Irish Georgian Society
Cork Chapter visit to Waterford
‘WATERFORD CHAPTER LAUNCH’
Travel from Cork to Waterford by coach
Saturday, 25th January 2014 @ 10.30am
10.30am
Meet at the Radisson Hotel, Little Island Business Park, for coach departure
10.45am
Depart for Waterford with pick-ups at Midleton, Castlemartyr & Youghal
1.00pm
Lunch at The Bishop’s Palace Café, Waterford
2.30pm
Tour of Bishop’s Palace or Medieval Museum
4.00pm
Talk by Julian Walton at the Catholic Cathedral, Barronstrand Street
5.00pm
Talk by Julian Walton at Christ Church, Church of Ireland Cathedral
6.00pm
Official launch of Waterford Chapter followed by reception
7.00pm
Event concludes followed by return coach to Cork
Catholic Cathedral, Barronstrand Street, Waterford designed by John Roberts is a monumental building in
the centre of Waterford and has an elaborate Classical frontispiece. The cathedral is an important landmark in the
city and forms a prominent centrepiece in the streetscape of Barronstrand Street.
Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford is a neo-Classical cathedral built to designs prepared by John Roberts. It
has a Doric portico and a very fine vaulted interior with Corinthian columns and delicate plasterwork.
The Bishop’s Palace is the largest and finest Episcopal palace built in the country with the involvement of Richard
Castle and John Roberts. It has been very well restored in recent years and suitably furnished.
Waterford Medieval Museum is a tribute to Medieval Waterford. The carefully preserved Chorister's Hall and
is one of the centrepieces of the new Medieval Museum.
Tickets cost €35 (members) €50 (non-members) including lunch and must be purchased in advance Please make
your cheque payable to the Irish Georgian Society, Cork Chapter
Terms & Conditions: Attendees will travel by coach. Participation at the discretion of the committee. Preference will be
given to members. Programme subject to change without notice. Places will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
Enquiries to Kevin Hurley (Tel: 087-9266826 - email: corkigs@gmail.com)