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FAQs about The Big Breakfast Blaa:How many episodes does The Big Breakfast Blaa have?The podcast currently has 270 episodes available.
April 07, 2020Eamonn discusses the Geoffrey Keating Chalice in his Waterford Treasures slot.Eamonn continues his virtual tours while the museums are shut. Today he reflects on a time period of Irish history when there was huge conflict between catholics and protestants. The artefact the discussion centres around is the Geoffrey Keating Chalice of 1637....more6minPlay
April 06, 2020Eamonn discusses the Luker Chalice of 1595 in his latest Waterford Treasures slotEamonn continues his tour of the museums while they are closed to the public. Today it was all about the Luker chalice, which was discovered by absolute chance on land in Carlow. He gives us the details....more4minPlay
April 03, 2020Eamonn McEneaney discusses the cap and sword of King Henry VIIIIn his Waterford Treasures slot, Eamonn discusses the friendship between one of the most notorious royals of all time, and a Waterford man. He also explains how a cap and sword belonging to Henry VIII ended up here....more6minPlay
April 02, 2020Eamonn McEneaney looks at Ireland's oldest cannon in his Waterford Treasures tourEamonn joins The Big Breakfast Blaa every morning, while the museums are shut. His latest artefact of discussion is Ireland's oldest cannon, from the late 15th century. This conversation throws up some very interesting (and quite gruesome) facts about Waterford during this period...more6minPlay
April 01, 2020Eamonn McEneaney discusses the Medieval vestments at Waterford Treasures.These vestments are beautifully restored and were made from the finest cloths and threads in Renaissance Italy. Eamonn tells the fascinating story behind them, and says we're very lucky to have these vestments housed at Waterford Treasures....more8minPlay
March 31, 2020Eamonn McEneaney discusses the sword of King Edward IV from 1462The sword, which is housed at the Medieval Museum, was gifted to Waterford by the then King of England, Edward IV, in the 15th century. Eamonn tells the story behind it....more8minPlay
March 30, 2020Eamonn McEneaney discusses the great Charter Roll of the 14th CenturyIn his Waterford Treasures slot, Eamonn outlines the fascinating stories behind some of the artefacts house at the museums here. They're currently closed but Eamonn gives us a virtual tour on air. This episode is all about The Great Charter Roll of 1372, the world's first Powerpoint Presentation...more7minPlay
March 27, 2020Eamonn McEneaney discusses The Black Death and The Wyse DocumentIn his Waterford Treasures slot on The Big Breakfast Blaa, Eamonn discusses different artefacts housed at the museums, which are currently closed. Today he turned his attentions to the time of the Black Death, and a will that was drawn up in the 14th century by the Wyse Family....more7minPlay
March 26, 2020Eamonn McEneaney tells us that money was minted in Waterford in the Middle AgesMinting took place in the City Centre, and it was very important that coinage was of the proper weight, in order for it to hold its true value, Eamonn explained to Ollie and Mary, in his Waterford Treasures slot on The Big Breakfast Blaa....more6minPlay
March 25, 2020Eamonn McEneaney discusses romance and chivalry in the middle ages in WaterfordToday's artefact from Waterford Treasures is a wedding brooch, dating from the 13th century, that was found in a dig under City Square. Eamonn talks about romance back then and the significance of such a brooch....more6minPlay
FAQs about The Big Breakfast Blaa:How many episodes does The Big Breakfast Blaa have?The podcast currently has 270 episodes available.