Waterford City is going red to celebrate Canada Day, and its unique historical connection with Newfoundland.
Between 1790 and 1830, 35,000 Irish people entered the former colony, with Waterford the primary port of embarkation.
Photograph: Patrick Browne
For Canada Day, on Monday July 1st, iconic landmarks and monuments across the island of Ireland are illuminating red in recognition of the shared history, heritage and cultural connections between Ireland and Canada.
Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Jason Murphy, said he was thrilled that Waterford is joining in this celebration.
"This highlights the very real connections between Ireland and Canada and in particular the shared history of Waterford and Newfoundland," he said.
"Buildings including Reginald’s Tower, Bishop’s Palace, William Vincent Wallace Plaza and City Hall, will all be lit-up in red for Canada Day. We wish the people of Canada the very best on their National Holiday and invite them to come and explore Waterford City and County and the strong connections between our two countries.”
Waterford City was twinned with St John's in Newfoundland in 2003 to recognise and celebrate the historical connections between the two cities.
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