Port of Waterford 1111 - Hear Historian Eamonn McEneaney on the story of Ireland's oldest City & Port

To mark Heritage Week and celebrate 1,111 years of the Port of Waterford, Ireland’s oldest port, has released the third episode of its new podcast series, Port of Waterford 1111. Hosted by Tom MacSweeney of RTÉ’s Seascapes, the episode features an interview with Eamonn McEneaney. Eamonn is a renowned historian and former Director of the Waterford Museum of Treasures, where he served for over 25 years, playing a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Waterford's Viking heritage. His contributions have been recognised with an honorary doctorate from South East Technological University and his appointment as an Officer of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his efforts in strengthening cultural ties between Ireland and Norway. The Port of Waterford 1111 podcast series invites listeners on a journey through over a thousand years of maritime history with historian Eamonn McEneaney and maritime expert and broadcaster Tom Macsweeney. This episode delves into the fascinating story of Waterford Port, revealing its significance as one of Ireland’s oldest and most important trading hubs. Listeners can hear the full episode and previous instalments of Port of Waterford 1111 at www.portofwaterford.com/port-1111, where new episodes will continue to be released throughout 2025.