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<p>Imagine Arts Festival returns to Waterford City this week marking its 25th edition with a programme of performance, music, visual art, heritage events and workshops under the theme In Memories We Grow.</p>

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Imagine Arts Festival celebrates 25 years with jam-packed programme

'Twenty-five years is a long time for any festival to keep going, and a longer time again to keep changing. In Memories We Grow is about both honouring the people who brought Imagine this far, and backing the artists who will carry it forward'

View from the Green Room: When the Glass cracked and finally broke

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View from the Green Room: When the Glass cracked and finally broke

The Glass workers gave everything asked of them but it was never enough

SpeakEasy hosts Waterford Writers' Weekend event with internationally renowned guest poet

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SpeakEasy hosts Waterford Writers' Weekend event with internationally renowned guest poet

The popular open mic session will also take place, giving local writers an opportunity to share their work

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View from the Green Room: Loud and proud at Waterford's SETU Arena

View from the Green Room: Loud and proud at Waterford's SETU Arena

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Acclaimed Esposito Quartet set for Waterford concert

Acclaimed Esposito Quartet set for Waterford concert

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Waterford Writer's Weekend returns with a packed programme for readers and writers

Waterford Writer's Weekend returns with a packed programme for readers and writers

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Dublin writer wins Waterford's Molly Keane Creative Writing Award

Dublin writer wins Waterford's Molly Keane Creative Writing Award

View from the Green Room: Waterford-Music opens new season with powerhouse concert

View from the Green Room: Waterford-Music opens new season with powerhouse concert

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

A powerful finale to a superb concert from two up and coming performers

Waterford artist brings Irish Folklore to life in new GOMA exhibition

Waterford artist brings Irish Folklore to life in new GOMA exhibition

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Clancy is a multidisciplinary artist based in Ring, Co Waterford

Nicola Spendlove: ‘I think that lives in our bones as Waterford performers’

Nicola Spendlove: ‘I think that lives in our bones as Waterford performers’

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

A new play, an award nomination and big news for Mea Culpa fans

View from the Green Room: I can’t think of a better way of spending a Saturday night

View from the Green Room: I can’t think of a better way of spending a Saturday night

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

The connection between these musically gifted performers and their audience is infectious

View from the Green Room: Packed weekend at Waterford's Organ Festival

View from the Green Room: Packed weekend at Waterford's Organ Festival

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Diverse programme at Christ Church’s International Organ Festival

What's on in Waterford - lip sync fun, art over coffee and much more

What's on in Waterford - lip sync fun, art over coffee and much more

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

A round-up of upcoming Déise events

Leonard Cohen's music and story to be celebrated in Waterford

Leonard Cohen's music and story to be celebrated in Waterford

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

According to the Theatre Royal, after discovering that Doyle performed his songs, Cohen asked him to sing for him and his band

View from the Green Room: Tops of the Baroques at Organ Festival!

View from the Green Room: Tops of the Baroques at Organ Festival!

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Organ Festival and Music Director Simon Harden has assembled a hand-picked choir and mezzo along with a superb quartet to anchor the concert

View from the Green Room: Let’s talk about stagefright

View from the Green Room: Let’s talk about stagefright

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

An intriguing play, well worth the ticket

View from the Green Room: Standing ovation for Adult Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Concert

View from the Green Room: Standing ovation for Adult Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Concert

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

The orchestra played this new work in particular memory of Deirdre Scanlon

Waterford set to celebrate creativity on Culture Night 2026

Waterford set to celebrate creativity on Culture Night 2026

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Rather than simply observing the arts, attendees are encouraged to take part and celebrate creativity in all its forms

Kilmeaden artist shortlisted for national design and craft award

Kilmeaden artist shortlisted for national design and craft award

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

'The nature of Waterford has formed a huge part of my identity as a designer,' she said, 'its what I really look to for inspiration with textures and colours, and everything really.'

Jamie Dornan was ‘terrified’ ahead of hosting Saturday Night Live UK

Jamie Dornan was ‘terrified’ ahead of hosting Saturday Night Live UK

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

The UK version of the long-running US sketch comedy series launched in March.

Jamie Dornan was ‘terrified’ ahead of hosting Saturday Night Live UK

Jamie Dornan was ‘terrified’ ahead of hosting Saturday Night Live UK

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

The UK version of the long-running US sketch comedy series launched in March.

Who will host the new series of Top Gear?

Who will host the new series of Top Gear?

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

The show is returning for another series on the BBC, the broadcaster’s director of entertainment Ed Havard confirmed on Thursday.

Avant-garde polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Avant-garde polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

She was famous for her spotted pumpkins and infinity room mirrors.

Fermanagh filmmaker takes on Spike Lee and Renée Zellweger in LA festival

Fermanagh filmmaker takes on Spike Lee and Renée Zellweger in LA festival

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Ciara Tinney’s animated short film Wildkind is nominated at the HollyShorts Film Festival.

Rock photographer Gered Mankowitz’s private archive to be sold

Rock photographer Gered Mankowitz’s private archive to be sold

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Photographs for sale include distinctive shots of Kate Bush, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Wham!, Jimi Hendrix and Duran Duran.

Nicola Sturgeon feels like a ‘mug’ over Murrell and won’t visit him in prison

Nicola Sturgeon feels like a ‘mug’ over Murrell and won’t visit him in prison

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Peter Murrell, the SNP’s former chief executive, was jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP.

Amanda Knox comedy show: 'We’re not afraid of controversy,' says Fringe boss

Amanda Knox comedy show: 'We’re not afraid of controversy,' says Fringe boss

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

More than 6,000 people have signed a petition for her show Cartwheel to be cancelled.

Anders Danielsen Lie: ‘I’ve always been interested in playing silent characters’

Anders Danielsen Lie: ‘I’ve always been interested in playing silent characters’

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

The Worst Person In The World actor stars in a film adaptation of Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book.

Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival

Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

The festival will run from October 21 to November 1 at the Southbank Centre.

Jessica Morgan named as new director of the Tate

Jessica Morgan named as new director of the Tate

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

The 57-year-old will succeed Maria Balshaw in the role.

View from the Green Room: ’Dear Lord, I want to get laid at the Spring Show!’

View from the Green Room: ’Dear Lord, I want to get laid at the Spring Show!’

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Seamus O’Rourke’s spell-binding performance will win many hearts this summer

Lesley Manville and Anna Maxwell Martin to lead revival of August: Osage County

Lesley Manville and Anna Maxwell Martin to lead revival of August: Osage County

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The show will open in the West End next year.

All Together Now launches app and wellness programme for 2026 Waterford festival

All Together Now launches app and wellness programme for 2026 Waterford festival

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

With All Together Now 2026 officially sold out, festivalgoers are encouraged to download the app ahead of arrival so they’re ready for the weekend

Douglas Kirkland’s widow ‘wasn’t impressed’ by him photographing Marilyn Monroe

Douglas Kirkland’s widow ‘wasn’t impressed’ by him photographing Marilyn Monroe

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

In 1961, the then 27-year-old Kirkland photographed the Hollywood star.

View from the Green Room: Superb Simon & Garfunkel Tribute concert at the Theatre Royal

View from the Green Room: Superb Simon & Garfunkel Tribute concert at the Theatre Royal

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

The standing ovation from all three floors is richly deserved

View from the Green Room: Vladimir’s love affair with the Theatre Royal continues

View from the Green Room: Vladimir’s love affair with the Theatre Royal continues

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Vladimir constantly reinvents himself and overcomes the challenges that life throws at him

View from the Green Room: Self-interest trumps integrity in superb teen drama

View from the Green Room: Self-interest trumps integrity in superb teen drama

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

A powerful production from WAMA at Theatre Royal

View from the Green Room: Black Magic

View from the Green Room: Black Magic

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Mary Black defines what many people want to find in an Irish woman singer: pure, deep, slightly ethereal and beyond popular trends that never last

View from the Green Room: Soilse, Ceamaraí, Aicsean

View from the Green Room: Soilse, Ceamaraí, Aicsean

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Catherine Foley is a remarkable commentator on relationships under pressure

View from the Green Room: Music is the space between the notes

View from the Green Room: Music is the space between the notes

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

A variety concert that’s packed with splendid orchestral favourites

David Hockney’s funeral takes place privately with just two in attendance

David Hockney’s funeral takes place privately with just two in attendance

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

His publicist said the wishes of the late artist were followed.

View from the Green Room: Too close for comfort

View from the Green Room: Too close for comfort

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Róisín Hackett-Nolan’s script is full of twists and turns that keep the audience onside

At The Movies with James Phelan: Toy Story 5

At The Movies with James Phelan: Toy Story 5

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Time to stretch the flexibility of Toy Story universe

View from the Green Room: All homes are boxes

View from the Green Room: All homes are boxes

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

The delight is in the performances of Joe and Becca

View from the Green Room: Sell out ‘Oliver’ a big hit on the Mall

View from the Green Room: Sell out ‘Oliver’ a big hit on the Mall

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

The Vicki Graham Stage School presents ‘Oliver’ as its end-of-year performance

View from the Green Room: Ad Hoc Chorale’s summer concert

View from the Green Room: Ad Hoc Chorale’s summer concert

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

An evening of singing from two quality choirs

British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

He was one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Andy Warhol’s ‘remarkable’ portrait of late Queen Elizabeth to be auctioned

Andy Warhol’s ‘remarkable’ portrait of late Queen Elizabeth to be auctioned

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Two pieces from Warhol’s Reigning Queens series will go under the hammer at a Danish auction house later this month.

View from the Green Room: SETU Junior Strings celebrate end of year

View from the Green Room: SETU Junior Strings celebrate end of year

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Today’s SETU junior students may well be tomorrow’s future for the university

View from the Green Room: Soul Dance Arts' Annie is a classic

View from the Green Room: Soul Dance Arts' Annie is a classic

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

A spectacular, fast-moving show that really never stops