Georgian-era poet and lyricist Anne Hunter is believed to have been born in Waterford on 11th March 1742. Anne became well-known for her writings and party hosting in London, where she becomes acquainted with the composer Joseph Haydn. The pair collaborate on some of the Austrian composer’s canzonettas, with Hunter playing a pivotal role in Haydn attempting to compose his work in English.Believed throughout history to have been Haydn's muse, their story is interwoven throughout Waterford.Cian Manning was on The Big Breakfast Blaa, as he is every Wednesday, and his stories are just mind-blowing.Click on the image to listen back in full.

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