coffey,Ciara Conway, TD, Mr. Ger Crotty, Chair., Waterford Commeration 2016 Committee, Micheal O’Reilly,Ireland “016 Office and Jane Cantwell, Waterford City & County Librarian.Photo: John Power

: The Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. John Cummins launched Waterford’s programme of events marking the centenary of the 1916 rising last Friday (15 January) at Central Library in Lady Lane, Waterford. Attendees enjoyed speeches, live music, re-enactments, three exhibitions and refreshments.Attending were Cllr John Cummins, Mayor, Waterford City & County, Minister Paudie Coffey ,Jane Cantwell, Waterford City & County Librarian and Michael O’Reilly, Ireland 2016 Office.

: Pictured on The Mall attending a Flag Raising Ceremony on sunday last to Commemorate 1916 were Mayor Of Waterford Cllr. John Cummins, Eddie Mulligan, Ger Crotty, Senator Maurice Cummins, Mary Butler TD, Insp. Caramle Banville and Capt. Stephen Molumphy.Photo: John Power

: Pictured on The Mall attending a Flag Raising Ceremony on sunday last to Commemorate 1916 were Lt. Commander Eddie Mulligan and Maire Seó Breathnach.Photo: John power

: The two permanent reminders to commemorate 1916 in the City and Dungarvan were unveiled on Thursday 22nd December at 11am in the City (Bishops Palace outside) by Cllr. Adam Wyse, Mayor, Waterford City & County and at 2.30pm in Dungarvan (in the Lookout Park). Pictured at the Waterford unveiling was Cllr. Adam Wyse, Mayor, Waterford City & County who unveiled the plaque with members of the the 1916 Commemeration Committee that included Ger Crotty, Chair, 1916 Commemoration Committee, Jane Cantwell, City & County Librarian, Bernadette Guest,Waterford City & County Council, James Doherty, Liam Lavery and Thomas Phelan.Photo: John Power

: The two permanent reminders to commemorate 1916 in the City and Dungarvan were unveiled on Thursday 22nd December at 11am in the City (Bishops Palace outside) by Cllr. Adam Wyse, Mayor, Waterford City & County and at 2.30pm in Dungarvan (in the Lookout Park). Pictured at the Waterford unveiling was Mayor of Waterford City & County Cllr. Adam Wyse who unveiled the plaque with Cllr.’s JohnO’Leary, Cha O’Neill, Pat Fitzgerald, John Hearne, Mayor, Waterford Metropolitan District, Mary Roche, Jim Griffin, Joe Conway, Jason Murphy and Eddie Mulligan.Photo: John Power

: The two permanent reminders to commemorate 1916 in the City and Dungarvan were unveiled on Thursday 22nd December at 11am in the City (Bishops Palace outside) by Cllr. Adam Wyse, Mayor, Waterford City & County and at 2.30pm in Dungarvan (in the Lookout Park). Pictured at the Waterford unveiling was Cllr. Adam Wyse, Mayor, Waterford City & County who unveiled the plaque.Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December – neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginald’s Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony were Sub Lieutenant Jason Daniels, Chie Petty Officer Andrew Hickey, Lt-Cdr. R,McLaughlin, Petty Officer Tom Kiely and Sub Lieutenant Eoghan O’Hara.Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December – neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginald’s Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony was Mayor Of Waterford City & County Cllr. Pat Nugent laying a wreath at the monument.Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December – neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginald’s Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony were wreath Bearers Aine Ní Faoláin, Mick Cullen and Civil Defence Officer Paul Nolan..Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December – neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginald’s Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony was part of the large gathering. Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginalds Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterfords shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony were organising committee members Cllr. Jason Murphy, Bernadette Guest, WC&CC, Joanne Rothwell, WC&CC, Ray McGrath and Cllr. Eddie Mulligan.Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December – neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginald’s Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony were Mayor Of Waterford City & Council Cllr. Pat Nugent, His Excellency Robin Barnett, The British Ambassador of Ireland and Agnieska Kepka.Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December – neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginald’s Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterford’s shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony were members of the Naval Reserve.Photo: John Power

: December 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the Waterford steamships SS Coningbeg and SS Formby torpedoed on a journey from Liverpool to Waterford in December 1917. The SS Formby left Liverpool around midday on 15th December and the SS Coningbeg left at 2.30pm on the 17th December neither was heard from again, falling victim to the torpedoes of U-62. The torpedoing of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg in 1917 resulted in the loss of 67 people from Waterford and surrounding areas and was the biggest seafaring tragedy to hit Waterford in the 20th Century. A memorial to those lost was erected on the quayside opposite Reginalds Tower in 1997. The aim of the 2017 Centenary Commemoration is to highlight Waterfords shipping history during World War I and more importantly the lives and stories of those involved in the tragedy. On saturday 16th. a Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Memorial to the SS Formby & SS Coningbeg at Adelphi Quay.Pictured at the ceremony were the large gathering at the ceremony.Photo: John Power

: Pictured attending the John Redmond Conference and the launch of “The Redmonds Of Waterford, A Political Dynasty 1891-1952, a book by Pat McCarthy which was held at The Large Room, City Hall were committee members Bernadette Guest, Ger Crotty and JoanneRothwell.Photo: John Power

: Pictured attending the John Redmond Conference and the launch of “The Redmonds Of Waterford, A Political Dynasty 1891-1952, a book by Pat McCarthy which was held at The Large Room, City Hall were Bernadette Guest, committee, John Bruton and Joanne Rothwell, committee.Photo: John Power

: Pictured attending the John Redmond Conference and the launch of “The Redmonds Of Waterford, A Political Dynasty 1891-1952, a book by Pat McCarthy which was held at The Large Room, City Hall were Eugene Broderick, guest speaker and Pat Grogan.Photo: John Power

: Pictured attending the John Redmond Conference and the launch of “The Redmonds Of Waterford, A Political Dynasty 1891-1952, a book by Pat McCarthy which was held at The Large Room, City Hall were Julian Walton and Willie Fraher, Waterford County Museum.Photo: John Power

: Pictured attending the John Redmond Conference and the launch of “The Redmonds Of Waterford, A Political Dynasty 1891-1952, a book by Pat McCarthy which was held at The Large Room, City Hall were Cllr. John Cummins, Deputy Mayor, John Green and Dr. Mary Green, Great Grand Daughter of John Redmond and author Pat McCarthy.Photo: John Power

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: Presenters and members of the Waterford Commemorations Committee attending the conference on The Contribution of Cathal Brugha. Dr. Daithi O’Corrain, DCU, Dr. Will Murphy, DCU, Dr. Pat McCarthy, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, Ger Grotty, Chair Waterf

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: The conference ‘Waterford in 1918: The Contribution of Cathal Brugha’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan – David Clynch Photography

: Donnchadh O Ceallachain Museum Curator at Waterford Museum of Treasures, Author Pat Taffe, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, Waterford City & County Council and standing Joanne Rothwell, Waterford City & County Archivest.Photo:John Power

: Minister Paul Kehoe with Author Pat Taaffe, Gabriel Doherty, UCC, Kate Manning, Principal Archivist, UCD Department of Archives, Dr. Pat McCarthy and Michael Farrell, Chair of Waterford Commemorations Committee.Photo: john Power

: Gabriel Doherty, UCC.Photo:John Power

: Minister Peter Kehoe with Author Pat Taaffe and embers of the Mulcahy family.photo:John Power

: were David James, Lt. Sean McCarthy, Defence Forces, Sgt. Brian O’Connor, Defence Forces and Rob O’Brien. Photo: John Power

: Mayor Of Waterford City & County, Cllr. John O’Leary, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, WC&CC, James Doherty, Historian, Dr. Pat McCarthy, Historian & Author, David James and Rob O’Brien.Photo: John Power

: were Historian James Doherty with David James and Rob O’Brien. Photo: John Power

: Mayor Of Waterford City & County, Cllr. John O’Leary, Joanne Rothwell, Archivist, WC&CC, Dr. Pat McCarthy, Historian & Author, James Doherty, Historian, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, Donnchadh O Ceallachain,Curator, Museum Of Treasurs. Back Lt. Sean McCarthy and Sgt. Brian O’Connor, Defence Forces. Photo: John Power

: were Mayor Of Waterford City & County, Cllr. John O’Leary, Michael Farrell, Gaultier Historical Society, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, WC&CC and Cllr. Jody Power. Photo: John Power

: Attending the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley were Brendan and Declan O’Brien. Photo Sean Byrne

: Attending the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley were Michael Farrell, John Foley, Cllr John O’Leary, Mayor Waterford City & Co.Council. Cllr Damien Geoghegan and Cllr Tomas Phelan. Photo Sean Byrne

: Attending the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley were Bernadette Guest, Waterford City & Co.Council, John Foley and Conor Nelligan, Cork County Council. Photo Sean Byrne

: Attending the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley were Conor Nelligan, Cork County Council, John Foley, Cllr Jon O’Leary, Mayor Waterford City & County Council and Bernadette Guest, Waterford City & County Council. Photo Sean Byrne

: Attending the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley were Gerard Shannon, Nora Levis, John Foley and Michael Desmond. Photo Sean Byrne

: The cast pictured at the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley at the Cinema Dungarvan. Photo Sean Byrne

: Attending the Film Premiere of The Dying Days a Documentary Film by John Foley were John Foley, Pie4rce O’Donoghue and Deirdre Collender. Photo Sean Byrne

: At the Launch of Waterford Women of the Revolitionary 1914-1923 in the Park Hotel were l to r; Christine King, Secretary Waterford Co.Museum. Cllr Thomas Phelan. Authors Eddie Cantwell and Christina Knight-O’Connor. Dr.Sinead McCoole, Kate Nevin, Bernadetter Guest and Joanne Rothnwell, Waterford City & County Council. Photo Sean Byrne

: At the Launch of Waterford Women of the Revolitionary 1914-1923 in the Park Hotel were seated Lto r; Dr.Sinead McCoole, Joint Authors Eddie Cantwell, Cllr John O’Leary, Mayor Waterford City & County. Joint Author Christina Knight-O’Connor and Kate Nevin. Standing l to r; Tony McSweeney, Joanne Rothwell, County Archivist, Waterford City & County Council, Cllr Joanne Bailey, Michael Farrell, Cllr Mary Roche, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, Waterford City & County Council and Cllr Thomas Phelan. Photo Sean Byrne

: At the Launch of Waterford Women of the Revolitionary 1914-1923 in the Park Hotel were Authors Eddie Cantwell and Christina Knight-O’Connor with Dr.Sinead McCoole vand Kate Nevin. Photo Sean Byrne

: At the Launch of Waterford Women of the Revolitionary 1914-1923 in the Park Hotel were Historian Julian Walton, Cllr Mary Roche and Willie Fraher, Waterford Co.Museum. Photo Sean Byrne

: L to r; Phyliss Davis, Mary Frost and Siobhan McCarthy. Photo Sean Byrne

: L to r; Ger Crotty, Bernadette Guest, Michael Farrell, Cllr Joanne Bailey, Willie Whelan and Joanne Rothwell. Photo Sean Byrne

: L to r; Willie Whelan, Michael Farrell, Kieran Allen, Pat McCarthy, Emmet O’Connor and Terry Dunne. Photo Sean Byrne

: L to r; Willie Whelan, Kieran Allen, Pat McCarthy, Emmet O’Connor and Terry Dunne. Seated cl to r; Bernadette Guest, Michael Farrell, Cllr Conor McGuinness and Joanne Rothwell. Photo Sean Byrne

: Attending were Aidan Barrett, John Foley, Producer, Cllr. Jody Power, Metropolitan Mayor, Joanne Rothwell, Waterford City & County Archivist, Michael Farrell, Chair, Waterford Commemorations Committee, Deirdre Collender, Director and Michael Desmond, Historian.. Photo: John Power

: Attending were Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer,John Foley, Producer, Eugene Broderick and Pat Taffee. Photo; John Power

: John Foley, 2nd. Right, Producer and Deirdre Collender, Director with members of The Casting Crew. Photo: John Power

: Attending were Cllr. Joe Conway, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, John Foley, Producer and Joann Rothwell, Waterford City & County Archivist. Photo: John Power

: Guest speakers that included Kieran Allen, Prof. of Sociology, UCD, Dr. Bill Kissane, London School of Economics, Dr. Pat McCarthy and Cian Flaherty, Economist with Dep. Mayor Cllr. Joe Kelly. Photo: John Power

: Cllr. Joe Kelly, Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Thomas Phelan, Bernadette Guest, Heritage Officer, Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. Joeanne Bailey, Willie Whelan, Waterford County Museum, Joanne Rothwell, Archivist, Waterford City & County Council and Donnchadh Ó’Ceallacháin, Waterford Museum of Treasures. Bernadette and Joanne were presented with a bouquet of flowers to acknowledge their contribution. Photo: John Power