ISACS was delighted to co-host the third edition of Circostrada’s DIVE which took place from August 1st to August 4th in Ireland, co-organised with Circostrada Network and Waterford Spraoi.
DIVE was a four-day international exploration on the role of outdoor arts in shaping our society. This once off event looked at the distinct role that making work in public space has on shaping shared understanding and bringing multiple cultures together for change. Together we explored the landscape and history of the Irish territory examining key radical artistic actions led by activism & passion, which have transformed and shaped the world we live in.
Below is the text written by Julian Walton, the local Waterford Historian who shared his vast knowledge with us during the bus journey from Waterford to Wexford on Day 2 of the DIVE initiative.
Julian Walton From Waterford to Passage East
About Julian
Julian Walton is a former secondary school teacher and librarian with a lifelong interest in Irish history and genealogy, particularly relating to Co. Waterford. During the 1990s he worked at Waterford Heritage Genealogical Centre, where he undertook the conservation of Waterford Cathedral Library. He was then employed at the library of University College Cork to catalogue older printed books. Since he “retired” he has been Resident Historian at Dunhill Multi-Education Centre, where he hosts an annual series of lectures on Waterford’s history. He also presented a series of historical snippets for Local Radio entitled “On This Day”.