Saturday 9th March 2013
Gathering Gala Dinner at the Granville with Vanessa Whelan (Voice of Ireland 2012) and Gilbert Meagher (Great great grandson of Thomas Francis Meagher)
EVENT: The Thomas Francis Meagher Gathering Gala Dinner
WHEN: Saturday 9th March - 19.30hrs
WHERE: Granville Hotel. (Birthplace of Thomas Francis Meagher)
OPEN TO: General Public Event
TICKETS: €50 - (Tickets available from The Granville Hotel, Waterford - T: 051-305555)
DETAILS:
- Canapés/Drinks Reception, 4 Course Dinner + Wine
- Entertainment by Vanessa Whelan
- Enjoy great evening of entertainment with our Guest of Honour, Gilbert Meagher, great great grandson of Thomas Francis Meagher.
John Hearne History Lecture
Event : History Lecture
Topic: The life of John Hearne, delivered by Eugene Broderick
Venue: The Parnell Room , The Granville Hotel
Date: The 9th of March at 4pm
Cost: €3 for members of W.A.H.S €5 for non members
Sunday 10th March 2013
MAIN EVENT: 1848 FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
WHEN: Sunday 10th March - 2.45pm
WHERE: The Mall, Waterford
OPEN TO: General Public
DETAILS:
- Music by Barrack St. Band
- Performance of My City of Music by Children’s choir
- Military Colour Party Parade with Thomas Francis Meagher fife and drum band
- Ceremonial Raising of Tricolour with Military Salute
- Fly Past
- National Anthem sung by Vanessa Whelan
- Presentation to the City by Gilbert Meagher
- Guard of Honour by members Irish Naval Service Reserve
- Members 69th Regiment New York (Fighting Irish - founded by Thomas Francis Meagher)
- Attending Naval Ships - Open to Public
- Dancing by Mulcahy-Bible School of Irish Dancing
- Performance from Waterford Male Voice Choir
School Choir Concert
EVENT: School Choir Concert – Theme ‘Songs of Belonging’
WHEN: Sunday 10th March - 13.30hrs
WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral
COST: €3 on door.
OPEN TO: General Public Event
DETAILS:
- De la Salle Choir
- Christ Church National School Choir
- Tramore Children’s Choir
- Newtown School Choir
- A beautiful range of songs will be performed by the local school Choirs in conjunction with the 1848 Tricolour Celebration.
