Hooks and Crookes

Hooks and Crookes are shantymen based in Waterford in the southeast of Ireland.

Initially we got together in November 2004 to offer entertainment for visitors to our city, Waterford which hosted the Tall Ships Race in July 2005.

However we had so much fun, we just had to keep on singing. Since then we have met every Monday night and have continued to expand our repertoire. And in keeping with the long naval tradition we drink an odd ration of grog.

Our anchorage is in a reputable establishment at Callaghane (a licenced premises) close bye the olde smugglers road from Creadon into Port Lairge. Our thanks to Mary Kennedy who ensures a warm welcome at Callaghane.

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.