Waterford Welcomes Denmark to mark Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union
From today, July 1st until December 31st 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), assuming a central leadership role at the heart of EU decision-making. For six months, Ireland will chair Council meetings, guide negotiations, broker agreement between Member States and help shape EU laws and policies that impact the daily lives of more than 450 million people. As part of Ireland's Presidency programme, each county in the Republic of Ireland has been paired with an
Waterford celebrates Bloomsday with new festival in the city
A new Bloomsday festival celebrating the life of author James Joyce will take place on Tuesday, June 16th, offering Joyce fans a fun-filled day of creative and cultural events in Waterford’s historic Cultural Quarter. Bloomsday celebrates Thursday, June 16, 1904 - the day immortalised in James Joyce’s 1922 novel, 'Ulysses'. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, one of the novel’s protagonists. Highlights of the festival will include a performance of Molly Bloom's Soliloquy from 'Ulysses', by renowned
Music Network presents Máirtín O'Connor Trio with special guest Kathleen MacInnes
Garter Lane performance Friday 15 May 8pm, Tickets €23/21 + booking fee. Musicians Máirtín O’ Connor (accordion) Cathal Hayden (fiddle/banjo) Séamie O’Dowd (guitar/fiddle/vocals) Kathleen MacInnes (vocals) Music Network delves into both the Irish and Scottish musical traditions in this exciting new collaboration. The Máirtín O’Connor Trio brings audiences on a thrilling musical journey, pushing boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in the Irish music tradition. Their exceptional musicianship
