This document announces a series of events to celebrate 800 years of history in Dungarvan, Ireland. On July 3rd 1215, King John issued a charter granting customs to Dungarvan. To mark this anniversary, Waterford City and County Council will host events on July 3rd and 4th featuring talks, music, reenactments, crafts, and more at various venues around Dungarvan. Topics will include the history of Dungarvan over the past 800 years and tales from the medieval period.

1. celebrate 800 years of
Dungarvan History
Dungarvan 1215
Celebrate 800 years of
Dungarvan History
Professor Seán Duffy, Trinity College Dublin
Seán Duffy is Professor of Medieval History at Trinity
College Dublin. His books include Ireland in the Middle
Ages (1997), The Concise History of Ireland (2000), Brian Boru
and the Battle of Clontarf (2013). He is also the editor of the
long-running Medieval Dublin series (2000–).
Laoise O’Brien
Laoise O’Brien performs a range of music from the 12th –
21st centuries and plays recorder and flute. She has played
in a number of groups such as the Irish Baroque Orchestra,
Cammerata Kilkenny and the National Symphony Orchestra.
www.laoiseobrien.com
Siobhán Armstrong
Siobhán Armstrong is the founder of The Historical Harp
Society of Ireland and is director of Scoil na gCláirseach –
Summer School of Early Irish Harp. Siobhán performs and
records with leading early music soloists, ensembles and
directors, in Europe, North America and Japan.
www.siobhanarmstrong.com
Niall de Búrca
Niall de Búrca is one of Ireland’s finest traditional
storytellers. He has featured in theatre, radio and
numerous festivals, including, Féile Earraí, the C.S. Lewis
Festival and National Children’s Book Festival.
https://www.facebook.com/storyteller.ie/
Dave Pollock
Dave Pollock is an archaeologist and has carried out
excavations of Dungarvan Castle. He is the author of
“Medieval Dungarvan above and below ground” – An
Illustrated Introduction to the Medieval archaeology of
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
www.waterfordarchaeologist.ie
Déise Medieval
Déise Medieval is a Waterford based society for living
history and medieval combat enthusiasts.
https://www.facebook.com/DeiseMedieval/
Search #Dungarvan1215 for updates
Special
Guests
WATERFORD
COUNTY MUSEUM
Dungarvan &
West Waterford
CHAMBER

2. On 3rd July 1215 King John
issued a charter at
Marlborough granting the
customs of Breteuil to
Dungarvan. To highlight
this 800 year anniversary
Waterford City and County
Council, in conjunction
with Waterford County
Museum, West Waterford
Chamber of Commerce and
local venues will host a
series of events on
Friday 3rd and Saturday
4th July in Dungarvan.
Ar an 3 Iúil 1215, d'eistigh
Seon Rí Shasana cairt ag
tabhairt chustaim do Dhún
Garbhán. Chun 800 bliain a
bhunaithe a chomóradh,
eagróidh Comhairle
Cathrach agus Contae
Phort Láirge, i gcomhar le
Músaem Chontae Phort
Láirge, Cumann Tráchtála
Iarthar Phort Láirge agus
ionaid áitiúla, sraith
imeachtaí ar an
Aoine, 3 Iúil agus
Satharn, 4 Iúil.
Explore a range of talks,
recitals, re-enactments,
storytelling and film at
Dungarvan Castle,
Dungarvan Library, Old
Market House Arts Centre,
Waterford County Museum
and the Town Hall Theatre.
Discover tales of
Dungarvan's 800 years of
history, find traditional
craft demonstrations and
enjoy a taste of Dungarvan
old and new.
Be sure to look out for
historic characters in
medieval costume around
Dungarvan and don’t
forget to be on your best
Medieval behaviour or face
the stocks!
Bí ag faire amach do
charactair stairiúla i
bhfeistis mheánaoiseacha
thart thimpeall Dhún
Garbhán agus bí cinnte go
mbeidh tú deas múinte, nó
beidh tú curtha sna ceapa!
FRIDAY 3rd July
Davitt’s Quay
Town Hall Theatre,
Dungarvan
Venue Event Time Cost
Flotilla of Boats in Dungarvan Harbour
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club bring “King John” to Dungarvan
Official Launch, Lecture & Concert
Featuring a lecture “The aftermath of Magna Carta: King John's
charter to Dungarvan, 3rd July 1215” by Professor Seán Duffy, Trinity
College, Dublin
Early Medieval Music Concert by Laoise O’Brien
Medieval Village and Battle Group Re-enactment by Déise Medieval
Food Market Stalls A taste of West Waterford provided by local
suppliers
Traditional Craft Demonstrations Butter making, spinning, basket
making, coin minting and wood-turning
Bitesize Talks Discover 800 years of Dungarvan History at our 15
minute talks throughout Medieval Dungarvan
Historical Treasure Hunt Chase the clues around Medieval Dungarvan
Clues available from all venues.
Guided Walk and Talk Explore the archaeology of Dungarvan Castle
with Dave Pollock, Archaeologist
Early Irish Tales and Storytelling “World A Tales” with Niall de Búrca
Presentation and Harp Recital “The Irish Harp” by Siobhán Armstrong
Dance Performed by West Waterford Dancers
Dungarvan 1215 Drama Performed by KCK Drama Group
Film Screening The Lion in Winter (USA; 1968, 134 mins)
Director: Anthony Harvey
Children’s Medieval Workshop Make your own medieval shield
Booking Essential. Limited Places. Contact Dungarvan Library at
058 41231, suitable for children aged 7-10.
Medieval Banquet To book call Waterford County Museum at 058 45960
Exhibition History of Dungarvan by Waterford County Museum
29th June - 10th July
5.45pm
8pm
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
11.30am-
12.30pm
11am-12pm
11am-1pm
2pm-2.30pm
2.30pm-3pm
3pm-5.15pm
3pm-4pm
7.30pm
Open Daily
SATURDAY 4th July
Dungarvan Castle,
Dungarvan Library,
Old Market House Arts
Centre and Waterford
County Museum
€5 Payment at
venue –
no booking required
FREE
Food available to
purchase from stall
holders
FREE
FREE
Medieval Dungarvan
Dungarvan Castle
Dungarvan Castle
Town Hall Theatre
Dungarvan Library
Dungarvan Castle
Old Market House
Arts Centre
Dungarvan Library
Crew’s Restaurant
Dungarvan Shopping
Centre
FREE - All answers to be returned to
Dungarvan Tourist Office by 4pm
€2 per person. Family Event Suitable
for children aged 5 and over
FREE EVENT
€5 Payment
at venue – no
booking required
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
€35 Per Person