Explore heritage and creativity as the streets of Waterford Cultural Quarter come alive with actor and writer Joe Meagher. Free tours are available each Saturday morning at 11 am throughout July 2026. Bookings can be made through Eventbrite by searching for Streets Through Time or emailing culturalquarter@waterfordcouncil.ie Link: https://bit.ly/3QvLdk3
Joe will explore how Waterford developed as a centre of trade and industry throughout the Georgian era and how this was established. It was in the O’Connell Street area of the city that that our most iconic businesses were founded; Denny’s, Jacob’s, and Penrose Crystal to name but a few, and it was on these streets and lanes that the people of Waterford found their voice and played their part in the great struggles of their day.
Today Waterford Cultural Quarter is the heart of the city’s arts scene. Joe Meagher takes inspiration from the history and heritage of these streets and reveals their secrets and stories, including
- How Waterford was almost destroyed by crown forces because a priest insulted a dead Queen.
- How the city’s port and associated shipyards and export industries made Waterford a major international trade hub.
- How a community of refugees fleeing religious persecution became leaders of local industry.
- How banks were established, bought and sold, bankrupted and heisted.
Waterford’s locals and visitors are welcome to join Joe on this free tour sponsored by Waterford Cultural Quarter, an initiative of Waterford City and County Council. Visit www.waterfordculturalquarter.ie for further information. Visit Eventbrite to register for Streets Through Time / email culturalquarter@waterfordcouncil.ie
Photo of Joe Meagher by DGM Photographic for Waterford Cultural Quarter.
