Aonach na nDéise – The Woodstown Viking Heritage Festival
Free Family friendly heritage festival for Heritage Week celebrating all aspects of Viking Life – Déise Medieval living history displays, TVAS Archaeology Dig in a Box, National Museum of Ireland- Viking Artefact Challenge, The Discovery Programme and Abarta Heritage will be there to discuss the recent dig and what it tells us about Woodstown. Experience Western style Viking Battles, Eastern-Style Bridge Fighting demonstrations, Kiddie Vikes, Viking Boat, Irish Wolfhounds and Birds of Prey. along with fun games with Fuinseog Woodland Crafts. Bring a picnic and enjoy being entertained and informed about Woodstown’s wonderful Viking Heritage!
This is an outdoor event on uneven ground involving a 20 minute walk to the site from the nearest Greenway car park at Carriganore. Please ensure you wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing.
Experience Viking Woodstown this Heritage Week, all are welcome free of charge on 15th August, 12pm – 4pm, and the 16th August, 10am – 5pm. More details on the Heritage Week website here.
The Slender Thread – Female Pioneers in Viking-Age Ireland
A free talk to launch Aonach na nDéise Viking Heritage Festival on Friday August 14th, at 7:30pm in The Medieval Museum, Waterford City.
Leah De Bernardi is a prominent independent researcher and Viking-Age living historian based in York. Of mixed Irish and Northern English heritage, her main research interests are in recreating textiles and exploring daily life in Viking-Age Dublin and York. Her practical research explores early medieval dye baths, clothing reconstruction, pottage, and women’s historical roles. She frequently presents at history conferences, such as lecturing on “Dressing a Woman Warrior” for the Shieldmaidens Project.
In her talk , which takes place on Friday August 14th , in the Garden Room of the Medieval Museum, Leah will describe women’s roles in Viking-Age Irish towns,
examining the tangible archaeological evidence they left behind and delving into tales recorded in the annals and sagas. From fierce women warriors to mothers, merchants to skilled artisans, learn how women made their mark in the Viking world, both within Ireland and beyond.
