General… MUSIC – CORMAC NEESON & SHAWN JAMES 13 May Central Arts, Friday May 17th 2019 at 9:00pm You are in for a real treat on the night you will have the audio and visual enjoyment of both Cormac Neeson…
Film… FILM – AN ENGINEER IMAGINES 13 May Garter Lane Arts Centre, Friday May 17th 2019 at 7:30pm This cinematic homage to Peter Rice, one of the most distinguished engineers of the late 20th century, traces his extraordinary career…
Education… DLI SUMMER SCHOOL BURSARIES AWARDED 13 May University Limerick will be holding the 54th DLI Summer School and it once again returns to the beautiful and peaceful campus of the University of Limerick, situated five miles from…
events… MEN’S HEALTH & WELL BEING OPPORTUNITIES 13 May13 May Waterford Sports Partnership [WSP henceforth] will be coordinating two Men's programmes in Dungarvan and Waterford City with the aim of getting healthier in a sociable and enjoyable environment. Dungarvan Wednesday…
Arts Opportunity… CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT – THE EPIC AWARDS 13 May Deadline - Friday 31st May 2019 The Epic Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of creative groups across the UK and the Republic of Ireland each year. Do you know of…
events… ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY – SO IT’S NOT FORGOTTEN! 13 May The final tally on the proceeds raised for the Alzheimer's Tea Day here in Waterford City & Co. Council was €1,162.28 (some tickets were returned unsold). We are absolutely thrilled…
Book… BOOK LAUNCH: MINDING JACK BY RICHARD KIRWAN 13 May26 Apr The Book Centre, Friday 24th May at 6:30pm The launch of Richard Kirwan’s historical novel, set in the streets of Waterford in 1964, will be held at The Book Centre,…
General… MUSIC – ANGRY CHAIR: A TRIBUTE TO ALICE IN CHAINS 13 May24 Apr Electric Avenue, Saturday May 25th 2019 at 9:00pm Formed originally in 2007, Alice In Chains tribute band ANGRY CHAIR, combines members of Creep, CODA, Syllian Rayle and I'd Fight Ghandi.…
Arts Council… DEADLINE TUESDAY 14TH NOON! (DUNGARVAN) FOR TYRONE GUTHRIE CENTRE RESIDENCIES 2019 12 May15 May Opportunity for Waterford Artists 2019. The Arts Office of Waterford City & County Council has announced that applications are currently open to attend The Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, the…
Festival… GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE OPEN DAY 12 May30 May Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, 22th May - 13th June at 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre is located in a beautiful renovated former church…
General… MUSIC: OMEGA THREE 9 May9 May The Parlour Vintage Tea Room, Saturday 11th May at 8.30 p.m. Omega Three is a collection of three Waterford musicians who came together to play the music they like, and…
Art… PUMPGIRL BY ABBIE SPALLEN 9 May9 May Garter Lane Arts Centre, Wednesday 22nd May at 8pm “Of course, hindsight’s a fuckin’ wonderful thing isn’t it? Lookin’ back now I can still hear his voice sayin’ ‘What about…
Comedy… COMEDY – TULLY TWINS (GOGGLEBOX) SIT-DOWN TOUR OF IRELAND 9 May9 May Central Arts, Friday ‎May 24th at ‎8‎:‎00‎pm Central Arts presents: Fergal and Neal: The Tully Twins (as seen on 'Gogglebox') Cavan's Tully Twins are taking their antics on a nationwide tour……
Concert… GEORGE MICHAEL & WHAM 8 May Theatre Royal, Saturday 11th May, at 8:30 pm After sell out shows across Dublin, George Michael & WHAM! are hitting the road again. Stopping off at The Theatre Royal Waterford on…
Comedy… SHOW: GANGSTA GRANNY 8 May Theatre Royal Waterford, Saturday 11th May, at 11:30am Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at granny’s.  All she wants to do is play scrabble and eat cabbage…
Arts Opportunity… ARTISTS CALL/ WATERFORD TEACHER-ARTIST PARTNERSHIP CPD PROGRAMME 8 May Announcing a wonderful opportunity for Artists (all art forms) to broaden their practice, receive training and project fees, develop creative partnerships with teachers, and transform the lives of children in…
Art… OPEN MIC: COMEDY & IMPROV. 8 May8 May The Rogue Gallery & Studios, Monday 13th May at 8pm to 11pm The Rogue Comedy & Improv. Open Mic is a new comedy club, designed to help develop Waterford’s comedy…
Art… OPEN GALLERY: DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ART PROJECT WITH WATERFORD HEALING ARTS TRUST 8 May10 May The University Hospital Waterford (UHW), Thursday 9th May at 2.30pm Next Open Gallery session for people living with dementia in the community, and their family members/carers, takes place at Waterford…
Concert… MUSIC – A CELEBRATION IN MUSIC & SONG 8 May3 May Saint Patrick's Gateway Centre, 22nd May & doors at 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Come join the party at St. Patrick's gateway Centre on the 22nd May 2019 at 8pm…
Art… WATERFORD WALLS – GUIDED ART TRAILS 7 May7 May Waterford City Waterford Walls are now offering Guided Art Trails that take you on a two-hour walking tour of Ireland’s oldest (and most colourful!) street art city, showcasing some of…
Art… WORKSHOP – OFFSKETCH DRAWING TOUR 6 May24 Apr Garter Lane Arts Centre, Saturday May 18th at 2:30pm OFFSKETCH DRAWING TOUR with Eddie O’Keefe A free Sketching Tour of Waterford City on National Drawing Day as part of Waterford…
General… MUSIC: MANGO WITH PEAR, BILL MANGO & EMA 6 May25 Apr Central Arts, Saturday 18th May at 10pm Berlin’s popular club night Mango makes its first appearance in Ireland. Having started out at Chalet Club "Official" it has since re-homed itself…
Festival… WORKSHOP – BEALTAINE FESTIVAL: MAKING HOME 5 May24 Apr Garter Lane Arts Centre, Saturday May 18th at 12:00pm Making Home with Jennie O Neill Grandparents and Grandchildren are invited to join artist Jennie O Neill for a fun and…
General… MUSIC – SHAWN JAMES 5 May23 Apr Central Arts, Sunday 19th May & doors open at 9:30 p.m. Take one listen to Shawn James’ music and you can hear his roots in the Mississippi delta by way…
General… MUSIC – LISA O’NEILL WITH KÚ KILIAN 4 May3 May St Patrick's Gateway Centre, 18th May & doors at 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lisa O'Neill started writing songs and music at an early age in her native Ballyhaise, Co.…
Arts Council… FILM ARTIST IN RESIDENCE (SCREENWRITER) 3 May3 May Closing date for applications is 15th May 2019. 2nd September 2019 – 30th August 2020. Applications are invited from film artists of distinction for the above role, jointly funded by…
Arts Council… TRADITIONAL ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 3 May3 May Closing date for applications is 6th June 2019. Fixed term part-time contract; 1st September 2019 - 31st August 2020. Applications are invited from accomplished traditional artists (musicians, singers, dancers) of…
Film… FILM – ALL MY SONS 3 May3 May Odeon Cinema Waterford, Tuesday May 14th at 7:00 p.m. [165 minutes run time]. Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters)…
General… JAPANESE BLACK INK PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS 3 May7 May Tourin House and Gardens, Cappoquin, Saturday 11th May - Sunday 12th May at 9.30am to 4pm Sumi - e: Japanese Black Ink Painting is a unique art form using only…
Concert… MUSIC – STRANGE FRUIT 3 May Saint Patrick's Gateway Centre, May 10th & doors at 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Strange Fruit are a five piece acoustic band based in the South East of Ireland, playing a…
Exhibition… MEET & GREET WITH ARTIST RAYLEEN CLANCY 3 May17 May The Old Market House Arts Centre on Friday 15th May at 2pm to 5pm Rayleen Clancy’s current exhibition in the Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan is…
General… SPIRIT OF PLACE @ THE PARLOUR VINTAGE TEA ROOMS 3 May The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms, Wednesday 8th May at 6:30pm to 7:30pm "The Spirit of Place Project" focuses on King Street/O'Connell Street in Waterford. Baya Salmon-Hawk, the Storyteller, is researching…
Arts Council… EXWELL & SOLAS MENS CHOIR 3 May Main Gallery Garter Lane, Tuesday 14th May at 12:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m. The group formerly known as Medex, are now known as Exwell, will be performing in the Main…
General… SEEMS LEGIT! PRESENTS PROSUMER 3 May3 May Central Arts 3rd May 2019 11pm to 2am Central Arts is delighted to have Prosumer (OstGut Ton, Running Back, Playhouse) joining us on Friday, May 3rd in Central Arts making his…
Concert… IRISH BAROQUE ORCHESTRA – HANDEL AT THE CATHEDRAL 3 May3 May Christ Church Cathedral, Friday 17th May 2019 & doors open at 7.00 p.m. South African-born, London-based Kristian Bezuidenhout is generally ranked among the leading period-instrument keyboard players of his generation…
Arts Opportunity… CALL FOR WRITERS – MENTAL HEALTH NARRATIVE PROJECT 2 May3 May Writers are invited to apply to be part of a research team exploring human rights and recovery for those living in mental health community houses. As part of a collaborative…
General POETRY DAY WATERFORD 2 May3 May Waterford City, Thursday 2nd May 2019 A Waterford City and County celebration launching at 11am and spinning through until midnight. The day will feature Irish folklore legend Eddie Lenihan, all…
