CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
The Holy Trinity church History dates back to the first quarter of the nineteenth century. It replaced the older eighteenth century thatched Faha chapel which…
A TALE OF TWO FOLLIES PLUS THE CHURCH OF THE MOST SACRED HEART
While exploring the area near the modern Church of the Most Sacred Heart in Waterford, I was intrigued to discover two roads named "The Folly" and "Richardson's…
THE CHURCH OF ST JOHN ON PARNELL STREET
The current church is a relatively recent addition to a site with a long ecclesiastical history. The original Priory of St John's was founded by King John for…
CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART FERRY BANK
he Church of the Sacred Heart is a prominent building in Ferrybank, and its location can be a source of confusion for visitors. While Ferrybank is often closely…
THIS CONE MAY NOT BE A SCULPTURE
The cone-shaped monument on Hennessy's Road is a compelling piece of public art with a clear, likely purpose. My follow up research confirms that its location…
THE FERRYBANK MARIAN GROTTO AUGUST 2025
Confusion often arises between the large Marian Grotto in Ferrybank and the Our Lady of the Wayside Grotto on Cork Road in Waterford City. During my recent…
FIRST VISIT TO TRAMORE COUNTY WATERFORD
Tramore, which translates from the Irish 'Trá Mhór' to 'big beach', was originally a small fishing village. Its transformation began in the late 18th century…