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EXHIBITION: Robert Jackson, ‘As Below so Above’ at WGOA

Waterford Gallery of Art is delighted to present ‘as below, so above’, a solo exhibition of new and recent paintings…

EXHIBITION: HOW TO TELL A HAWK FROM A HANDSAW: Abstract Art from the Waterford Art Collection

This exhibition presents a selection of both historic and newly acquired abstract artworks from the permanent Waterford Art Collection. Alongside…

WATERFORD POETRY PRIZE 2025 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce the winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.…

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WIT VISUAL ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN DEGREE SHOW

WIT College Street Campus, Tuesday June 3rd - 7th. Students and staff from BA (Hons) in Visual Art and the BA (Hons) Design in Visual Communications showcase their final year…

WATERFORD ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND ARTS VARIETY SHOW

Theatre Royal, 27th - 30th May 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Waterford Academy of Music & Arts are back again this year to showcase their stage school. With a different cast…

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EXHIBITION – EAST MEET WEST

Cappoquin Library, Monday May 27th to Sunday June 16th 2019 Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 12:00pm - 5:00pm (closed for lunch 1-2) Saturday & Sunday 1st, 2nd June and 15th,…

SUBBACULTCHA

The Rogue Gallery & Studios, Friday 7th June at 7:30pm Subbacultcha returns to The Rogue Gallery on Friday June 7 with music from Homesoul, Ellie Mackey, AILÍSE + BOGDAN, Oatsie…

MEN’S HEALTH WEEK

Garter Lane Arts Centre, Wednesday June 5th, 11 am - 1 pm It’s with great excitement and enthusiasm that the National Men’s Health Programme of the Men’s Development Network invite…

THE QUILL & INKS BY JOE MEAGHER

The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms, Thursday 6th June at 6pm The Quill & Inks Sessions are back. This time around will nurture by actor & director Joe Meagher who has…

MUSIC – CHOONS PRESENTS NIGHTRIPPER SATURDAY

Shortts & Project Bar, Saturday June 1st 2019 at 11:00pm The OFFICIAL After Party of Daytripper Festival features the Waterford debut of the act everyone is talking about Choons who…

THE ROGUE GALLERY COMEDY & IMPROV – OPEN MIC

The Rogue Gallery & Studios, Monday June 10th 2019 at 8:00pm The Rogue Comedy & Improv. Open Mic is a new comedy club, designed to help develop Waterford’s comedy scene.…

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WATERFORD CITY TATTOO CONVENTION 2019

Crystal Leisure Centre, Friday June 7th - Sunday June 9th at 12:00pm - 6:00pm Dare to be bold....... Waterford City Tattoo Convention enters it's sixth year. Three days of the…

COMEDY – #DUNGARVANALAUGH

The Venue @ An Seanachai Pub, Saturday June 8th 2019 at 8:00pm Dungarvanalaugh returns on Saturday, June 8th at The Venue, An Seanachai, Dungarvan! with Kevin Gildea (Comedy Cellar/ Father…

COMEDY/ MUSIC – SCRUB THE DECKS 2

Itty Bittys, Saturday June 8th 2019 at 2:00pm The Jolly Rodger Presents: 'Scrub the Decks 2' A pirate party not to be missed. A full day of entertainment at Itty…

IRELAND’S PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL IS SEEKING NEW WORK

24 May

This is a call to writers, poets, dreamers and schemers. Scripts is seeking new plays to inspire, inject, invent, invoke and incite. The theme this year is 'GRATITUDE'. Deadline for…

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LAST COUPLE OF DAYS: “PAINTER, PAINT”, BY SÍLE WALSH IN GOMA!

GOMA Waterford Some may recognise Síle Walsh as a recent contestant from the popular Sky Arts talent show Portrait Artist of the Year. Síle featured on the show in February…

TRA TALES – AN EVENING OF POETRY & STORYTELLING

Croke's Pub Tramore, Tuesday 28th May 2019 at 8:00pm Tramore is home to many writers, and we wanted to have a night when writers could share their work. So, pop…

MUSIC – DAY TRIPPER 2019

Gasworks, Waterside Car Park, Waterford . RTE Concert Orchestra & Jenny Grenne Friday 31st May & doors 7:00 p.m. Tickets: €49.50 [over 16's only] click here. The 48 piece RTE Concert…

FILM – GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

22 May

Garter Lane Arts Centre, Friday May 31st 2019 at 2:00 pm In this musical spectacle, Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe are the infamous ‘Two Little Girls from Little Rock”; Dorothy…

MUSIC – INTONATIONS: END OF SEASON CONCERT

Garter Lane, Saturday May 25th 2019 at 8:00am The thirty member choir will perform music from modern artists such as Queen and Bon Jovi along with songs by Bruno Mars,…

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BEALTAINE FESTIVAL 2019

Waterford Libraries Click here for the Bealtaine Festival 2019 events list in Waterford. Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration…

MUSIC – THE ALBERI PIANO TRIO SOIREE

21 May

House of Waterford Crystal, Wednesday May 29th 2019 at 7:30pm Project Music is proud to present The Alberi Piano Trio Soiree in House of Waterford Crystal on Wednesday the 29th…

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WHAT’S ON AT THEATRE ROYAL WATERFORD THIS WEEK

21 May

Theatre Royal Waterford, May Tuesday 21st to Sunday 26th Play "Annie" May ,Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th, 7 pm to 9 pm Set in 1930s New York during The Great…

MUSIC – THESE CHARMING MEN PLAY THE SMITHS

The Cove Bar, Friday May 31st 2019 at 9:00pm "These Charming Men", the premier tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey return to play The Cove Bar in Waterford on Friday…

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LIMINAL STATES BY ALANNA O’KELLY

St. Patrick's Gateway, Saturday 25th May at 7.30pm A multi-media installation, introducing new experimental soundscapes, visual imagery and texts. For 2018/2019 we have partnered with Waterford and Wexford Local Authority…

MUSIC/ POETRY/ SPOKEN WORD – OPEN MIC 53

21 May

Central Arts, Monday May 27th 2019 at 8:00pm Waterford's best and longest running Open Mic Night. €3 gets you a fantastic evening's entertainment with an awesome variety of performances. You…

JOB OPPORTUNITY – MUSIC GENERATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (SLIGO)

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSL ETB) is now inviting applications for the position of Music Generation Development Officer. Post Reference Number: MGSO19 The Music Generation Development…

WATERFORD RECORD & CD FAIR

21 May

Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre, Friday May 24th 2019 at 10:00am There will be thousands of records and CD's for sale, new and used, rare and deleted, covering nearly all…

A GREAT PREMIERE FOR THE NEW FILMMAKERS OF NEMETON TV & WIT

Next course runs September 2019 to May 2020 It was a wonderful day for the students of Waterford Institute of Technology’s Higher Diploma in Television and Digital Media Production. Based…

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS BY KAREN POWER

21 May

Curraghmore House, Saturday 15th June, Friday 12th July, Sunday 15th August, from 9 am to 4:30 pm Irish Time best selling author, Karen Power presents one day creative writing workshops at…

WATERFORD JAZZ SESSION IN THE ROGUE

21 May

The Rogue Gallery & Studios, Monday 3rd June at 8pm to 11pm Waterford Jazz Session is a monthly night dedicated to experimental jazz. Come and join us, all welcome. The…

PLAY – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Curraghmore House, Sunday June 23rd 2019 at 4:00pm Picnic with family and friends in the picturesque grounds of one of the UK and Ireland’s most stunning open-air venues for the…

ART & CRAFTS – TRAMORE YARNERS ON THE COPPER COAST

20 May

Copper Coast Geopark, Thursday May 30th 2019 at 10:30am The Tramore Yarners are needle craft group that usually meet up in the Library in Tramore, but are delighted to say…

EMERGENCE VISUAL ART AWARD 2019 – OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

20 May

The deadline for receipt of email submissions is 4:00pm Thursday 13th June, 2019. Wexford County Council Arts Department and Wexford Arts Centre in partnership with IT Carlow Wexford Campus School…

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BEALTAINE FESTIVAL – MOSAIC ON THE BEACH

20 May

Annestown Beach, Sunday May 26th 2019 at 2:00pm Create a giant Mosaic on Annestown Beach with geologist Tina Keating using all the natural materials found on the beach (different colour…

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PAINT OUT WITH COPPER COAST ART GROUP

20 May

Copper Coast Geopark, Sunday May 26th 2019 at 12:00pm The Copper Coast Art Group invite you to a Paint Out on Sunday 26th of May from 12:00pm until 4:00pm. Meet…

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WORKSHOP – PAINTING OUTSIDE THE BOX III WITH MICHAEL MULCAHY

20 May

Artform, Monday - Wednesday May 27th - 29th 2019 at 10:00am - 5:00pm By popular demand the Artform course Painting Outside the Box is back. It is a 3 day…

THE JAM TARTS & DJ SHAY SEARSON

20 May

The Reg Waterford, Saturday May 25th 2019 at 10:00pm DJ Shay Searson is kicking off Saturday night in The Reg Bar from 10pm playing all the latest Club Hits, Classic…

TWIST & SHOUT – TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

20 May

St Michael's Hall, Friday May 24th 2019 at 8:15pm Cork Academy of Music in association with Ballyduff Community Council and Drama Group present "Twist & Shout - Beatles Tribute". A…

TREASURES OF THE EARTH – GEMSTONE WORKSHOP

20 May

Garter Lane Arts Centre, Thursday 23rd May 2019 at 6:00pm An introduction to the fascinating world of gem minerals and gemstones, discover how they are formed, why some are prized…