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ICYMI: Waterford Walls, Heritage Week and Davie Furey at Central Arts all feature "On the Fringe.."

ICYMI: Waterford Walls, Heritage Week and Davie Furey at Central Arts all feature "On the Fringe.."
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One of the many stunning paintings from Waterford Walls 2018. The festival returns this year from August 25th.

It's been another busy On the Fringe with a jam-packed August in the Déise. Waterford Walls makes its return from August 22nd with artists from all over the world descending here to paint the walls with stunning street art. You can find out more here.

Now in its fifth year, organiser Edel Tobin has been involved with Waterford Walls from the start and she joined Mary On the Fringe. Also in studio was Magdalene Karol, a Polish artist who's been living in Waterford for 15 years.

Heritage Week runs from August 17th to 25th. There are around 1200 events nationwide, and over 50 in Waterford, with the vast majority free. It's run by the Heritage Council of Ireland in conjunction with the libraries. You can find out more here.

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Executive Librarian Tracy McEneaney joined Mary in studio, to give the lowdown on what's happening locally

Singer/Songwriter Davie Furey is currently embarking on an Irish tour, following the release of his single Fire and Gold. You've a chance to see him in Waterford, at Central Arts on The Quay. You'll find out more here.

Ahead of that, he joined Mary On the Fringe, where he played another of his songs form the album Easy Come Easy Go. 

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