Hear about the tragic sinking of two Waterford ships during World War 1 at an event this Friday

The SS Formby and the SS Coningbeg had embarked on trade voyages from Waterford to Liverpool in December 1917, when tragedy struck and they were torpedoed by a German U-Boat as part of a World War 1 attack. This Friday December 17th, talks take place on these events, and the tragic loss of life.

Des Griffin spoke to Mary "On the Fringe," telling her that his Grandfather was aboard the SS Coningbeg on that fateful day 100 years ago. Have a listen to their chat:

https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford/talks-on-the-sinking-of-the-ss-formby-and-ss-coningbeg-take-place-at-city-hall