In Photos: More images from Pride of the Déise 2026

Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance. 
In Photos: More images from Pride of the Déise 2026

The stage is set for a colourful, vibrant Pride of the Déise 2026. All Photos: Joe Evans

A number of events took place recently throughout the Déíse county including the very successful Pride of the Déise Festival which was a vibrant and colourful display of inclusivity, food, music and theatre. 

Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance. 

Photos of other events are also available to view here on the website under the 'Archive' section and collections of nostalgic photos from our archive, titled 'Colourful Memories of Waterford', volumes one and two, are currently available as fantastic photobooks on sale at The Book Centre, in-store or through our office on Gladstone Street. 

Hard copy prints of photos are also available to buy through our office.

 Tanya Ashton and Jane Fraher, at the Pride of the Déise march.
Tanya Ashton and Jane Fraher, at the Pride of the Déise march.

 Rhys, at Pride of the Déise.
Rhys, at Pride of the Déise.

 Levi and Billy, at Pride of the Déise.
Levi and Billy, at Pride of the Déise.

 Flying the flag at Pride of the Déise.
Flying the flag at Pride of the Déise.

 Pictured at Pride of the Déise.
Pictured at Pride of the Déise.

 Gretchen, (left), Sofia and Ambar (centre) and Alli (right) at the Pride of the Déise march.
Gretchen, (left), Sofia and Ambar (centre) and Alli (right) at the Pride of the Déise march.

 Kevin Jackson and Ellis Jordan, (left), and Ace, Ethan and Gretchen (right) at Pride of the Déise.
Kevin Jackson and Ellis Jordan, (left), and Ace, Ethan and Gretchen (right) at Pride of the Déise.

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