The War in Spain – Imagine Arts Festival

The War in Spain returns to Waterford for Imagine Arts Festival’s 25th anniversary. The photographic exhibition is on display at Jordan’s American Bar from 20 to 25 October 2026, during pub opening hours.

Waterford-born Eoin Ronayne photographed and edited the black-and-white landscape images. His work traces places connected with the Waterford men who travelled to Spain to fight fascism with the International Brigades between 1936 and 1938.

The War in Spain exhibition

Ronayne is a former broadcast journalist and retired trade union leader. His interest in the story began after interviews with Irish Brigade veterans for RTÉ in 1988, including Waterford’s Peter O’Connor. The exhibition brings landscape photography together with this chapter of local history.

After a spring showing at the Index Gallery in Waterford Central Library, the work returns for the festival. Visit Jordan’s during its open hours to view the photographs and make time for the historical connections behind them.

Dates, venue and admission details

Dates: Tuesday 20 to Sunday 25 October 2026.
Venue: Jordan’s American Bar, Waterford.
Viewing times: During pub opening hours.

Admission: The current Imagine programme does not publish an admission price or a booking link for this exhibition. Confirm any entry arrangements with the organiser or venue before travelling.

See the official Imagine Arts Festival programme for updates. Pub opening hours and exhibition access may differ from the start and end dates of the festival week.

Food, drinks and getting there

Make your visit part of an outing in Waterford city. Options include The Reg for a drink and Bodega for food. Check service times and book ahead where needed.

For transport around Waterford, Rapid Cabs is a local option.

WIYP tip: Combine The War in Spain with the festival’s other heritage events, while checking each venue’s opening and admission arrangements separately.