Waterford – The Authentic Irish City
Waterford has an incredible wealth of history that can be seen in abundance if people take the time to visit the ‘Museum of Treasures’ in Waterford City.
T.F. Meagher (1823 – 1867), one of Waterford’s most famous sons, was a leader of the Young Irelanders and a General in the American civil war. He conceived the Irish Tricolour and first flew it on March 1st 1848 at 33 the Mall, Waterford City. The flag was adopted by the Irish Republic in 1919.
Luke Wadding (1588 – 1657), a Waterford born Franciscan Friar, was a highly regarded intellect of his time. Through Wadding’s efforts, St. Patrick’s Day was set up as a Feast day.
These are probably the two most identifyable Irish symbols and they started here in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city.
If you’re proud you’re from Waterford or you have a connection with Waterford then join the I’m Proud I’m from Waterford Facebook Page
I’ve proposed an idea for a Tricolour festival on yourcountryyourcall.com.
The annual festival will begin on the 1st of March with a ‘Ceremony of the Flag’ on The Mall in Waterford City, at the location and on the anniversary of the Tricolour’s first flight in 1848, and will conclude in climactic fashion in Dublin on the 17th of March, to celebrate and commemorate its adoption by the Irish Republic in 1919.
During the 17 days the flag will be relayed through the towns and cities of Ireland (much like the Olympic torch) so that each location along the route can be showcased and highlighted by the media, celebrating some notable Irish achievements in that area.
If you have a few minutes I’d appreciate your support of this idea. Here’s the link: http://proposals.yourcountryyourcall.com/ct/ct_a_view_idea.bix?i=B462113F
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T.N.T PROMOTIONS on
Tue, 30th Mar 2010 5:35 pm
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liz devine on
Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:44 pm
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well just want 2 say luv da deise cum on da boiz in blue!!!! xxxxxxxx
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