As Ireland's longest running bluegrass festival, it will host a variety of national and international talent from festival favourites like Mons Wheeler to Prison Love and I Draw Slow

Seven Seas Mariner is expected on Wednesday in Dunmore East

'Dunmore East is a jewel in Waterford’s crown, but it needs investment'

The ship is carrying 2,850 passengers but its docking is weather dependent 

Upgrade works will necessitate the closure from Tuesday, July 7, to Friday, July 10

The Seven Seas Grandeur is set for Dunmore East Harbour on Wednesday, weather permitting

She captivated the audience giving them all the behind-the-scenes information on how the book came about

From coastal adventures to inland heritage gems, Waterford continues to offer one of the most comprehensive pet-friendly tourism experiences in the country

The event will see some of the foremost emerging sailing talent in the country converge on County Waterford

"Not only did I get the idea for the novel in this beautiful seaside village, but I wrote a large part of it there and then returned to carry out the edits too"

The organisers were delighted with the success of the event and look forward to this year's initiative

Events and happenings from in and around the Dunmore East area

The idea to stage the concert was inspired by a local person who had need of the valuable services of Pieta

Events and happenings from around the Dunmore East area

Four guest speakers also shared the stories of their respective journeys giving great insight and perspective to those attending

Watch the video below as Storm Chandra lashes the Waterford coast at Dunmore East 

A status Yellow rain warning remains in place for County Waterford

However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the change

The first project is the complete refurbishment of the children's playground in the park

The proposals, which will be effective from January, will see a drop in the TACs for mackerel (70% for the six months of 2026), blue whiting (41%) and boarfish (22%)