What's on in Waterford: Astronomy, cuckoo clocks, local theatre and more

Lots of exciting and diverse events coming up in Waterford
What's on in Waterford: Astronomy, cuckoo clocks, local theatre and more

Astronomy in Waterford, March 24 and 25, various locations 

The South East Astronomy group are hosting a talk at the Function Room of Henry Downes on Thomas Street at 8pm, on March 24.

The talk will look at the origins, long history, geology and geography of the moon.

It will also explore the moons influence on the earth and future long-term exploration by humans, in light of the upcoming Artemis II mission.

South East Astronomy are also hosting an interesting public sky watch at King’s Meadow Green on Wednesday, March 25, at 8pm.

Sinéad Farrell Trio In Concert, March 25, City Hall 

The Sinéad Farrell Trio are the featured performers for Waterford Music's third spring concert.

The trio consists of Sinéad Farrell on flute, who is based in Dublin, American cellist Katie Tertell and London-based pianist Fiachra Garvey.

They will perform four pieces of music designed for trio ensembles, by JS Bach, French composers Philippe Gaubert and Louise Farrenc, and Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu.

You can buy tickets at the door on the night or book on waterford-music.org.

Largest collection of cuckoo clocks, March 28, Irish Museum of Time 

The opening of the worlds largest collection of cuckoo clocks is due to take place at the Irish Museum of Time.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see hundreds of historic clocks, including one, two, and eight-day clocks, automaton clocks, miniatures, and elaborate showpieces.

Many date back to the nineteenth century, a golden age of cuckoo clock artistry.

Tickets available at waterfordtreasuresbookings.com 

The Pickardstown Ambush, April 24 to April 26, Coastguard Cultural Centre 

Tickets for Stagemad's presentation of The Pickardstown Ambush at The Coastguard Cultural Centre,Tramore, are selling out fast.

The one man show detailing a historic ambush that happened in Tramore in 1921, is performed by David Marchant, who plays the role of Nicholas Whittle, before and after the ambush.

David Marchant is a young rising actor from Waterford. He has performed on stage at The Theatre Royal and Garter Lane.

He was recently nominated in the best actor category in Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards for “Dress You Up” by Wayne Power.

Tickets at gr8events.ie

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