Heritage Week – Launch of John Young’s Donated Collection with a Presentation of Waterford Maritime History – A Historical Sketch by Andrew Doherty – Dungarvan Library

August 17, 2023 6:30 PM

Launch of John Young’s Donated Collection with a Presentation of Waterford Maritime History – A Historical Sketch by Andrew Doherty

To launch John Young’s donated book collection in Waterford Libraries, Andrew Doherty will present a talk on Waterford’s Maritime History, including the important work that John Young has done and is detailed in his book, A Maritime and General History of Dungarvan 1690-1978.
This illustrated slideshow will explore the maritime history of the county by taking a virtual tour from Waterford city to Ardmore exploring the maritime heritage that exists through memory, built heritage, placenames, and/or documentation. It will highlight the depth of heritage that exists and provide some awareness of opportunities to develop this.

Light refreshments served.
This event is free but places are limited.

Date: Thursday 17th August
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Dungarvan Library
Free Event – Booking Required

Contact Dungarvan Library on 058 21141 or dungarvanlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie for bookings and further information.

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