Meet the men who rescued hundreds of historic Irish clocks from disappearing abroad

Waterford’s Museum of Time is home to hundreds of historic clocks, saved from being lost to overseas buyers

Horologist David Boles at the Museum of Time in Waterford City. Photo: Patrick Browne

While many of us wish we could turn back the hands of time, avid collector David Boles is excited to watch hundreds of his clocks go forward as part of a military operation this weekend.

It’s been almost four years since the 81-year-old co-founder of the Museum of Time in Waterford parted with his precious clock collection which is now housed in the historic building. Described as the only one of its kind in the country, the experience forms part of the Waterford Treasures museum collection in the heart of the city.