I landed in Dublin after a short flight from Heathrow, and headed straight through town to the train station. Headed straight for Waterford, a small town south west of Dublin. The train pulls up right alongside the river Suir and thanks to both the town small size and my pre-study on google maps i walked over the bridge and straight up to the hostel i was staying. I darted down the main strip for a quick cream of veggie soup and froth before making my way up to 'The Forum' (local auditorium where the likes of Cash and Connolly have played before). John Smith, a unknown south Englishman got the night started with an acoustic set to be remembered. If you like Ray LaMontagne, then you will love this guy also.
Then one of Ireland's best young singers took to the stage and treated us to her great material, both from her Best Irish, Best Debut album 'Sea Sew' and some from her upcoming album 'Passenger' which was recently recorded in Wales.
I finished the night off with a evening stroll around the town and wet the whistle at a pub where a young couple were playing live traditional music.
Great night of music!! - well pleased
The next day i trekked around the small town of Waterford. Visited the US coast guard sailing ship docked there, walked the city streets, shops and parks. Finished Waterford off with a coffee whilst introducing myself to the game of 'Hurling' on the cafe plazma. They open the match by marching the players around the field lead by a bag-pipes band. I listened to the match whilst in the cab to the Waterford airport and ask for the result as soon as i got in the taxi just out of Galway.
Great sport!
Thanks Waterford.
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