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From Shovel to Signal: John W. Mackay, Waterville and the Global Cable Era
An Coireán, Co. Kerry
23 August 2025
Family friendly
Free to visit
Uncover the fascinating and little known Rags to Riches story of The Irish-American who brought Transatlantic Cables to Waterville - A free talk for Heritage Week 2025.

Celebrate Heritage week 2025 by joining us at Tech Amergin in Waterville Co. Kerry on the ring of Kerry/ wild atlantic way to uncover the fascinating and little known history of John W. Mackay -his life, times and legacy and how Waterville, Co. Kerry played a key role in the global cable era.

An exhibition celebrating past workers of Commercial Cable Company will be on display in Tech Amergin and can be viewed prior to the talk starting. Participants will also have time to explore The Story of Waterville Cable Station exhibition

Doors open approx 2pm

Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

Event details
Dates
23 August 2025
Time
Start 15:00End 16:00
Price
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Contact details
Tech Amergin, Waterville, Spunkane, Waterville, Co. Kerry, Ireland
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Arts and cultureTech Amergin

Since its inception the centre has developed as a venue for the arts, providing courses in ceramics, painting, woodcarving, photography, dance, etc. to the adult populations of the Iveragh area of Kerry.

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