Submitted by BlogAuthor on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 09:47
The House of Waterford Crystal hosted an FAI press conference on Friday February 10th, where Ireland Manager Giovanni Trapattoni announced his 24-man squad for the February 29th home friendly against the Czech Republic as he steps up preparations for Euro 2012 in Poland in June.
During his visit to The House of Waterford Crystal, Trapattoni was taken on a VIP tour of the manufacturing facility, where the Ireland manager was shown up close the craft of blowing and even took the opportunity to blow a piece of crystal himself.
Later on the tour, Trapattoni donned a white coat and tried his hand at wedge cutting. ‘It is heavy’, he remarked after cutting the base of the large vase he was later presented with.
David McCoy, Commercial Director of The House of Waterford Crystal, presented Trapattoni with the stunning Waterford Crystal vase following the press conference, to commemorate his visit to Waterford.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 09:59
On Monday January 23rd, singer Ronan Tynan visited the House of Waterford Crystal. Ronan was a member of the Irish Tenors until he left to pursue his solo career in May 2004.
Ronan Tynan’s life story is well known to everyone, his triumph as a sportsman, his medical degree, his post 9/11 support of New York City’s Police & Firemen and his singing God Bless America at the Yankee games.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 16:58
Leaving Cert pupils Eric Doyle and Mark Kelly - both 17 and from Synge Street CBS in Dublin 8 - took home the top prize for their study to help monitor satellites orbiting the earth more accurately.
They fought off competition from over 500 other projects to walk away with a cheque for 5-thousand euro, tickets to the London Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Waterford Crystal BT Perpetual trophy, - AND the opportunity to represent Ireland at the European Union Young Scientist competition in Bratislava in September.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:40
Demi Lovato kisses her Waterford Crystal trophy backstage at the 2012 People’s Choice Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Wednesday (January 11th) in Los Angeles.
The 19-year-old entertainer beat out Beyonce, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna and was named Favorite Pop Artist!
“Thank you guys so much. This award is amazing. The nominees that I was up against are people that I look up to and aspire to be one day, and I won this award because of my fans, so I dedicate this to you guys. I love you guys so much,” she said.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 16:54
The Coaches’ Trophy presented by Dr Pepper, which was awarded to Alabama on Monday night January 9th, as the 2011 national college football champions, will be on display this weekend at three locations in Alabama. Fans will be able to have a free on-line photo taken with the actual Waterford Crystal football trophy won by the Crimson Tide at the Allstate BCS Championship
* The ball that sits atop The Coaches’ Trophy is designed and manufactured by Waterford Crystal in Ireland. The trophy is valued at $30,000 and takes three months to produce.
* The Coaches’ Trophy is 34 inches tall and weighs 45 pounds. The ball alone weighs approximately eight pounds.
* Every year, a new Waterford Crystal trophy is made. Each winning school keeps The Coaches’ Trophy for permanent display on campus.
* Created in 1986, this is the 26th year the American Football Coaches Association has awarded the trophy to the national champion.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 12:57
The 38th Annual People's Choice Awards takes place tonight, January 11, 2012.
The People's Choice Awards recognizes the people and work of popular culture in movies, television, and music. The show has been on air since 1975 and the general public votes for the winners.
40 million votes were cast to pick new categories and determine the nominees for the annual awards show that celebrates fan favourites in movies, music and television. Waterford Crystal, the official designer and manufacturer of the People’s Choice Awards trophies, creates the one-of-a-kind custom award.
This year is sure to be a great one and many of your favourite stars will be in attendance including, Robert Pattison, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Ewan McGregor, Emma Stone, Jason Segal, Ellen Degeneres, Morgan Freeman, Joe Jonas, Zachary Levi, Adam Levine, Sharon Osbourne, and many more.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 20:03
It was Lady Gaga to receive the honour of being selected to the annual ball dropping ceremony in the New Year in Times Square. Lady Gaga and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg were dropping the ball in New York City in the New Year’s Eve on Saturday night, December 31, 2011. The popular singer was counting down the final seconds to the New Year 2012, ready to drop the Waterford Crystal ball comprised of 22,000 LED lights in the very beginning of the year 2012 in front of thousands people and Little Monsters. The Waterford Crystal ball has dimension of 12 feet in diameter that weighs 11,875 pounds.
Before the ball dropping, Lady Gaga performed songs on the artistic stage. Besides joining Mayor Bloomberg, Lady Gaga also took the stage to give performance for the people lining the NYC streets and millions of viewers watching the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve show hosted by Ryan Seacrest at home.
Other artists who performed on the stage are Justin Bieber, Florence and The Machine, LMFAO, Pitbull, and The Band Perry.
To welcome in 2012, the kooky singer put on a stellar show right in front of the more than one million revellers gathered in Times Square in New York. Lady Gaga was seen plenty of effort into her performance since she didn’t disappoint her fans.
Lady Gaga, before push the button to drop the Waterford Crystal ball, kissed the ball attached to the button. When the countdown time is being activated, the 25-year-old singer was on hand to help New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to activate the New Year’s Eve ball drop.
Just after the Waterford Crystal ball is dropped, Lady Gaga was seen kissing the Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to celebrate the arrival of New Year
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 13:02
William Clay Ford Jr, the great grandson of Henry Ford was presented with the House of Waterford Crystal Cliffs of Moher vase on Thursday at Irish America magazine’s 26th Annual Business 100 Awards Luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in New York. He was also inducted into the magazine’s Irish America Hall of Fame.
He proudly remembered how Henry Ford had insisted that the company open up an automobile factory in his ancestral town of Cork in 1917 despite opposition from his board. As a result the Ford Company in Ireland was known as Henry Ford and Sons, not the Ford Motor Company.
At its height it employed 8,000 Irish workers and closed in 1985. At the luncheon, the Ford scion was also presented with a Certificate of Irish Heritage, a new initiative by the Irish government to acknowledge those who are not eligible for Irish citizenship but who are proud of their Irish roots, by Consul General Noel Kilkenny.
Ford, is the current Chairman of the Ford Company and great-grandson of Henry Ford the founder of the Ford Motor Company.
The Irish America Magazine’s annual Business 100 event, honours the best and the brightest Irish-Americans of the corporate world. The honourees represent a wide range of the most influential and innovative companies, including twenty-seven of the 2011 Fortune 500. Three of the honourees are among Forbes magazine’s 2011 Most Powerful Women in the World.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:53
Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Belfast have one, and now Waterford can be added to that list. The 30th June 2012 sees Waterford host the first ever marathon in the South East region. In keeping with the city’s great Viking history the Marathon will be named Waterford Viking Marathon (WVM). Organisers estimate it will attract over 1000 + runners bringing a welcome boost to retailers and accommodation providers in the city.
Speaking at the launch in Waterford Crystal on Saturday last Chairman of WVM Des Whelan said “This is a unique and first off event for Waterford city and one which we hope will grow in the years ahead. It’s a great opportunity for people to embrace a healthy lifestyle whilst also supporting charities of their choice; we in WLR FM are delighted to get behind this event. As title sponsor our involvement will make it possible to promote this great sporting event to our listening audience both city & county and we certainly share the vision and aim of the organisers to grow this marathon year on year” he went on to express his heartfelt thanks to everyone involved and to acknowledge the main sponsors who have come on board; Waterford City Council, Failte Ireland, Waterford Crystal and Lucozade. The event which starts on the Mall and takes in the streets of Waterford city before heading to Tramore and finishing in the Regional Sports Centre in the city is sure to attract participants from all over the country.
Outlining the Route Des also stated that this full Marathon which is 26 miles will also have a half Marathon and relay option so a good incentive for people of all levels of fitness to get involved. The Marathon has two designated Charities for 2012, Waterford Alzheimer’s society and Waterford Hospice. Excess funds from the running of the event will be donated to both.
Also speaking at the official launch Mayor of Waterford Clr Pat Hayes said “ This is a first for Waterford and following on from the city’s other tourist initiatives, this marathon will help to promote our wonderful Viking city both regionally and nationally and keep Waterford firmly positioned at the forefront”.
Concluding John Tracy, Chief Executive of Irish Sports Council of Ireland complimented the organisers and assured them of his continued support. “It is fantastic that the South East now has its own marathon and one I am sure that will grow in numbers year on year” he encouraged all runners to “ put on your running shoes and take part in what promises to be a most challenging and worthwhile event”
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 09:59
On Thursday December 8th, at Centre 548 in New York City, Waterford, the storied luxury house of crystal hosted “Live a Crystal Life” to unveil its premier Interiors portfolio and celebrate the new era of the brand.
The event brought Waterford’s vision to life with a multi-layered experience using design as a platform to immerse guests into the Waterford lifestyle.
An industrial freight elevator illuminated with crystal prisms transported party revellers including Julianne Moore, Uma Thurman, Sandra Lee, Tinsley Mortimer, Christian Siriano and boyfriend Brad Walsh to the spectacular space adorned with a floating crystal chandelier installation and champagne tower of nearly 500 of Waterford’s iconic Lismore coupes!
VIP guests explored the dramatic surroundings, which included intimate vignettes highlighting never-seen-before pieces from Waterford Interiors where they lounged and sipped champagne from Waterford’s glistening crystal in between DJ sets by Glamour’s Rajni Jacques and Naag.com’s Chris Bletzer.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 09:15
The House of Waterford Crystal were recently the proud sponsors of the 14th Annual Wall Street 50 Awards that took place on September 22nd at the New York Yacht Club. The fifty honourees featured represent an exceptional and diverse group of rising stars and Wall Street veterans. For fourteen years, Irish America Magazine has sought out and recognized the best and the brightest Irish and Irish-American leaders in finance.
The distinguished group of honourees were welcomed by Brian Ruane, CEO of Alternative Investment Services at BNY Mellon, who was the keynote speaker. At the dinner Brian Ruane was presented with a stunning Waterford Crystal Kings Bowl and the 2011 Wall Street 50 honourees received Waterford Crystal Shamrocks to commemorate the recognition.
House of Waterford Crystal, Tourism Ireland and the Failte Ireland will continue to work with the Irish American Magazine. It is part of our strategy to develop our relationship with the Irish Diaspora in North America. It is our intention to work together to build this relationship to support business and tourism to the region. In addition this is a key part of our programme to support the Tourism Ireland Gathering, which will commence in the 2013 season.
We at House of Waterford look forward to welcoming the Irish American Hall of Fame to Dunbrody Centre in New Ross, Wexford in Spring 2012.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 15:21
On Wednesday September 28th, while visiting Waterford City, actress Clelia Murphy visited The House of Waterford Crystal. Clelia has played Niamh Cassidy in the hit RTE Soap Fair City since 1995.
Clelia was presented with a pair of Waterford Crystal wine glasses by the Commercial Director, David McCoy.
Fair City was first broadcast in 1989 and has viewing figures of between 500,000 and 600,000 making it the most watched drama in Ireland.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 11:14
On September 25th, the New York Yankees honoured Mariano Rivera for his all-time saves record before the first game of Sunday's day-night doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.
Rivera surpassed Trevor Hoffman for the most saves in baseball history on Monday against the Rays, and in recognition, the Yankees commissioned a Waterford Crystal fireman's helmet bearing the record-setting No. 602 as well as an image of Rivera. The crystal helmet was handcrafted at the House of Waterford Crystals Manufacturing Facility on the Mall in Waterford, with copper-wheel engraving.
Team-mate Jorge Posada first presented Rivera with a Fire Department of New York helmet bearing No. 602, then helped unveil a framed, matted collage that features 15 of Rivera's Topps baseball cards and the title "Best Ever."
In addition, Steiner Sports presented Rivera with a "602nd Save Timeline Collage" and a check for $25,000, made out to the Mariano Rivera Foundation and earmarked to help with the restoration of the North Avenue Church in New Rochelle, N.Y.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 14:11
Waterford Crystal are pleased to announce that visitors to the Waterford Crystal Mixology Bar will be treated to a selection of specially created cocktails by Master Mixologist Paul Lambert in Brown Thomas Dublin. Paul will make cocktails named after the iconic ranges of Waterford Crystals stylish glassware; the Clarendontini; the Lismoretini and the Lume Fizz. You are invited to celebrate crystal and cocktails in style at the Waterford Crystal Mixology bar:
Level 3
Brown Thomas Dublin
Thursday 8th September - 6.30,7.30,8.30
Saturday 10th September - 12.30,1.30,2.30
Sunday 11th September - 12.30,1.30,2.30
Clarendontini - Serve in a Clarendon Ruby Martini glass
1 1/2 oz vodka
3/4 oz. triple sec
3/4 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. fresh lime juice Method: Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, stir or shake well. Strain and pour the ingredients into a Waterford Crystal Clarendon Ruby Martini glass. Garnish with a lime rind.
Lismortetini - Serve in a Lismore Saucer Champagne glass
20mls raspberry vodka
40mls pineapple juice
4 raspberries
Champagne Method: Muddle raspberries in the bottom of the shaker, add pineapple juice
and vodka. Shake well and strain into coupette. Serve in a Waterford Crystal Lismore Saucer Champagne glass .Top with chilled champagne.
Lume Fizz - Serve in a Lume Flute glass
40mls Bombay Sapphire gin
20mls fresh lemon juice
15mls Blue Curacao syrup
Champagne Method: Pour the gin, lemon and syrup into the champagne flute. Top with
chilled champagne. Serve in a Waterford Crystal John Rocha Lume Flute glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.
Submitted by BlogAuthor on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 14:14
2011 has been a highly successful year for the House of Waterford Crystal. Since January this year 100,000 visitors have come to see the new Waterford Crystal factory, retail and exhibition areas. The manufacturing facility melts two tons of crystal per day and produces over 45,000 units per year. The retail and exhibition area houses the largest display of Waterford Crystal in the world.
Alan Mooney, Allison Collier and their daughter Eleanor who were visiting the House of Waterford Crystal from Co. Louth were elated when they discovered that they were the 100,000th visitor in 2011. Alan, Allison and Eleanor took a VIP guided tour of the manufacturing facility and were presented with a pair of Waterford Crystal Champagne Flutes to mark the special occasion.
