Fr Luke Wadding, whose death mask is housed at the Medieval Museum

Luke Wadding, the son of a wealthy merchant, lived from 1588 to 1657 and is considered one of the most important figures in Irish history. He had a fascinating life that saw him write 37 books in several languages, as well as becoming a significant part of the Catholic Church.  In his latest virtual tour of Waterford Treasures, Eamonn tells us about Fr Wadding and why he had a death mask made for him.

If you like Eamonn’s slots with us on The Big Breakfast Blaa, have a listen here to what he had to say about the Geoffrey Keating chalice.

And here’s what he had to tell us about Luke Wadding…