Hooks and Crookes
Hooks and Crookes are shantymen based in Waterford in the southeast of Ireland. Our name comes from the Cromwellian saying, 'of getting there by Hook or by Crooke'. Hook and Crooke are the name of the headlands on either side of Waterford Harbour.
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Maritime Matters
2025
The Marine Bar, Pulla, near Dungarvan, 21 November
We had a great night of singing and chat with the Molgoggers from Cobh
(photo shows five crew members from Hooks and Crookes with the Molgoggers).
Jack Meade's Pub, 11 October
The St Theresa's Parish Choir from St. John's in Newfoundland were in Ireland for a cultural visit, part of which they spent in Waterford. They had an eventful day on Saturday 11th October with lectures, visits and exhibitions in the City, followed by food and entertainment on Saturday evening in Jack Meades' pub. Shane Walsh (whistle, pipes and accordeon) and ourselves provided the music and there were several contributions from the floor. It was a lovely evening of music and song. The Choir performed on Sunday 12th with the St Joseph and Benildus Parish Choir, who were their hosts for the weekend.
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