Participants showcasing their framed photographs after the Carbally Photography course.

The Carbally Creative Photography Course

The Carbally Community Development Project ran a six-week creative photography class at the Carbally Community Centre, in Rathmoylan, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford through June and July. Supported by Creative Ireland, the course participants created a photography record of Carbally and the surrounding areas during the first few months of the post pandemic era. The photography … Continue reading The Carbally Creative Photography Course

Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford

Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford

During lockdown the Waterford Great Parchment Book (1356-1649) was chosen for inclusion in the prestigious Irish Script on Screen project and now all 450 pages are available worldwide on http://www.isos.dias.ie. To celebrate Waterford Treasures wanted to have a Great Calligraphy Festival, Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford.  Thanks to funding from Creative Ireland Waterford … Continue reading Great Calligraphy Festival Celebrating the Art of Writing in Waterford

Waterford City Hall lit up in support for Pride month. Photograph courtesy of Noel Browne Photography

Pride of the Déise Festival 2021

Pride of the Déise 2021 was a weekend-long event held in Waterford during the June Bank Holiday supported by Creative Ireland Waterford. Pride of the Déise is a not-for-profit, volunteer led community organisation based in Waterford City. The aim was to promote and support the LGBTQIA+ community and to increase its visibility in the greater … Continue reading Pride of the Déise Festival 2021