HERITAGE / COMMEMORATIONS AND CREATIVE IRELAND EVENTS

COUNTY CORK 2019

Date/Time: Friday 4th January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'The Muskerry Tram' Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co. Cork Additional Information: The story of the much loved Muskerry Tram will be presented in picture and commentary form by Tim O'Brien at Griffin's Garden Centre, Dripsey (by kind permission of proprietor Margaret Griffin) on Friday January 4th next. The presentation, under the auspices of the Inniscarra Historical Society, commences at 8 o'clock and there will be a 15 minute interval during which refreshments will be served. The Muskerry Tram lines ran deep into Mid Cork territory from 1887 to 1934 and covered such areas as Coachford, Peake, Dripsey, Cloghroe, Tower, Blarney and Donoughmore. Admission to the show is three euro.

Date/Time: Thursday 10th January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Blarney and District Historical Society presents an illustrated Lecture titled - 'Crime and Punishment in Victorian Cork' Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an Illustrated Lecture titled ‘Crime and Punishment in Victorian Cork’. Speaker Mr. Ronnie Herlihy, is a well known and respected member of the Cork South Parish Historical Society and author of a number of books, including ‘A Walk Through the South Parish – Where Cork Began’ and ‘Tales from Victorian Cork’. He takes us back to a bygone time with this evening’ s illustrated presentation which is based on a selection of the various crimes, court cases and the punishments that took place during the early Victorian era of 1837 to 1859. Criminality in Cork City of the time matched anything being perpetrated by current criminals. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 0872153216. For more information see www.blarneyhistory.ie.

Date/Time: Monday 14th January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Explosions in Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills' Location: Ballincollig Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: Frank Donaldson will give an illustrated talk on Explosions in Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills at 8.00 pm on Monday, 14 January. At its peak, the gunpowder mills employed over 500 people but it was a risky business. There were a number of serious explosions in the mills during the 19th century, some of them resulting in the deaths of workers. Muskerry Local History Society are organising the lecture which will be held in Ballincollig Rugby Club.

Date/Time: Wednesday 16th January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Cork Burning' Location: Kilmurry Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Cork Burning: A tale of arson, loot and murder’ was how one source described the events that would befall Cork city on the night of 11–12 December 1920. In a scene of almost unprecedented destruction, members of the British forces bent on revenge for the ambushes at Kilmichael and Dillon’s Cross set fire to both the commercial and the civic heart of the city. One side of Patrick Street and the area surrounding it were razed to the ground, while City Hall and the neighbouring Carnegie Library were gutted as Auxiliaries and Black and Tans shot at Cork’s firemen and cut their hoses in an effort to ensure maximum damage. Then, to add insult to injury, as the smoke cleared the British government tried to blame Cork’s own citizens for the devastation. Using eyewitness accounts and contemporary sources, and illustrated with exceptional images from the period, Cork Burning tells the story of the events before, during and after that infamous night. It covers such topics as Cork City before December 1920, the Black and Tans, Auxiliaries and K Company, Republican Cork, a timeline of events before the burning of Cork City, early fires and arson by crown forces in Cork, the Kilmichael Am- bush, the Dillon’s Cross Ambush, premises destroyed, official investigations into the causes, compensation and rebuilding. Michael Lenihan, author of ‘Cork Burning’ will give an illustrated talk in Kilmurry on January 16th. All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 19th January 2019 at 15:00 Event: Cobh Commemoration of the Centenary of the First Dáil Location: Cobh Remembrance Garden, West View, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: the Cobh 1916 Commemoration Committee will hold a short ceremony on 19th January to commemorate the centenary of the first sitting of Dáil Éireann. The event will be held at the Cobh remembrance Garden, West View at 3.00pm and all are welcome.

Date/Time: Monday 21st January 2019 from 11:00 to 12:00 Event: Cork County Council Special Meeting to Commemoration Centenary of First Dáil Location: Council Chamber, Floor 2, County Hall, Cork Additional Information: Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy is convening a special meeting on January 21st 2019 in Cork County Hall at 11 am to mark the centenary of the sitting of the very First Dáil. 1918 was a significant year in Irish history, both nationally and internationally. Democracy was coming to the fore following the ending of World War I. In Ireland, the elections of December 14th 1918 afforded all men over the age of 21 and, for the very first time, women over the age of 30, the right to vote and indeed stand for Parliament.Of the 105 seats available across the island of Ireland, those who stood behind an independent Ireland stood out in front when the results of the election were announced. 73 seats went to Sinn Féin, including nine from the County of Cork, represented by: Liam De Róiste; James J. Walsh, David Kent, Terence MacSwiney, Patrick O’Keeffe, Thomas Hunter, Michael Collins, Diarmuid Lynch and Seán Hayes. Rather than take their seats at Parliament in London, the elected men and sole woman, Countess Markievicz, established their own Government, Dáil Éireann meaning ‘the Assembly of Ireland’. This decision would set in train the Anglo-Irish War of Independence and subsequent Irish Civil War with County Cork playing a pivotal role in both. Dr. Neil Buttimer, Department Of Modern Irish, U.C.C., who has an in-depth knowledge of the era, will give a keynote address, entirely in Irish, fitting given that the First Dáil was itself held in Irish. Commenting on this milestone, Mayor Murphy is encouraging anyone interested to join him in marking this occasion, “On January 21st 2019, the country will witness the centenary of the sitting of the very First Dáil. We will hear from Dr. Buttimer and discuss the significance of the First Dáil; what it means to us today and reflect on those from Cork who had the courage and conviction for a new, free and democratic, Ireland.” This meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in attending is welcome to do so.

Date/Time: Monday 21st January 2019 at 20:30 Event: Seán Hayes Lecture Location: The Leap Inn, Leap, Skibbereen, Co. Cork Additional Information: Coinciding with the Centenary of the sitting of the First Dáil a lecture on Seán Hayes will be given in the Leap Inn on Monday 21st January 2019, commencing at 20:30. All welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 17:50 Event: Call of the Forest - Screening Location: Macroom Library, Macroom, Co. Cork Additional Information: On the evening of Tuesday 22nd January in Macroom Library, commencing at 17:50, will be a showing of a film called the 'Call of the Forest - the Forgotten Wisdom of Trees'. This should be a most enjoyable evening with thanks to Ted Cook for promoting same. All welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk on John Redmond M.P. Location: Social Services Centre, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: On the evening of Tuesday 22nd January in Mallow, organised by the Mallow Field Club, there will be a talk given by Dermot Meleady on John Redmond. Dermot Meleady has written an excellent autobiography on John Redmond M.P. and the talk promises to be a fascinating one, taking place in the Social Services Centre in Mallow.

Date/Time: Tuesday 22nd January 2019 from 17:00 to 21:20 Event: Cork Festivals and Events Workshop Location: Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: Festivals & Events of all shapes and sizes are held in towns and villages across the county and play an important role in attracting thousands of visitors to Cork annually, which in turn generates a substantial economic return for the Cork region. Cork County Council, as a significant financial contributor to festivals / events throughout the county, is organising this Workshop (in conjunction with AOIFE), with a view to help support festivals to maximise their growth potential and gain valuable industry insights. At the start of the evening, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Patrick Gerard Murphy, will formally launch Cork County Council’s Updated ‘Festival / Events Guidelines and Policies for Cork County’. For full details see the poster above and it is requested that people RSVP prior to close of business on Friday 18th January 2019. Click here to see the programme for the evening.

Date/Time: Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: General Liam Tobin and the Intelligence War in Ireland 1919-1921 Location: Town Hall, Thomas Street, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork Additional Information: On Wednesday, January 23rd a plaque to Major General Liam Tobin, Director of Intelligence for General Michael Collins during the 1919-1921 War of Independence, will be unveiled at Glenahulla N.S. In conjunction with this event, Dr. Gabriel Doherty, UCC, will present a lecture to Mitchelstown Heritage Society on Liam Tobin and the intelligence war in Ireland from 1919-1921 to coincide with the Centenary of the sitting of the First Dail. Tobin, who's father was from Cloghleafin, Mitchelstown, served as Deputy Director of Intelligence during the War of Independence. a member of the '12 Apolostles', this unit was responsible for the assassination of British agents and officials in Ireland. He served on Collins staff during the Treaty negotiations. Tobin was Chief Pall Bearer at Collins funeral. The lecture to Mitchelstown Heritage Society will be given on Wednesday, 23rd January in the Town Hall at Thomas Street at 8pm. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards. a small cover charge applies, this is €5 for Heritage Society members and €7 for the public.

Date/Time: Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at 11:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: Cork Working Class Women 1916-1923: Stories, Tales and Pensions' by Paddy Mulley Location: Bishopstown Library, Wilton, Cork Additional Information: On Wednesday, January 23rd, Bishopstown Library, in association with Bishopstown Historical Society, will hold a talk by Paddy Mulley regarding 'Cork Working Class Women 1916-1923: Stories, Tales and Pensions'. The talk should be most interesting and all are most welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Thursday 24th January 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Cork Stories behind the 1918 General Election Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: This lecture will examine the General Election of 1918 which has been described as both a turning point in Irish history and as a referendum on Irish independence. It will look at this election campaign and its aftermath from a Cork perspective, recounting the stories of local men and women, some of whom are well known and some less so. Dr Aodh Quinlivan is a political scientist who lectures in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork. His specialist area is local government and he is the Director of the Centre for Local and Regional Governance. He is the author of six books, the most recently published of which was ‘Dissolved: The Remarkable Story of how Cork lost its Corporation in 1924’ (October 2017). He has two books due to be published in 2019. He lives in Kilmurry with his wife Emmanuelle and three children. The event has been organised by Clonakilty Dúchas Heritage and all welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Monday 28th January 2019 at 12:00 noon Event: Tree Planting Event with Ted Cook Location: Castlegrounds, Macroom, Co. Cork Additional Information: A Brian Ború Oaktree (grafted from the existing ancient Oak of Dalcash) will be planted in Macroom Castlegrounds on Monday 28th January at 12 noon. All welcome to attend and more information contact 086 8789891.

Date/Time: Thursday 31st January 2019 from 10:00 to 11:00 and from 11:00 to 12:00 noon Event: St. Bridget Cross-making Workshops Location: Fermoy Resource Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork Additional Information: On Thursday 31st January there is a St. Bridget’s Cross-making workshop taking place in the Fermoy Resource Centre from 10:00 to 11:00 and again 11:00 to 12 noon. All most welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 7th February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Keeping an Eye on Kinsale in 1988' Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a talk by Leo McMahon titled 'Keeping an eye on Kinsale in 1988' will take place in the Temperance Hall. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 7th February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Match-Making Customs of Ireland' Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney Secondary School, Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Blarney and District Historical Society, a talk by John Arnold titled 'Match-Making Customs of Ireland' will take place in Blarney Secondary School on Thursday 7th February. All welcome and see www.blarneyhistory.ie for more information.

Date/Time: Monday 11th February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Viking Silver 'Hoards' from Cork Location: Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: John Sheehan, Archaeology Department, UCC, will present an illustrated lecture on Viking Silver Hoards on Monday, 11 February, at 8.00 pm in Ballincollig Rugby Club. These hoards - well over 100 of them have been found in Ireland - represent a concentration of Viking wealth in Ireland which is not seen in Viking settlements elsewhere. The lecture is organised by Muskerry Local History Society.

Date/Time: Monday 11th February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Kilmurry in Medieval Times Location: Independence Museum Kilmurry, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, a talk by Dr. Paul McCotter on Kilmurry in Medieval Times will take place in the Independence Museum on Monday 11th February. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 14th February 2019 from 17:30 to 19:30 Event: Ireland's National Heritage Plan Heritage Ireland 2030 - Informational Evening in County Hall Location: Council Chamber, Floor 2, County Hall, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Government has recently announced that a new National Heritage Plan is to be undertaken for Ireland, to be titled ‘Heritage Ireland 2030’ and it is encouraged that as many groups and individuals as possible make submissions. In order to support people looking to make a submission, Cork County Council is hosting an information session on Thursday 14th February from 17:30 to 19:30 in the Council Chamber, Floor 2 of the County Hall. This will be an informal event for all of those who love their heritage; where people can drop in and discuss ideas and the type of suggestions that could be included in submissions on the plan. Submissions are welcomed by the Department up until to February 28th and can be received by email (Heritageireland2030@chg.gov.ie); post (Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Custom House, Dublin 1, D01 W6XO) or by online survey via www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/heritageireland2030. Anyone interested in attending on Thursday 14th February is requested to email conor.nelligan@corkcoco.ie prior to Friday 8th February. All most welcome and it is hoped that a multitude of submissions will be made from the Rebel County.

Date/Time: Sunday 17th February 2019 at 12:30 Event: The 98th Clonmult Commemoration Location: Clonmult Ambush Site, Clonmult, East Cork, Co. Cork Additional Information: 98th. Anniversary Clonmult Ambush Commemoration. Mr. Alan Dukes who has a family connection with the Ambush will deliver the oration. The 98th. Anniversary of the Clonmult Ambush will be commemorated at the Ambush site at Clonmult on Sunday February 17th. 2019 at 12.30pm. A Mass of remembrance in St. Laurence’s Church, Clonmult at 11 am will be celebrated by Canon John Terry son of Edmond Terry who survived the Ambush. This year we are delighted to have Mr. Alan Dukes former Minister who has a family connection with the Ambush as our guest speaker. Mr. Dukes in replying to our invitation said he was delighted to be invited to deliver this year’s oration and looked forward to visiting the site. On 20th. February 1921 during an action in Clonmult, seven miles northeast of Midleton, County Cork the IRA suffered its greatest loss of volunteers in conflict. Almost the entire East Cork flying column was wiped out in a single defensive action. Twelve men were shot dead and eight men were taken prisoner. Two of the prisoners were subsequently executed. It was at once a deadly blow to the IRA and a battle of terrible cruelty; several of the volunteers were callously shot following their surrender and only the arrival of a British Army officer prevented the killing of the injured and remaining volunteers. The Clonmult Ambush Commemoration Committee is drawn from the local community who have come together to commemorate this tragic event of the War of Independence. The Commemoration includes a cross laying ceremony on behalf of each of the 24 men who had been in the house on that fateful day. We would like to see as many as possible attend the event and family relatives of the men involved. Ample parking adjacent to the site will be available on the day. Email: clonmult1921@gmail.com. Facebook: Clonmult Ambush Site.

Date/Time: Tuesday 19th February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Extraordinary Women in Extraordinary Times - The Story of Mary, Annie and Muriel MacSwiney Location: Ellis Room, Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly, Inniscarra, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Inniscarra Historical Society, a talk by Anne Twomey regarding the extraordinary story of Mary, Annie and Muriel MacSwiney, will take place in Inniscarra on Tuesday 19th February. All most welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 20th February 2019 from 11:30 to 12:30 Event: A Talk on Pollinators and Biodiversity Location: Macroom Library, Main Street, Macroom, Co. Cork Additional Information: What are pollinators and why are they so important? Join Donna Weiner from Cork Nature Network to learn about pollinators and biodiversity. This event is funded by the Local Agenda 21 Fund. If you wish to find out more about Cork Nature Network, please go to our website www.corknaturenetwork.ie or our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.

Date/Time: Thursday 21st February 2019 at 19:30 Event: Remembering Edward Bransfield Location: Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: Remembering Edward Bransfield with Jim Wilson and Liam O'Riordan. Edward Bransfield, an Irishman born of the village of Ballinacurra circa 1785, within the parish of Midleton, Co Cork, was leader of the first expedition to see and chart mainland Antarctica. Bransfield, a Ship’s Master in the Royal Navy, made his historic discovery, 30th January 1820, while in command of the brig, Williams of Blyth. Read more. The talk should be a most interesting one. Admission €10 and all welcome.

Date/Time: Friday 22nd February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Cork Architecture 1660 to Present Location: Independence Museum Kilmurry, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, a talk by Richard Wood on the Architecture of Cork from 1660 to the Present will take place in the Independence Museum on Friday 22nd February. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 28th February 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: From Ardfield to Santiago de Compostella/Finisterre Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Pilgrims from West Cork have been travelling to Santiago de Compostella since the 10th century AD, either by ship to La Corunna, or on foot across England, France and Spain to Santiago, braving attacks by bandits and wolves along the way. Traolach Ó Donnabháin had been intrigued by this tradition for some time and between 2007 and 2011, sometimes alone, sometimes with colleagues, he undertook the Camino Frances/Camino de Santiago, from Le Puy-en-Velay in France to Santiago de Compostella, and onwards to Finisterre on the west coast of Spain, having initially walked from St James Well in Ardfield to Cork Airport – a total distance of 2,000km. His reasons for undertaking the Camino were twofold: to experience, at first hand, this spiritual and historical tradition and secondly to undergo the physical challenge of 500km sections of continuous walking, carrying one’s worldly possessions on one’s back! An important step in commemorating this tradition of pilgrimage between Ardfield and Santiago de Compostella was taken in 2009, when Traolach purchased a locally carved, wooden statue of Naomh Séamus/Santiago/St James, in Santiago de Compostela, which was later positioned in a specially constructed grotto at St James’ Well. In this lecture, Traolach will give an account of his experiences on the Camino.

Date/Time: Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd March 2019 Event: Irish Museums Association Annual Conference 2019 - 'We Are All Engagers' Location: Crawford Art Gallery and Cork Public Museum, Cork Additional Information: Museums are rising to the challenge of increasing and diversifying their audiences and are enthusiastic in their commitment to playing an active role in improving lives and creating a better society. However the 'relevance' of the museum is still mostly discussed in relation to sustaining and increasing audiences and social contribution, yet not posing the question of how we can ensure these changing values and aims are embedded in the core of the museum. This conference will consider how museums can imbue audience-centred thinking within their organisational culture, in particular how we can develop and reimagine collections in ways which will actively engage the public. How can we unlock our full potential by becoming more dynamic, agile, and responsive to issues of contemporary relevance? The Conference is being held over two days in the Crawford Gallery on Friday 1st March and in the Cork Public Museum on the 2nd. It promises to be an excellent two days and for full information, including details of fees and registration, visit https://irishmuseums-annualconference2019.weebly.com

Date/Time: Sunday 3rd March 2019 Event: Cork Birdathon Location: Various, throughout County Cork Additional Information: For the nature enthusiasts amongst us, March 3rd is a day to look forward to, which sees the Cork Birdathon take place. The aim of the Birdathon is to raise awareness of the incredible bird life that exists in the county of Cork, particularly in the harbour area, and to encourage people to avail of the innovative bird trail that has been developed by SECAD Partnership CLG. At the moment, the bird trail extends from Rocky Bay, near Crosshaven to Foxhole, on the outskirts of Youghal and can be enjoyed by young and old, from complete beginners to bird watching enthusiasts. Within a matter of miles, bird species can vary, which provides bird trail users with a wonderful showcase of bird species. All of those interested in birds can meet with bird experts over the course of the Birdathon Day who will be located at Cul de Sac Pool in Inchydoney, Clonakilty (10:00-12:30); Pillmore Strand in Youghal (11:30 – 14:00) and Harper’s Island in Glounthaune (14:30 to 17:00). For more information visit http://corkbirdathon.ie.

Date/Time: Tuesday 5th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Exploring the Origins and Practices of Station Masses in West Cork' Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Tower Street, Bantry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Fr Tom Hayes, a Drimoleague native, is Parish Priest in Enniskeane Parish. He will explore with us where the Station Masses began as well as recalling how they have changed over the years. He will recall many of the traditions and practises that have been well known around West Cork parishes in particular. This event will take place in Christian Fellowship Church, Tower Street, Bantry on Tuesday 5th March 2019 at 8.00pm. All are welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 6th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Visions and Revisions: Langdale Axes, rock art and the Neolithic of Britain and Ireland' Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork Additional Information: ‘Visions and revisions’: Langdale axes, rock art and the Neolithic of Britain and Ireland - a lecture by Professor Richard Bradley (held in conjunction with the Prehistoric Society) and organised by the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society will take place in the Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 8pm. The links connecting Britain and Ireland stretch far back into the past and some of the earliest of these connections will be detailed in this lecture. The speaker, Richard Bradley, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading, has excavated, written and researched extensively on the prehistoric period, and is one of the leading scholars in prehistoric archaeology. It is easy to think of Ireland being an isolated island during the Neolithic (4,000-2,500 BC) and Bronze Age (2,500-500BC) periods. This was not the case, however, as there were trade and cultural links to our near neighbour and to continental Europe. These links can be seen in the ‘exotic’ items such as the Langdale stone axes from Cumbria found across Britain, Ireland and beyond. Likewise the Tievebulliagh axes from Co. Antrim found in Britain.There were cultural connections, as evidenced by the presence of identical monument types such as henges, barrows and stone circles. Our links to Britain extend far into the past and, in part of our shared history where there are no written records, archaeology can play an important part in uncovering and appreciating the shared bonds between our islands and continental Europe. This free event takes place at Crawford Art Gallery in Emmet Place, Cork, at 8pm on Wednesday, March 6. It is the latest in the 2018-2019 programme of lectures, field trips and other events organised by Cork Historical and Archaeological Society. Established in 1891, Cork Historical and Archaeological Society is one of the longest-running organisations of its kind in the country. It has produced an annual journal since 1892, and membership is open to anybody interested in the history and archaeology of Cork city and county. For more information about other events in the CHAS programme, or about joining the society, visit the website: www.corkhist.ie

Date/Time: Thursday 7th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'A Night to Remember with some Kinsale Residents' Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a talk by Terry Connolly titled A Night to Remember with Some Kinsale Residents' will take place in the Temperance Hall. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 7th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Death on the Pier': The Cobh Pier Head Shooting of 1924 and the Search for the Moon Car Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney Secondary School, Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled: ‘Death on the Pier’ The Cobh Pier Head Shooting of 1924 and The Search for the Moon Car. On 21st March 1924 a group of men wearing Irish army uniforms pulled up at the main pier in Cobh, Co. Cork. Seated in a yellow Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, they watched around 50 British soldiers disembark from a ferry from Spike Island. Suddenly the men in the Rolls Royce produced machine guns and fired on the British soldiers. One soldier was killed while eighteen others and six civilians were injured. Driving away at speed, the Rolls Royce stopped briefly to fire on a British warship in the harbour. An hour later armed British soldiers returned to Cobh and more shots were fired. There followed one of the biggest manhunts in modern Irish history, making front-page news throughout the world. The Rolls Royce and its occupants seemed to have vanished into thin air. The car was not seen again for 57 years. This evening, Guest Speaker historian and author, John Jefferies, unravels fact from myth surrounding the Pier Head shooting and the amazing story behind the mysterious Rolls Royce known as the Moon Car. All welcome and see www.blarneyhistory.ie for more information.

Date/Time: Saturday 9th March 2019 from 09:45 Event: Conference to mark the Centenary of the Consecration of Saint Colman's Cathedral Cobh Location: Jack Doyle Room, Commodore Hotel, Westbourne Place, Co. Cork Additional Information: A conference to mark the centenary of the consecration of Saint Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh and the sesquicentenary of the laying of its foundation stone will take place on Saturday 9th March 2019 in the Commodore Hotel, Cobh. Topics to be covered include social, political and religious developments, at a national and local level, during the period of the construction of the cathedral and its consecration (1868-1919). The artistic, architectural and engineering aspects of the building will also be considered. The musical heritage of St Colman’s will be addressed in the context of the Gebruers family’s almost century-long connection with the cathedral. For further information on the conference please contact Marita Foster at 086 066 7529 or maritaffoster@gmail.com or see the attached Conference Programme by clicking here.

Date/Time: Sunday 10th March 2019 at 13:00 Event: Tree Planting Event and Talk with Ted Cook Location: ,Meet at St. Gobnait's Wood Carpark, Baile Mhúirne, Co. Cork Additional Information: Join Ted Cook in St. Gobnait's Woods SAC this Sunday coming to learn about the ecology of the site. All most welcome.

Date/Time: Monday 11th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Local Volunteer Activity in 1918-19 Location: Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Muskerry Local History Society, a talk by Dermot Donovan titled 'Local Volunteer Activity 1918-19' will take place in the Ballincollig Rugby Club, commencing at 8pm. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 13th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Impaired Morals, Sexual Deviancy and Illegitimacy: The Public Dancehalls Act 1935 Location: Independence Museum Kilmurry, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, a talk by Síle Healy Hunt on the Public Dancehalls Act of 1935 will take place in the Independence Museum on Wednesday 13th March. All welcome.

Date/Time: Friday 15th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Fatalities in Cork during the War of Independence - by Dr. Andy Bielenberg Location: Clonakilty Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Michael Collins House History Talks continue the War of Independence theme with 'Fatalities in Cork during the War of Independence' presented by Dr. Andy Bielenberg. The talk will take place of Friday 15th March at a later time of 8pm in Clonakilty Parish Centre. Senior lecturer in the UCC School of History, Dr.Bielenberg will discuss fatalities in Cork during the war. County Cork and in particular, West Cork, is recognised as an important and very active region during the Irish revolution. But was West Cork really any different? Using the fatality data Bielenberg will attempt to make clear where the differences lie. This talk will be the second talk of a number of War of Independence themed talks by Michael Collins House to commemorate the events of 100 years ago that both Michael Collins and West Cork were so important in. For more information visit www.michaelcollinshouse.ie or phone 023-8858676..

Date/Time: Saturday 16th March 2019 at 12:00 noon (Exhibition running from March 9th to April 10th 2019) Event: Casting Light on our Coastal Past (Discussion as part of ongoing exhibition) Location: West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Co. Cork Additional Information: West Cork artist Geraldine O’Sullivan’s exhibition Light Keepers is on show at the West Cork Arts Centre in Skibbereen from March 9th until April 10th. Light Keepers is a collection of 25 artworks capturing the unique world of Irish lighthouses. Geraldine’s paintings describe the physical structures of Ireland’s lighthouses and the dramatic settings in which they are placed, while also capturing the echo of the lives lived by the lighthouse keepers and their families. In these “Lifescapes” Geraldine uses stories, old family photographs and memorabilia given to her by Keeper’s families. It is these stories that influence her choice of locations to paint. Geraldine, commenting on her work, explains; “I live under the sweep of the Galley Head lighthouse beam and my curiosity as to what it must have been like to live and rear a family in these remote structures led to this exhibition. A journey that brought me around the coast of Ireland to some of the most desolate and beautiful headlands and offshore lighthouse stations.“Today, there are no longer any full-time lighthouse keepers in Ireland, attendant keepers are employed in a caretaker capacity. Families no longer live in keepers cottages; their histories are confined to archives, anecdote and a diminishing number of first hand narratives.” “Alongside this change is the modernisation of the lighthouses themselves. In July 2018, the existing light at the Fastnet was replaced with a LED light, placed on the roof of the old lantern. Nevertheless, the sweeping beams of light will still be visible at night from the balcony of the Galley Head lighthouse, as has been the case for the past 125 years. Time is bringing change to lighthouses and the keepers, and their families, will soon be gone, confined to the world of memory.” In 2017, Geraldine received an artist’s bursary from Cork County Council to enable her to undertake this project. Commenting on the exhibition, Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy highlighted the inspiration taken from Cork’s unique geography, “With our magnificent Coastline, it’s no wonder that there is so much artistic talent in County Cork. I’m very proud of how Cork County Council supports artists and helps them bring their projects to completion. Their work enriches our communities.” As part of the exhibition, Geraldine O’Sullivan and Light Keeper Gerard Butler will be in conversation with Art Critic Gemma Tipton at the West Cork Arts Centre on Saturday March 16th at 12 noon.

Date/Time: Wednesday 20th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Public Meeting - Commemoration of Tomás MacCurtain Location: G1 Lecture Theatre, Kane Building, U.C.C. Cork Additional Information: On 20th March 2020 there will be a large commemoration to remember the centenary of the Death of Cork Lord Mayor and Mourneabbey man, Tomás MacCurtain. His killing was one of the most significant and shocking incidents of the Irish War of Independence, and indeed one of the most important in the entire history of Cork. On Wednesday March 20th 2019 a meeting will be held to discuss ways in which Tomás MacCurtain can be commemorated in his centenary and it is hoped that this meeting, by raising the profile of the forthcoming centenary, will encourage interested parties to become involved in planning events to mark same. U.C.C. is hoping that the meeting will bring a diverse, representative range of local institutions and individuals on board the commemorative process, and ensure that in 2020 a knowledge of the man, and former First Citizen of the city, and his contribution to the life of the rebel city and county will be widely dispersed among Corkonians locally, nationally and internationally. The meeting begins at 8pm in the G1 lecture theatre of the Kane Building on the main UCC campus and it is anticipated that it will have finished by 10pm the latest. All most welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Thursday 21st March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Between Bantry and Beara: The O'Sullivans of County Cork before and after Kinsale Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Bantry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Dr. Hiram Morgan will examine the divisions within the O’Sullivan family in County Cork during the reign of Elizabeth 1, the reaction of the rival branches, of Donal Cam and Sir Owen, to the arrival of Spanish expedition in Kinsale in 1601 followed by the English attack on Beara and the insurgent retreat to Ulster in 1602 which resulted in the exile and death of Donal Cam in Spain and the continuance of the Bantry branch in Ireland. Hiram Morgan lectures in Early Modern History at University College Cork. The event has been organised by the Bantry Historical Society and all are welcome on the evening. .

Date/Time: Friday 22nd March 2019 at 7pm Event: Book Launch: The Invincibles - by Dr. Shane Kenna Location: Douglas G.A.A. Club, Co. Cork Additional Information: A book launch will take place in Douglas GAA club, at 7pm on the evening of Friday 22 March, to mark the release of a new study of ‘The Invincibles’ – the radical off-shoot of the nineteenth century Fenian movement perhaps most famous (or notorious) for carrying out the assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish, the newly appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland, and Thomas Henry Burke, the Under-Secretary for Ireland, in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on 6 May 1882. The author, Shane Kenna, was one of the finest young historians of his generation, having established himself within the space of a very few years as the pre-eminent authority on the Fenian movement, with several full-length works on the subject to his name, including the first full-length English language biography of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa. Tragically, Shane passed away on 11 March 2017, aged only 33 years. At the time of his death Shane had nearly competed yet another book (on the topic of the Invincibles) and his family and fiancée, working with historian friends of his, have ensured that this volume has now been seen through to publication. It is hoped that as many people as possible can make the launch and all welcome.

Date/Time: Friday 22nd - 24th March 2019 Event: West Cork Stone Symposium 2019 Location: Durrus and West Cork, Co. Cork Additional Information: The West Cork Stone Symposium celebrates stone as part of our environment and as a source of inspiration throughout the ages. Come to the symposium to be inspired by a rugged coastline that’s home to one of Ireland’s most creative communities. Discover how stone has shaped our lives and imaginations, and unleash your own creativity as you learn from stone masons, carvers, and sculptors and immerse yourself in learning ancient skills.

Our programme is packed with opportunities for you to work alongside amazing craftspeople, acquiring skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. Talks and walks are on offer over the weekend, and there’ll be music in Durrus village’s pubs each evening. At each day’s workshop, you’ll get the chance to learn stone carving or dry stone wall building for yourself. These are practical workshops where you learn by doing, with helpful advice from our experienced tutors who’ve worked across the world on heritage restoration projects as well as contemporary designs. Our first two West Cork Stone Symposiums saw artists working alongside building contractors, and trained stone wallers striving alongside people wanting to pick up tips for their garden project. The atmosphere was fantastic as everyone shared ideas and insights throughout creative and friendly sold-out festival weekends. For full details of the event and to register visit https://westcorkstonesymposium.com

Date/Time: Thursday 28th March 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: The Underwater Cultural History of West Cork - by Julianna O'Donoghue and Dr. Connie Kelleher Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: With the second longest coastline in Ireland, the County of Cork has borne witness to extensive maritime activity throughout time. The preponderance of shipping that passed by or utilised the many ports, harbours and hidden havens along its jagged coastal edge has left its cultural mark in the form of shipwrecks on the seabed. The record for the large quantity of wrecks off Cork's coast is growing all the time as new discoveries are made. The talk will begin by providing an overview of this underwater cultural heritage and how underwater archaeology is identifying, surveying, recording and preserving this finite resource, including detailing the legal requirements that are in place to protect these important wreck sites. It will then focus on a time when piracy and smuggling was in its heyday along the southwest coast, in the early part of the seventeenth century, and provide evidence from two shipwreck sites that may have possible direct links to a time that is only recently revealing its secrets. Underwater archaeologist Julianna O'Donoghue is director of Mizen Archaeology Ltd., based in Clonakilty in West Cork. Mizen has undertaken a multitude of high profile underwater archaeological surveys and excavations, and has made several important underwater archaeological discoveries. These include the 17th-century Colla Wreck located off Leamcon near Schull in West Cork that could be the possible remains of one of Dutch pirate Captain Claus Campaen's prizes from 1625. Dr Connie Kelleher is a member of the Underwater Archaeology Unit (UAU), National Monuments Service in the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. As part of her work she has carried out several shipwreck excavations that has included the remains of a Spanish Armada wreck, a 17th-century possible Cromwellian flagship and a wreck in Dunworley Bay in West Cork that could be directly associated with the Algerine raid on Baltimore in 1631.

Date/Time: Thursday 4th April 2019 at 20:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: Charlesfort' Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a talk by Karen Healy and William Butler titled 'Charlesfort' will take place in the Temperance Hall. All welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 2nd April 2019 at 8pm Event: Illustrated Talk: The Life Story of a County Cork Passenger on the Ill-Fated Lusitania - by Mary O'Leary Location: Ellis Room, Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly, Inniscarra, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Inniscarra Historical Society, a talk by Mary O'Leary regarding a first hand Cork perspective on the Lusitania story, will take place in Inniscarra on Tuesday 2nd April. All most welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 3rd April 2019 at 8.30pm Event: Illustrated Talk: '1918: Victory, Virus and Votes' by Gerry White Location: An Caipín, Coppeen, Co. Cork Additional Information: Coppeen Archaeological, Historical & Cultural Society presents: "1918: Victory, Virus and Votes" An account of the Allied victory in WWI, the Spanish Flu and the 1918 General Election, by military historian & author Gerry White. Gerry is Chairman of the Cork Branch, Western Front Association. DATE: Wed. 3rd April, An Caipín, 8:30pm. Not to be missed! Everybody welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 4th April 2019 at 8pm Event: Illustrated Lecture: Thatched Houses of County Cork - by County Archaeologist Mary Sleeman Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, rushes, or heather, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof. It is a very old roofing method still in use in many parts of the world. This evening, our Guest Speaker, Mary Sleeman, of the Heritage Unit Cork County Counci,l Archaeologist and Author, takes us on an illustrated tour of the many different types of thatch house still to be seen in County Cork explaining the history of thatching. Due to a shortage of thatchers, these thatch roofs have become a unique and, unfortunately, vanishing form of roof construction. The event is organised by Blarney and District Historical Society and all welcome. See www.blarneyhistory.ie for more information.

Date/Time: Thursday 4th April 2019 at 20:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: Charlesfort' Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a talk by Karen Healy and William Butler titled 'Charlesfort' will take place in the Temperance Hall. All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 6th April 2019 at 2pm Event: National Tree Week Event: Guided Walk of Warrenscourt Woods with Ted Cook Location: Meet at Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: To mark Tree Week 2019 and organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, a guided walk by Ted Cook will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 6th April 2019. The event will take circa 2.5Hrs and all welcome to attend. Bring a picnic along if you like!

Date/Time: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2019 Event: 'Set in Stone' - Traditional Stone Workshop Location: Bessborough, Mahon, Cork Additional Information: A two day workshop on traditional stonework will be held on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of April at Bessborough, Mahon, Cork. This workshop will be run by Christian Helling, Julia Gebel, Ken Curran and in association with experts in their field Carl Kennedy, Jim Fahy, Mathew Maw, Victor

Franchet and Daniel Henkel. These trainers all have expertise in traditional stonework in Cork city, local sources for stone and quarries, work fashions and styles and stone conservation techniques. The event will include practical demonstration on topics covering lime and hot lime mortar, architectural stone carving, letter cutting, dry stone walling, pebble mosaic, stone repair and maintenance, installation of cut stone elements and an opportunity to work on a limestone arch construction. The workshop is aimed primarily at heritage groups and organisations, members of the public, and property owners. However limited places are available to architects, builders, craftspeople, local authority staff, planners, and other practitioners. The total cost for the course is: 2 days €100 per person. Concessions of €60 for unwaged, OAP etc. 1 day €50 per person. Concessions of €30 for unwaged, OAP etc. Please email heritage@corkcity.ie for more information or to book a place visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/set-in-stone-traditional-stone-workshop-tickets-55758621538

Date/Time: Sunday 7th April 2019 at 12 noon (Memory Booth at 10:30) Event: Screening of Movie Memories Location: Nano Nagle Centre, Cork Additional Information: Supported by Cork County Council through the Creative Ireland Programme, a wonderful documentary by Gwenda Young and Dan O'Connell of U.C.C., looking at the movie theatre going culture of County Cork, has been put together. This is called Movie Memories and has been most warmly received all around. The feature will screen at the Nano Nagle Centre on April 9th 2019 as part of the Life Long Learning Festival. Commencing at 10:30 there will be a 'memory booth' set up in the Nano Nagle Centre, where people can record their own memories (which will be added to the website - www.moviememories.ie), and people will also be able to look at existing captured data on the website thanks to the provision of some laptops on the morning. All welcome and for more information visit www.moviememories.ie.

Date/Time: Monday 8th April 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Flight of the Bremen Location: Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: Muskerry Local History Society are organising an interesting lecture on the Flight of the Bremen, the first plane to cross the Atlantic from east to west. Included in the 3-man crew was Irishman, Captain James Fitzmaurice. The exciting story of the Three Musketeers of the Air, as they called themselves, will be presented by Liam O’Brien at 8.00 pm on Monday, 8 April, in Ballincollig Rugby Club.

Date/Time: Wednesday 10th April 2019 from 11:00 to 12:00 Event: Cork Memory Morning Location: Cork Folklore Project, North Cathedral Visitor Centre, Roman Street, Cork Additional Information: Join the Cork Folklore Project on Wednesday April 10 at 11am for a special Memory Morning event as part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival. The event will take place at the Cork Folklore Project Outreach Hub, in the North Cathedral Visitor Centre on Roman Street. This free event will give you a chance to listen to oral history recording and stories about Cork's history, places, characters and traditions, selected from the collection of the Cork Folklore Project, which has been digitally recording the memories and stories of Cork, since 1996. Audio recordings, some of which have never been heard publicly before, will be extracted from the project’s over 900 hours of material and played on the day to those in attendance. This is the first in a regular series of free Memory Morning events organised by Cork Folklore Project, with sponsorship from the Musgrave Group, which will run throughout 2019.

Date/Time: Thursday 11th April 2019 Event: All-Ireland Pollinator Conference 2019 Location: Ambassador Hotel, Military Hill, Cork Additional Information: The All-Ireland Pollinator Conference 2019 takes place in Cork on Thursday 11th April. The conference this year is aimed at Local Authority staff and will look at a number of actions that can be carried out on the ground for pollinator friendly localities. Training will be provided on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan as well as an interesting line-up of guest speakers, who can offer advice on what to plant for pollinators; how to alter mowing regimes; and road verge maintenance. This will be an opportunity for knowledge exchange and to learn from the experiences of other project managers. There are limited spaces available for attendance on the day and for more information please see the attached conference programme here . Registration for the event can be done by visiting https://aipp2019.eventzilla.net or for more information, see www.pollinators.ie or email: pollinators@biodiversityireland.ie. This event is supported by the Heritage Offices of Cork City Council and Cork County Council.

Date/Time: Saturday 13th April 2019 Event: History Ireland Hedge School in Cobh Location: Cobh Library, Cobh, Cork Additional Information: History Ireland is running a Hedge School, The Irish Revolution—local or global? This Hedge School is supported by the Commemorations Unit Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Hedge School takes place this Saturday at 3.30pm in Cobh Library and is part of the CAFE Readers’ and Writers’ Festival, Cobh.

Date/Time: Saturday 13th April 2019 from 10:00 to 13:30 Event: Open Day for Group on Bee Friendly Advice as Griffins Garden Centre Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Cork Additional Information: On Saturday 13th April, Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, will host a wonderful morning, aimed at Tidy Town Groups, Residential Associations and Biodiversity Groups, to highlight how we can bring biodiversity and the bees back into our community. On the day, participants will be able to enjoy both presentations and inspirational demos, full of Bee Friendly gardening techniques and practical advice that can be adapted to suit different towns, villages and housing estates. The morning, which runs from 10:00 to 13:30 will also include a talk by Margaret Griffin titled ‘What We Can Do to Protect our Local, Natural Biodiversity’. In order to book free tickets to the event and for more information email: info@griffinsgardencentre.ie or Ring Miriam on (021) 7334286.

Date/Time: Sunday 14th April 2019 Event: Walk of the Gearagh with Ted Cook Location: Gearagh Carpark on the Macroom-Inchigeelagh Road, Cork Additional Information: On Sunday 14th April Ted Cook will lead a walk through the Gearagh, in recognition of the ETB Lifelong Learning Festival. The walk gets under way at 11:00 and participants are asked to meet at the carpark along the Macroom - Inchigeelagh Road, lying west of the Gearagh. It is expected that the walk will take approximately 3 hours and people are encouraged to come along and to bring a packed lunch, with some for sharing.

Date/Time: Tuesday 16th April 2019 at 8pm Event: Michael Galvin Book Launch Location: ,Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Cork Additional Information: Michael Galvin book launch on Tuesday 16th April at Independence Museum Kilmurry at 8pm For further information email kilmurry.historical@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Wednesday 17th April 2019 at 20:00 Event: The Vikings in Ireland - by Dr. John Sheehan Location: ,Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Cork Additional Information: A wonderful talk organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association will take place on Wednesday 17th April. The talk, by Dr. John Sheehan, discusses the Vikings in Ireland and it promises to be a great event, all welcome. For further information email kilmurry.historical@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Thursday 18th April 2019 at 14:00 Event: International Day of Sites and Monuments Event on Spike Island: 'Deserted Schoolhouses' - a talk by Enda O'Flaherty Location: Spike Island, Cork Harbour, Co. Cork Additional Information: To celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites on the 18th of April, Spike Island will hold an exhibition and a talk by Enda O'Flaherty on disused school houses. All are welcome to attend the talk, which commences at 2pm. For more information visit www.spikeislandcork.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 25th April 2019 at 20:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: The Story of Clonakilty Agriculture Show Society - by Fachtna McCarthy Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information:

Clonakilty Agricultural Show was first held in 1901 in the Fair Green, exhibiting a large number of horses, cattle, sheep and pigs. A prestigious event, it was reported that the three horse-jumping competitions attracted a crowd of almost two thousand people. Also very popular was ‘the novel feature’ of a Gaelic festival, in which Irish step dancing, solo and chorus singing, oratory and storytelling competitions were held in front of a newly erected Irish thatched cottage. Lord Carbery’s flying exhibition in 1914 attracted enormous excitement and although there was a lapse for a decade the show was again revived in 1924 and went on to become one of the foremost agricultural shows in Munster by the late 1920s. Local historian Fachtna McCarthy who has attended the shows for over half a century, is writing a history of Clonakilty Agricultural Show Society. This lecture will give a foretaste of the publication and bring to life the principal figures behind the formation and revival of the society as well as the history of the showgrounds. All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 27th April 2019 at 20:00 Event: Seán Clárach MacDómhnaill Commemoration Location: Booney House, Churchtown, Co. Cork Additional Information: The annual Sean Clárach MacDómhnaill concert and presentation will be held in the Booney House in the village on Saturday evening 27th April at 8.00pm. As usual there will be a large selection of local musical performers on the evening plus an historical address from Denis J Hicley on the song Danny Boy. The event will take two hours with a refreshment intermission and is free and all are welcome. Organised by Churchtown Heritage Society.

Date/Time: Saturday 27th April 2019 at 15:00 and display running up until May 15th 2019 Event: One Here Now: The Brian O'Doherty/Patrick Ireland Project Book Launch and Mural Display Location: Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: In the Centre Gallery of Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, County Cork, lay, until recently, behind layers of liner paper and white emulsion, a very well-kept secret: a nine-part series of floor-to-ceiling paintings by the New York–based Irish artist Brian O’Doherty, created under his pseudonym Patrick Ireland. The brightly coloured abstract wall paintings, titled One Here Now: The Ogham Cycle, were completed in 1996 using the system of codes and inherent structures of the ogham language, an early Irish alphabet. After their initial display, the paintings were covered over. For the next twenty-two years they went unseen. In 2018 Sirius Arts Centre Director Miranda Driscoll organised an ambitious project to uncover and temporarily restore the paintings, with the expertise of the conservator Don Knox. To coincide with this restoration, she also commissioned a year-long programme of artworks, compositions, performances, and talks that would respond to O’Doherty/Ireland’s work. One Here Now: The Brian O’Doherty/Patrick Ireland Project, co-published by Sirius Arts Centre and Paper Visual Art, comprises essays on O’Doherty’s wall murals and on each of the exhibitions and events that took place at Sirius Arts Centre from 2018 to 2019. The contributions in this book re-examine and re-interrogate the wall paintings and reflect on a project intended to preserve the legacy of these important artworks for future generations. Contributions by Alexander Alberro, Chris Clarke, Miranda Driscoll, Emma Dwyer, Luke Gibbons, Francis Halsall, Sarah Hayden, Kathleen James-Chakraborty, Sarah Kelleher, Prem Krishnamurthy, Eoghan MacIntyre, Ian Maleney, Brenda Moore-McCann, Peter Murray, Kirstie North, Brian O’Doherty, Nathan O’Donnell, Jenny Roche and Mary-Ruth Walsh. The book will be launched by Frances Morris, Director of Tate Modern on Saturday 27 April at 3 p.m. The murals will be on display until Wednesday 15 May. For more information visit www.siriusartscentre.ie.

Date/Time: Sunday 28th April 2019 at 11:30 Event: Plaque Unveiling at St. Nickolas's Church in Churchtown - commemorating 150 years Location: St. Nicholas', Churchtown, Co. Cork Additional Information: A special plaque telling the history of St Nicholas’ Church will be unveiled after 11.30 mass on Sunday 28 April 2019. The plaque was commissioned by the Church 150 committee and prepared by Churchtown Heritage Society.

Date/Time: Tuesday 30th April 2019 at 15:00 Event: War of Independence Exhibition at Michael Collins House - Official Launch Location: Michael Collins House, Emmet Square, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: The ‘War of Independence Exhibition’ opens at Michael Collins House on April 30th at 3pm. Set in the heart of rebel country in West Cork this comprehensive exhibition provides an insight and overview of the war as part of the Centenary Commemorations at the museum. Working in conjunction with Cork Public Museum and revealing new artefacts from the Michael Collins House collection; artefacts belonging to prominent War of Independence figures such as Tom Barry, Tom Hales, Leslie Price and, of course, Michael Collins will be seen in West Cork for the first time. Featuring documents, audio-visuals and information boards, the story of the war is brought to life for all. The exhibition discusses key participants such as Michael Collins and his colleagues in General Headquarters and the Crown Forces who attempted to stop the rebellion. Learn about the ordinary people who made it all possible and the effect of the war had on ordinary life at the time. Recognising the location of the museum, the exhibition also takes a close look at very active West Cork region during this period with its feared Flying Column. The exhibition will be officially opened by the Mayor of County Cork , Patrick Gerard Murphy at 3pm on Tuesday 30th April followed by some light refreshments.

Date/Time: Tuesday 30th April 2019 at 19:00 Event: Mallow Field Club Tour of Dromaneen Castle - with Eamonn Cotter Location: Meet outside Garda Station, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Mallow Field Club, a tour of Dromaneen Castle, led by Eamonn Cotter, will take place on the evening of Tuesday 30th April. The meeting point is the Garda Station in Mallow at 19:00 and all welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Wednesday 1st May 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Cloyne Cathedral and Gothic Architecture in Ireland Location: Cloyne Cathedral, Cloyne,, Co. Cork Additional Information: Cork Historical & Archaeological Society with the Friends of St. Colman's Cathedral, Cloyne present an illustrated talk by ROGER STALLEY (Prof of History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin between 1990-2010) on 'CLOYNE CATHEDRAL AND GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE IN IRELAND' in Cloyne Cathedral on Wednesday 1st May at8pm. Admission 5.00 All very welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 2nd May 2019 at 20:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'The First Dáil Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a talk by Pat O'Leary titled 'The First Dáil' will take place in the Temperance Hall. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 2nd May 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Henry Ford - The Cork Connection Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled: ‘Henry Ford – The Cork Connection’. In 1917 Henry Ford selected Cork as the location for the first purpose-built Ford factory outside North America. Known as Henry Ford and Son Ltd., it finally closed the Marina Plant in 1984. In the 67 years of its production it saw many momentous changes to the social aspect of Ireland both nationally and locally. This year, 2019, marks the centenary of the production of the first Fordson tractor from the Marina Plant in July 1919. Our Guest Speaker for this evening Mr. Denis McSweeney, who himself was a Sales and Marketing Director with the company, brings us the story of the ‘Cork Connection’ of the Ford dynasty. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216 Web-site http://blarneyhistory.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 2nd May to 7th July 2019 (launch from 18:00 to 20:00 on 2nd May) Event: School Days: Cobh and Great Island Location: Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: This exhibition features a selection of photographs submitted by schools and former pupils from Cobh and Great Island, documenting shared and individual experiences of learning, friendship and play. The project, facilitated by Brian Mac Domhnaill, was conceived in association with This Must Be The Place | The Great Island (2nd-12th May) and See you tomorrow, a project and exhibition by Elizabeth Woods and Kevin Leong. Many people say their days at school were their best, citing fond memories of camaraderie, learning, sport and play. Others had a tougher time of it for one reason or another and so they are glad to see their school days come to an end. School memories are often recounted in conversation but rarely recorded. It is often a contemporary situation that triggers recall in a school veteran. The children of today sometimes need reminding of how good they have it! Read more.

Date/Time: Thursday 2nd to Sunday 12th May 2019 (launch from 18:00 to 20:00 on 2nd May) Event: This Must Be The Place || Great Island 2019 Location: Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: Now in its fourth year, This Must be the Place |Great Island once again invites the community of Cobh and Great Island to attend and participate in a programme of daily activities, organised for and by the local community that puts creativity at the centre of our daily lives. Once again these questions will form the framework of the project - what is the role of an arts centre in a small town? Is it a place where art can be experienced or made? Or bought and sold? Is it a community centre or a place for social development? Is it a civic building? Is it autonomous? Is it inclusive or exclusive? To whom? Is it part of a community? What community? Events and activities this year will be centred around an ambitious project, See you tomorrow - a series of public events focussed on generating an optimistic collective vision of Cobh's future, curated and facilitated by Australian artists Elizabeth Woods and Kevin Leong. Other projects include School Days: Cobh & Great Island, an exhibition of school photographs from personal and collective archives curated by Brian Mac Domhnaill, a film screening by the East Cork Cinema Club, kids’ workshops, music, performances, artists’ talks, Sirius Café, Walk the 21 Ditches, Sirius Suppers talks and more. A full programme of events is available here

Date/Time: Sunday 5th May 2019 at 14:00 Event: Guided Walk with Ted Cook Location: Long Strand, Clonakility (opposite end of Fish Café, where Kilkeran Lake meets the open sea), Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful guided walk by Ted Cook will take place at Long Strand on Sunday 5th May. All welcome.

Date/Time: Various dates in May (7th to 28th) 2019 from 19:00 to 21:00 Event: SECAD's My Town, My Plan Community Training Programme Location: Various locations throughout South and West Cork Additional Information:

This free training programme is aimed at community group members and individuals who are interested in planning for their own town and surrounding areas. It will run throughout 2019 in your town and will allow you and your neighbouring community members to discuss the future of your own area. Topics to be covered will include Enterprise and Asset Management, Social, Community and Volunteer supports and Climate Change. Funded through the LEADER programme with trainers from the Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CIT), each area will choose the topics most relevant to them. The first meeting in May 2019 will be critical as it will allow Hinks-CIT to shape a specific training programme for your town and surrounding villages / catchments that will be delivered from September 2019. We need as many people from different backgrounds, interests, ages and cultures to participate. Please take this opportunity to become part of this important process aimed at sustaining your community’s vibrancy and resilience. Places on the SECAD My Town, My Plan training programme are limited, so please call to reserve a place by contacting Nuala at SECAD on 021 4613432 or noconnell@secad.ie

Location Venue Date

WEST CORK

Clonakilty Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty Tues 14 May 7-9pm

Kinsale Saile Sports and Leisure Centre, Kinsale Wed 15 May 7-9pm

Skibbereen The West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen Mon 27 May 7-9pm

Rosscarbery Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery Tues 28 May 7-9pm

SOUTH CORK

Midleton MY Place, Mill Road, Midleton Tues 7 May 7-9pm

Cobh Great Island Community Centre, Cobh Mon 20 May 7-9pm

Carrigaline Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre, Carrigaline Tues 21 May 7-9pm

Youghal Cumann na Daoine, Catherine St, Youghal Wed 22 May 7-9pm

Date/Time: Wednesday 8th May 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'The Stained Glass Windows of West Cork Churches' Location: St. Joseph's Church, Castletown-Kinneigh, Co. Cork Additional Information: Most of us see stained glass windows in our churches but do we really look at them? How are they made? Who made them? What do they mean? What do they tell us about our past? Enniskeane Parish with Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Society hosts an illustrated talk on church stained glass windows in St. Joseph’s Church, Castletown Kinneigh, on Wed. May 8th at 8pm. The talk will be given by Finola Finlay, an archaeologist and historian with a particular interest in stained glass. She has studied, photographed and recorded many of the stained glass windows in West Cork where she has made her home. With her husband, Robert Harris, Finola co-authors the blog roaringwaterjournal.com. Her talk will include the history of some of the wonderful windows in many West Cork churches, including in the local churches in Enniskeane Parish. Suggested donation €5, inc teas, free to CAHCS members and children.

Date/Time: Friday 10th May 2019 at 12:30 Event: Launch of Publication: The Much Maligned Mary Pike - by Kieran Groeger Location: Crawford ARt Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork Additional Information: The book launch will be on Friday 10th May at 12.30 in the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, hosted by the Friends of the Crawford. Mary Pike, a young, wealthy Quaker heiress, was kidnapped, in July 1797, by a widowed knight, Sir Henry Brown Hayes, intent on forcing her into marriage and getting his hands on her money. She was rescued. He fled the country but then decided public opinion was in his favour and challenged her to face him in court. He was shocked when Mary Pike won the case and he was soon sentenced to transportation for life in Australia where the governor was a certain Captain Bligh, lately of the Bounty. Sadly, the history books tell us, the ordeal was too much for Mary Pike, she suffered a nervous breakdown and died in a mental hospital. But that is not quite what happened. The author, Dr. Kieran Groeger, delights in stripping away the layers of documentation, analysing legends, old newspaper accounts, piecing together the clues to reveal an astonishing story. All welcome to the launch.

Date/Time: Saturday 11th May 2019 from 10:00 - 16:00 Event: Natural Flood Management Public Meeting Location: Metropole Hotel, Cork Additional Information: Cork Nature Network invite you to come along to a meeting on Natural Flood Management in the Metropole Hotel on the 11th May at 10 am. The day will look at examples of Natural Flood Management in an integrated approach to dealing with issues around flood management. It is an opportunity for further discussion. Speakers on the day include: Professor Chris Spray, University of Dundee; Dr Mary Bourke, Trinity College Dublin, Elaine McGoff, An Taisce, Pascal Sweeney. Aquatic Consultant Sweeney Consultants, Dr Paddy Sleeman, The River Bride Project, Blackpool, Tony Nagle The River Bride Project East Cork and John Armstrong Cork Nature Network. This is a free event. Strictly booking only. To register visit- https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/natural-flood-management-tickets-60203344825

Date/Time: Sunday 12th May 2019 at 14:00 Event: Guided Walk of St. Gobnait's Woods, Baile Bhuirne, with Ted Cook Location: Meet ar St. Gobnait's Woods carpark, located over the bridge across from the Mills Pub, Baile Bhuirne, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful guided walk by Ted Cook will take place at St. Gobnait's Woods, Baile Bhuirne, on Sunday 12th May. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 20:00 Event: Ireland's Antarctic Explorers Location: Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Cork Additional Information: A wonderful talk organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association will take place on Wednesday 15th May. The talk, by Michael Smith, discusses Ireland's Antarctic Explorers and it promises to be a great event, all welcome. For further information email kilmurry.historical@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Thursday 16th May 2019 at 18:30 Event: Mallow Field Club Tour of AnnesGrove Gardens - with Neil Porteous Location: Meet outside Garda Station, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Mallow Field Club, a tour of Annesgrove Gardens in Castletownroche, led by Neil Porteous, will take place on the evening of Thursday 16th May. The meeting point is the Garda Station in Mallow at 18:30 and all welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Friday 17th May 2019 Event: Oral History Training Workshop Location: Cork Folklore Project Outreach Hub, North Cathedral Visitor Centre, Cork Additional Information: The Cork Folklore Project is delighted to be hosting an oral history training event, ran by the Oral History Network of Ireland at the Outreach Hub in the North Cathedral in Cork on Friday 17 May. It will be an Interview Skills training workshop and booking is now open. This interactive workshop focuses on developing the key skills required to conduct the best possible oral history interview. Following on from introductory workshops, this training explores the relationship between interviewer and interviewee, examining the practicalities of the before, during, and after stages of oral history interviewing. For more information and to book your place please visit: https://www.oralhistorynetworkireland.ie/training-courses/interview-skills/. This is currently open for members only (at a reduced rate) until Thursday next 2nd May 2019. Any remaining spaces will be made available to non-members thereafter. For further queries email cnfp@nce.ie.

Date/Time: Friday 17th May 2019 at 19:30 Event: Concert at St. Nickolas's Church in Churchtown Location: St. Nicholas', Churchtown, Co. Cork Additional Information: Special Concert organised by the Church 150th Anniversary committee. MC PJ O’Driscoll. Featuring Churchtown Church Choir, Cahirmee Singers, Amhranai Gospel Choir, Suzanne Haynes Trad Group, The Four Amigos (Denis Keogh, Liam Reilly, Tom Keogh, Pat Kelleher), Michael McCarthy and friends from Mallow, Noel Linehan, Muireann O’Brien, Mecca Barrett, Bridie Cronin (Soprano) and Noel Coleman. Door charge €5.

Date/Time: Friday 17th May 2019 at 20:00 Event: Screening of Movie Memories - CANCELLED Location: Kanturk, Co. Cork Additional Information: Supported by Cork County Council through the Creative Ireland Programme, a wonderful documentary by Gwenda Young and Dan O'Connell of U.C.C., looking at the movie theatre going culture of County Cork, has been put together. This is called Movie Memories and has been most warmly received all around. The feature will screen in Kanturk on Friday May 17th 2019 at 8pm. All welcome and for more information visit www.moviememories.ie.

Date/Time: Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May 2019 Event: Midleton Arts Festival Location: Midleton, Co. Cork Additional Information: Midleton is celebrating mid May with their Arts Festival from 17th-19th. Feel the town buzz the minute you step foot on the street. Expect the unexpected and bring your friends and family along to take part in the many activities! "Tread Lightly" is the 2019 theme and artists and exhibitions focus on environment through a Land Art event at Baby Walk on Sunday, from intimate creations to make, to a huge recycled-material-filled willow fish in town. There is something for everyone in Midleton's Arts Festival. The fire show “Firestorm” by Inferno late on Saturday night, drum at the feather monument, pop up events and improvised moments, craft fair, children's busking competition, art on the street, exhibitions, music, meditative dance, poetry, film, bohemian discussions, theatre. Just turn up, or check events on the website. Leaflets will not be printed, so use your phone to check times and details. The festival is a place for you to feel free and inspired and will uplift and awaken your creative spirit! Supported by Cork County Council. For further information visit www.midletonartsfestival.com

Date/Time: Tuesday 21st to 28th May 2019 Event: CROSSWORD - A New Play by Katie Holly Location: Various, Co. Cork Additional Information: Crossword is a new play written by the talented Cork author Katie Holly. It goes on tour to Library branches in County Cork as part of the Bealtaine Festival from Tuesday May 21st. Commissioned by Cork County Council’s Arts Office in association with Cork County Library Service. Cork County Council gratefully acknowledges the support of the Arts Council for this project. Welcoming this initiative, County Mayor Cllr. Patrick Gerard Murphy said, “ The object of commissioning the play was to stage a piece of drama that touched on some issues encountered by people as they age in a humorous and sensitive way and to take that play on tour during Bealtaine to a variety of libraries in the County.” For full information including performance times and Library venues see the attached press release by clicking here

Date/Time: Monday 27th May 2019 Event: Global Irish Consultations Event Location: Venue TBC, Cork Additional Information: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D, and Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon T.D., will host a series of open consultations around Ireland in the coming months to discuss Diaspora Policy and the event in Cork takes place on Monday 27th May 2019. Registration for the event will open shortly and visit https://www.dfa.ie/global-irish/consultations for more information. If you are unable to attend the event and wish to make a written submission one can do so here, or by post to Irish Abroad Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 VY53.

Date/Time: Thursday 13th and 20th June 2019

Event: 'The Brigade' - A living History Documentary exploring the War of Independence in

West Cork Location: RTÉ One

Additional Information: The Brigade, a living history documentary exploring the lives of the

ordinary West Cork men and women who fought for Irish freedom during the War of Independence

will air on RTÉ1 on Thursday June 13th and Thursday June 20th. In the documentary, a group of

12 Volunteers were chosen after an open day at Clonakilty GAA. These men then spent a week

training as a flying column in locations in Kilbrittain, Enniskeane and Kilmichael. The training

started at West Cork Secret, Kilbrittain before moving to locations directly associated with the

original flying column training, the week culminated in an ambush scenario at the Michael Collins

Centre in Castleview. Their role was to follow in the footsteps of the flying column and to gain an

understanding of what life would have been like for the men by being on the run, marching across

country and living in barns. In a secondary strand, a group of history students from the University

of Essex spent a week travelling around West Cork discovering the history by meeting local

historians and descendants of the original Brigade. They heard the stories of the brave men and

women from the area and the dangers they faced, they also heard about the notorious Essex

Regiment who were based in West Cork and the suffering they caused the local population,

something not taught in British schools. The documentary seeks to take a fresh approach in telling

the history and hopefully bring the stories to life in a way that will hopefully connect with people,

in particular a younger audience, and inspire them to discover more about the War of Independence

period in their local area. The documentary was the brainchild of Clonakilty man, Samuel Kingston

and produced by Abú Media with funding from Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, RTÉ and Cork

County Council through its Commemorations Committee and the Department of Culture, Heritage

and the Gaeltacht.

Date/Time: Thursday 13th June 2019 at 20:30

Event: Illustrated Talk: Unde the Starry Flag - by Lucy E. Salyer Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Additional Information: In 1867 forty Irish American freedom fighters, outfitted with guns and

ammunition on Erin’s Hope, sailed to Ireland to join the effort to end British rule. Yet they never

got a chance to fight. British authorities arrested them for treason as soon as they landed, sparking

an international conflict that dragged the United States and Britain to the brink of war. John

Warren, born in Clonakilty, turned his trial for treason into a bold challenge to British authority.

The small ruckus created by these impassioned Irish Americans provoked an international human

rights revolution that is not, even now, fully realized. The Fenians claimed American citizenship.

British authorities disagreed, insisting that naturalized Irish-born Americans remained British

subjects. “Once a subject, always a subject,” they quipped. Whose vision would prevail? Since the

American Revolution, the United States had been on a collision course with European nations as

migrants poured out of Europe and into America. “Sending” states often refused to relinquish their

legal hold on emigrants. The Fenians stepped into an international controversy that had been

brewing for years over “whose was whose.” The crisis resulted in a dozen landmark treaties and

path-breaking domestic laws – in Britain, Germany, and the U.S. – acknowledging the right of exit

and the freedom of migration. Dr Lucy E. Salyer is Associate Professor of History at the

University of New Hampshire and author of Laws Harsh as Tigers: Chinese Immigrants and the

Shaping of Modern Immigration Law, which won the Theodore Saloutos Book Award for the best

book on immigration history. A former Constance E. Smith Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for

Advanced Study, Salyer received the Arthur K. Whitcomb Professorship for teaching excellence,

and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Science

Foundation, and the American Council of Learned Societies. Her latest book Under the Starry

Flag recovers a forgotten chapter in international history, a time when nations sought to tear down

walls preventing the free flow of people. Copies of the book will be on sale at the lecture.

Date/Time: Saturday 15th June 2019

Event: Cruinniú na nÓg in the County of Cork Location: Various locations, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The involvement of young people in cultural and creative projects has so

many positive benefits and this is one of the key principles underlying Ireland’s National Day of

Culture for Young People- Cruinniú na nÓg. Now in its second year, Cruinniú na nÓg celebrates

and encourages participation by children and young people in creative activities in their local

neighbourhoods and communities. Led by the local Creative County Cork Culture and Creativity

Team, with huge support from local artists, arts organisations, creative practitioners and community

festivals, activities include everything from traditional Irish Music to Creative Animation. With a

strong emphasis on participation, activities are specially designed to spark an interest and

encourage the inner creative in children to try something new or fulfil a secret ambition. In the

County of Cork over 30 events will take place with different forms of creative activity for toddlers

to teenagers and indeed for the kid in all of us. To find out more about the Creative Ireland

Programme in the County of Cork visit www.corkcoco.ie/arts-heritage/creative-ireland or

email creative.ireland@corkcoco.ie and to see the full list of events taking place for Cruinniú na

nÓg visit https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/events/location/cork%20county.

Date/Time: Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th June 2019 from 10:00 to 17:00

Event: Innishannon Gardens and Galleries Location: Innishannon, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Innishannon “Gardens and Galleries” Festival takes place on Sat

15th and Sun 16th June from 10am to 5pm each day. It is the opening of gardens and art exhibitions

around Innishannon and many other accompanying events. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 19th June 2019 at 20:00

Event: 1798 Battle of the Big Cross to be rememberd in Clonakilty Location: Asna Square, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage, a local, non-political historical organisation

in Clonakilty will remember "The Battle of the Big Cross" this Wednesday evening, 19th June at

8pm at Asna Square. "The Battle of the Big Cross" which took place on 19th June 1798, was

significant in that it was the only rising in the whole of Munster during that historic year. Over 100

local United Irishmen, including their leader Tadhg Ó Donnabháin Asna, died in the battle against

Crown Forces who are thought to have lost less than a dozen soldiers.The battlesite is just north of

Shannonvale village and about two miles from Clonakilty town. During the commemoration, the

new Mayor of Clonakilty, Michael O' Neill will lay a wreath at the base of the Tadhg an Asna

statue, erected in memory of the local United Irishmen leader who fell at the battle, and a local

historian will give a brief outline of the battle and the times and aftermath and the event will

conclude with "Amhrán na bhFiann". All are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Friday 21st June 2019 at 20:00

Event: The Scily Walk for Midsummer Night - with Dermot Ryan Location: Perryville, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Scilly Walk for Midsummer Night with Dermot Ryan, meeting at

Perryville, 7.30 p.m., followed by light refreshments at the Armada.

Date/Time: Wednesday 26th June 2019 at 13:00

Event: 'Ode to a Local Hero' - song performances by the winning school and by Cork Bard

John Spillane Location: Veritgo (Floor 17), County Hall, Co. Cork

Additional Information: As part the Heritage in Schools Programme, supported by the Heritage

Council, in conjunction with Cork County Council through the Creative Ireland Programme, a

fascinating competition open to all schools in the County of Cork took place.This was a song

competition with local heritage as the theme. From the middle of May, last month, Áine Brosnan,

Archaeologist on the panel for the Heritage in Schools Scheme, went to participating schools and

took the children on a fieldtrip to visit a local monument. Then it was back to the classroom where

the children wrote their ‘Odes to their local hero’ who may have lived at the monument. All kinds

of sites were visited from Castles to Stone Circles, Stone Rows, Abbeys, a martello tower on a

tropical island and a Clock Tower. The children’s ages varied from jnr and snr infants to 6 th class

students. Each Ode was absolutely fantastic in its own right so the job of choosing winners was

taken on by Cork Bard John Spillane - a really difficult task!!! On Wednesday 26th June, the

winners, who won a workshop with John Spillane to help them develop their Ode into a song, will

perform there songs following a short Concert with John Spillane himself. The event commences at

1pm in Vertigo (Floor 17 of the County Hall). All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 27th June 2019 at 20:00

Event: A talk on recent Archaeological Discoveries in Buttevant by Trish Long Location: Muintir na Tíre Hall, Buttevant, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Buttevant Heritage Group are delighted to announce a presentation by

Trish Long of Rubicon: “To Enclose it with Walls”: Archaeological Discoveries Regarding

Medieval and Late Buttevant. Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd were the archaeologists in Buttevant

throughout the recent roadworks. Trish will deliver an analysis of the archaeological works that

took place during the street works in 2015-16. So many people admire how well the town looks and

now we will learn of the significance of the painstaking archaeological works that took place on the

Main Street. The presentation will take place in the Muintir na Tire hall on Thursday 27 June 2019,

at 8pm. Entry is free, and all are welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2019

Event: Charleville Agricultural Show to include Pop-up Museum and Visit of Croesgoch

Heritage Society and Goodwick Brass Band Location: Charleville, Co. Cork

Additional Information: VISIT OF CROESGOCH HERITAGE SOCIETY AND GOODWICK

BRASS BAND TO CHARLEVILLE - Charleville Heritage Society is twinned with the Croesgoch

Heritage Society (near Fishguard) in Wales. Some of latter's members are also associated with the

nearby Goodwick Brass Band, who are UK and Welsh national title winners and one of the top

brass bands in the world. Charleville will be hosting members of the Croesgoch Heritage Society

over the last weekend in June and the 42 strong Goodwick Band is also coming to town. They will

perform at Charleville Agricultural Show on Sunday afternoon and in a concert at the Charleville

Park Hotel on Sunday night 30th June, with a full supporting programme. Admision is only €10 to

the concert and a terrific night's entertainment is assured. All welcome.

POP-UP MUSEUM - To mark the 40th year of Charleville Agricultural Show Charleville Heritage

Society are organising a pop-up museum on their stand at the Show. They will display storyboards

of the town's founder Roger Boyle (Lord Broghill) and the many famous people who were either

born in or are associated with the town, such as Sean Clarach Mac Domhnaill, Archbishop Thomas

W. Croke of Cashel, Archbishop Daniel Mannix of Melbourne, Bishop William Reeves, Churhc of

Ireland Bishop of Down, Connor and Dromore, Eliza Lynch, National Heroine of Paraguay, Bishop

Robert Browne of Cloyne, John Anster, to mention but some. We will also display items of

historical interest plus many photographs. So, if you are at the Show please visit the Charleville

Heritage Society stand.

Date/Time: Thursday 4th July 2019 at 20:00

Event: Manchester Martyrs - by Bob Bateman Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Additional Information: On 23rd November 1867, Cork Fenians William Allen (Bandon) and

Michael O’ Brien (Ballymacoda), together with Michael Larkin, were the subject of the last public

hanging ever carried out in Manchester, England. These three men were known as the Manchester

Martyrs and were executed for their part in the Fenian Rising of 1867 and in particular an event that

occurred in Manchester in September 1867, known as the ‘Smashing of the Van’. The 'Smashing of

the Van' involved the rescuing of some prominent Fenians, including none other than Captain

Timothy Deasy. Cork County Council's Commemoration Committee was honoured to have Captain

Deasy's Great-GrandNephew Bob Bateman, from the USA, deliver a talk on the Manchester

Martyrs on in November 2017 and on July 4th 2019, with thanks to Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage,

Bob Bateman will give this talk in Clonakilty. All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 6th July 2019

Event: Field Outing by Kinsale History Society to Buttevant Location: Meet at Carpark, Centra, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: On 6th July the Kinsale History Society will be taking in a visit to the

historic North Cork town of Buttevant. Those attending are to meet at the Centra Carpark in

Kinsale at 09:00. For more information contact Padraig on 021 4778814.

Date/Time: Sunday 7th July 2019 at 11:30

Event: Biodiversity Field Outing with Ted Cook Location: Meet at Carpark, Minane Bridge, Tracton, Co. Cork

Additional Information: On 7th July Ted Cook will lead a biodiversity field out in Tracton. Those

looking to attend are to meet at 11:30 at the Minane Bridge Carpark. Bring a packed lunch and

wear appropriate clothing.

Date/Time: Tuesday 9th July 2019 at 19:00

Event: Mallow Field Club Tour of Kanturk Town - with Pat O'Sullivan Location: Meet outside Garda Station, Mallow, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Organised by the Mallow Field Club, a tour of Kanturk Town, led by Pat

O'Sullivan, will take place on the evening of Tuesday 9th July. The meeting point is the Garda

Station in Mallow at 19:00 and all welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Monday 15th to 26th July 2019

Event: Traditional Irish Music Summercamp and Traditional Solo Step Dancing Workshops Location: Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel, Co. Cork

Additional Information: A wonderful programme of activities has been put together by

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Bruach na Carraige Rockchapel including a traditional Irish Music

summer camp and step dancing workshops. There will also be a summer school and each Tuesday

Night during July and August there will be traditional live Irish Music performances. For more

information see the summer programme by clicking here

Date/Time: Sunday 21st to Tuesday 23rd July 2019

Event: FREE MARKET National Exhibition Tour - Macroom Location: Market Square and Town Hall, Macroom, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Free Market, the Irish National Pavilion at the 16th International

Architecture Exhibition, won widespread acclaim for its exploration of the unique identity of Irish

rural towns when it showed in Venice in 2018. It is now preparing to bring this ambitious

exhibition back to four towns as part of its National Tour including Macroom from Sunday 21st to

Tuesday 23rd June 2019. As part of the exhibition the vital role that market places play in the life of

rural communities will be celebrated and explored. It promises to be an outstanding event and has

been supported by Cork County Council through the Arts Office, the Municipal District and

through the Creative Ireland Programme. For more information view the latest Press Release by

clicking here

Date/Time: Friday 26th July 2019 at 19:45 Event: Summer Concert in an Enchanted Garden Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Inniscarra, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful summer concert, organised by the Inniscarra Historical Society, will take place in Griffins Garden Centre on Friday 26th July. The evening commences at 19:45 and will feature the High Hopes Choir and other local performers. Admission is by ticket only (€10) and for further information email inniscarra.historical.society@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Wednesday 31st July to Saturday 3rd August 2019 Event: The 8th Spirit of Mother Jones Festival Location: Various venues at Shandon, Cork Additional Information: The eighth annual Spirit of Mother Jones Festival and Summer School featuring over 30 events, all free entry will again be held this year. Features include, The March of the Mill Children pageant, John Swiney, the United Irishman leader, Mary Elmes the humanitarian, the radical Irish Diaspora. Speakers from the USA, the UK and Ireland will contribute to the four days of lectures, discussions, music, films and poetry. All are very welcome. Details can be accessed at www.motherjonescork.com.

Date/Time: Sunday 4th August 2019 Event: The 13th Youghal Medieval Festival Location: Youghal, Co. Cork Additional Information:The 13th annual Youghal Medieval Festival will take place in the Youghal this year on 4th August 2019. The current ‘Festival of the Year’ (Chambers Ireland, Excellence in Local Government Awards) has been given a new place in the calendar year of the August bank holiday weekend to facilitate the increasing numbers wishing to attend the event. The event is organised by Cork County Council’s Youghal

Heritage Committee in partnership with the Irish Walled Towns Network. Youghal is still riding on the crest of a wave since ‘Ironman’ swept into the East Cork town in June of this year and it is all set to continue as the Youghal Medieval Festival delivers one of the largest, most successful free events of its nature in Ireland. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Christopher O’ Sullivan praised organisers for their hard work: “I would like to congratulate Youghal Heritage Committee, who on behalf of Cork County Council have laboured to produce a fantastic festival programme which brings Youghal’s unique built heritage to life through a series of free events that the whole family can enjoy. Incredibly, Youghal is expected to welcome in the region of 10,000 visitors to the town, representing a substantial economic boost. The annual Medieval festivities not only generate economic gains, but also bring local businesses and the wider community together, strengthening the region’s rich sense of community and furthering the positioning of Youghal as growing tourism asset.” Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey said: “Cork County Council is firmly committed to the development of the East Cork region and we have been advancing significant projects for Youghal in particular. The restoration and re-opening of Youghal Clock Gate Tower, our role in securing investment for restoration and interpretative works at St Mary’s Collegiate Church, installation of Youghal’s eco-boardwalk and most recently the news of an €8 million commitment from Central Government enabling progression of our plans to develop and construct the Midleton-Youghal Greenway. These are but a few examples of our commitment to the development of Youghal as a sustainable and thriving tourism town. Youghal Medieval Festival is an ideal opportunity to showcase the excellent work that has been carried out in the town.” Highlights of this year’s event include: The White Horses Living Society and their 30 ‘medieval warriors’ who will set up their tented medieval village in the gardens. Their ‘battle re-enactments’ are now legendary and will take place throughout the afternoon. An ‘archaeological dig’ for kids will see children supervised by qualified archaeologists in 30 minute ‘workshops’. New for 2019 will see the award-winning petting zoo “Farmyard in Your Schoolyard”, with children taking the ‘alpacas for a stroll’ around the medieval gardens! All of the old favourites will return including ‘paint your shield’ and this year kids will paint their own fairy door! With balloon art, face painting, hair braiding, as well as a host of artisan food and craft producers all participating. The main event taking place on Sunday 4th August, a number of special talks will also take place in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church on Saturday 3rd August, including renowned Soloist Caroline Fraher performing in a free early evening concert in the venue. Full details of the event can be found on www.youghal.ie - Festival Programme of Events.

Date/Time: Sunday 4th August to Sunday 1st September 2019 Event: Exhibition at Independence Museum Kilmurry - 'It Wasn't All Work You Know' Location: Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Kilmurry will be exhibiting a wonderful exhibition over the month of August looking at what people did for leisure during the past 150 years. It promises to be a great exhibition and opens on Sunday 4th August.

Date/Time: Sunday 4th August 2019 at 17:00 Event: Cork Rebel Trail set for Historic Launch Location: Kilmichael Ambush Site, Kilmichael, Macroom, Co. Cork Additional Information: On Sunday next, August 4th, at 5pm, at the Kilmichael Ambush Site, a 63 page publication, entitled: Cork Rebel Way, outlining the story of the struggle for Independence in West Cork from 1916 to 1921, and subsequent Civil War, is set to be launched. The magazine, which is the work of local

historians and history groups from across the West Cork district, details the unique part played by the men and women in the district a hundred years ago in the struggle for Irish Independence. In what’s hoped to be a precursor to a more permanent trail, the magazine sets out a number of important historical events, including the ambushes at Toureen, Crossbarry, Upton and Kilmichael as well as recording the story of those individuals who played such a pivotal part:Michael Collins, Tom Barry, Sean and Tom Hales, Sam Maguire and John (Flyer) Nyhan. In addition to County Mayor, Christopher O’ Sullivan set to attend the launch, Granddaughters of Michael Collins and Tom Hales, Helen Collins and Ann Hales will jointly launch the publication. In addition to marking the seminal events of 100 years ago, the initiative is also seen as encouraging the growth of an important tourist attraction, in what is essentially a rural area,. Reflecting on Sunday’s launch JJ Hurley, who is a member of the organising group said: “Marking the centenary of those men and women who played a pivotal part in securing our Independence is really important, and ensuring their story is preserved for future generations has been our number one aim in promoting this project.” “In addition the project has significant potential for many rural areas in West Cork, attracting visitors who are fascinated by the exploits of those individuals from 100 years ago, but it needs to be developed and marketed and that’s the next objective of the group over the coming months, hopefully with the assistance of the local authority and government agencies.” In addition to the publication being available at Sunday’s launch, the magazine is set to be accessible at a number of tourist offices, libraries. hotels and visitor centres in West Cork.The public are reminded as this is a limited edition, with no fee, it is expected to be snapped up as a collector’s item.

Date/Time: Tuesday 6th to Saturday 31st August 2019 Event: Infinity Made Imaginable - Exhibition on St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh Location: Cobh Maritime Development Exhibition Area (Cobh Railway Station), Cobh Additional Information: An exhibition, organised by Cork Harbour Islands Project (C.H.I.P.) to mark the centenary of the consecration of Saint Colman’s Cathedral will take place during the month of August in: Cobh Maritime Development Exhibition Area (Cobh Railway Station),Tuesday, 6th of August to Saturday, 31st of August AND IN Dunworth House (Former Bon Secours Convent), Monday, 12th of August to Sunday, 25th of August. The Exhibition, first shown in 2018, will focus on one of the most iconic buildings in Ireland – St Colman’s Cathedral. Our beautiful Cathedral celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the laying of its Foundation Stone in 2018 and this month will see the 100th Anniversary of its Consecration.The Exhibition will showcase all aspects of the Cathedral from its beginnings, those that worked on it and the huge social importance it has played in the history of our town over the last hundred years. The Exhibition will show in FULL in the Maritime Centre, Railway Station with a mini version in Dunworth House (which will also have the beautiful photos from the recent Exhibition in Cork Airport on display). Please note the Maritime Exhibition Centre, Railway Station will be open from 9am - 4pm each day (however the centre will be closed on the following dates - 10th, 15th, 18th, 25th and 29th August and open 9-3 on 17th and 9-1 23rd & 24th August)

Date/Time: Tuesday 13th to Thursday 22nd August 2019 Event: St. Colman's Cathedral Centenary Celebrations Location: Cobh Parish Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: St. Colman's Cathedral is celebrating 150 years this year and a wonderful series of lectures takes place over the coming days featuring a variety of excellent speakers. The series is kindly sponsored by Cobh Credit Union.

Date/Time: Saturday 17th to Sunday 25th August 2019 Event: National Heritage Week 2019 Location: Numerous locations around the county and throught the country Additional Information: The County Cork Heritage Week Events Guide will be available here shortly and also visit http://www.heritageweek.ie

Date/Time: Saturday 24th August 2019 at 20:00 Event: Concert at St. Nickolas's Church in Churchtown - 150th Celebration Location: St. Nicholas', Churchtown, Co. Cork Additional Information: Parish launch of the Shandrum Ceili Band new CD entited “The Boss Murphy Musical Legacy” at 8.00pm. This event is presented with the compliments of Churchtown Heritage Society and Shandrum Ceili Band.

Date/Time: Sunday 25th August 2019 at 20:00 Event: Inniscarra Agricultural Show - Old Time Threshing, Vintage Rally and Pet Dog Show Location: Ballyanly, Inniscarra, Co. Cork Additional Information: Inniscarra Pet Dog Show: We have given Inniscarra Family Pet Dog Show a new look this year and introduced some new showing classes to make it more inclusive for children and young handlers. The Show will be held on Sunday, 25 August. We have perpetual challenge cups for best young handler and for best in Show as well as lots of other great prizes. We even have a class for children who didn’t get prize in other classes. Entries for dogs will be taken at 1.30pm and showing starts at 2.30pm Sharp. This is a family fun day and we have bouncing castles and lots of activities for children. It’s a full Agricultural show with cattle and sheep and poultry. A horticultural show and floral display takes place in the hall in Ballyanley as well as Arts and Crafts with special classes for school children. There is also a vintage display and parade with Perpetual Challenge Cups for Best original Tractor and Car This year we have a tractor pulling competition (MF 135) by teams of three with a prize for winner of €150. This promises to be a great Family Fun Day and everyone is most welcome.

Date/Time: Monday 2nd to Saturday 14th September 2019 Event: Cape Clear Wildlife Festival Location: Cape Clear, West Cork Additional Information: This year marks the 60th anniversary of BirdWatch Ireland's bird observatory on beautiful Cape Clear Island, off the West Cork coast. To celebrate this milestone, we are holding the inaugural Cape Clear Wildlife Festival, running on the island from September 2nd to 14th, organised by our Cape Clear Wildlife Officer, Steve Wing. The festival will be opened by the well-known birder, author and TV presenter David Lindo (aka The Urban Birder), and we will have an action-packed range of exciting events over the course of the festival, including guided natural history tours, sea-watching, whale-watching, bird-ringing demonstrations, bee and butterfly walks and fun family wildlife days. All events are free and everyone is welcome. We hope you will be able to join us and see all that this beautiful island has to offer. For more information click here

Date/Time: Tuesday 3rd September 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Families and Society in 18th and 19th Century Cloyne Location: Cloyne Catherdral, Cloyne, Co. Cork Additional Information: Clodagh Tait will give an illustrated talk on the families and society of 18th and 19th century Clyone on Tuesday 3rd September. It promises to be a great event and all welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2019 Event: Spike Island War of Independence Prisoners and Aud Weekend Location: Spike Island, Co. Cork Additional Information: Spike Island is steeped in heritage and not least when it comes to remembering the AUD in 1916 and the War of Independence. A wonderful new Independence Exhibition has been opened on the Island and this will be available to see, together with reenactors, autograph books, original artefacts and much more. For more information see the poster and/or visit www.spikeislandcork.ie

Date/Time: Commencing Monday 9th September 2019 Event: SECAD's My Town, My Plan Community Programme Location: Various, Co. Cork Additional Information: SECAD is running a wonderful initiative called ‘My Town, My Plan’ community planning and training sessions. This free training is aimed at community volunteers, groups and individuals interested in planning for their town and surrounding area for the future. Twelve sessions will take place in each town between September and April 2020, with a shared learning conference in South Cork and West Cork in April 2020. Below is a list of the dates of the first session in each of the eight towns across South and West Cork. If you or a member of your community group would like to be part of this exciting initiative, and have not already signed up, please contact Nuala on noconnell@secad.ie or 021 4613432. This My Town, My Plan training courses will be delivered as part of the LEADER Programme in South and West Cork, which SECAD manages as an Implementing Partner on behalf of the South and West Cork Local Community Development Committee and Cork County Council.

Date Town Venue Time

Mon 9 Sept 2019 Skibbereen West Cork Hotel 7-9pm

Tues 10 Sept 2019 Kinsale Saile Sports & Leisure Centre 7-9pm

Tues 10 Sept 2019 Rosscarbery Celtic Ross Hotel 7-9pm

Wed 11 Sept 2019 Youghal Cumann na Daoine, Catherine St 7-9pm

Thurs 12 Sept 2019 Cobh Cobh Great Island Community Centre 7-9pm

Thurs 12 Sept 2019 Clonakilty Clonakilty Hotel 7-9pm

Tues 24 Sept 2019 Carrigaline Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre 7-9pm

Thurs 26 Sept 2019 Midleton MY Place, Mill Road 7-9pm

Date/Time: Tuesday 10th September 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Round Tower Revelations Location: Cloyne Catherdral, Cloyne, Co. Cork Additional Information: Joan Rockley will give an illustrated talk on the Round Tower in Cloyne on Tuesday 10th September. It promises to be a great event and all welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 10th September 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Event: Kealkill Stone Circle and Carriganass Castle Location: Meet at Ouvane Falls Inn Carpark, Ballylickey, Bantry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Bantry Historical Society has this year teamed up with the organisers of " A Taste of West Cork Food Festival 2019". Here’s a brilliant opportunity to tour the fascinating and magnificently sited megalithic Kealkill Stone Circle and standing stones just outside the village of Kealkill with local guide Aine Brosnan, Archaeologist, who will share her extensive knowledge of this ancient site. (In event of damp weather bring suitable footwear). Travel the short distance by coach to the strategically sited Carriganass Castle in the village of Kealkill. Carriganass Castle was built in the mid 1500s by the O'Sullivan Beare clan, who wielded considerable power in West Cork during the 16th and early 17th centuries. Learn the turbulent history of the O'Sullivan clan from local guide Dan Sullivan. Meet at Ouvane Falls Inn car park, Ballylickey, near Bantry @10.00am. At the end of the tour, on return to Ouvane Falls, call in for the festive special Taste of West Cork plate at the Ouvane Falls. When: A morning event Tuesday 10th Sept 2019 at 10.00am. For enquiries contact Bantry Historical Society - bantryhistorical@gmail.com. Booking essential through https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-west-cork-historical-kealkil-trip-tickets-64698846993

Date/Time: Saturday 14th September 2019 at 15:00 Event: Official Opening of the Corrin Nature Reserve Location: Corrin, Fermoy, Co. Cork Additional Information: Corrin Nature Reserve is situated on the southern slope of Corrin Hill. The reserve consists of six acres and includes 1000 meters of walkways. It is partially a natural habitat and partially planted and managed for wildlife. The land was purchased in 2011 as the Rathcormac Game & Wildlife Club members recognised a huge decline and loss of wildlife habitat in the area. They were so concerned by this loss that they were determined to save some habitat from the bulldozer to pass on to future generations. The Reserve will be officially opened on Saturday 14th September 2019 by the Rev Father Nelius O'Donnell. A donated sculpture 'Consider the Lillies' by Maggie Blackley will also be unveiled. All are most welcome to attend and for more information and directions click here.

Date/Time: Saturday 14th September 2019 from 15:00 Event: Cork Multicultural Day Location: City Hall, Cork Additional Information: The Cork Multicultural Day takes place in the City Hall on September 14th and will feature a great range of cultural activity from a number of different people now resident in Cork City and County. The event is supported by Cork City Council and by Cork County Council through the Creative Ireland Programme.

Date/Time: Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Bishop Woodward and Father O'Leary Location: Cloyne Catherdral, Cloyne, Co. Cork Additional Information: Patricia Lyons will give an illustrated talk onBishop Woodward and Father O'Leary on Tuesday 17th September. It promises to be a great event and all welcome.

Date/Time: Friday 20th September 2019 Event: Culture Night in the County of Cork Location: Various, Co. Cork Additional Information: Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. This year, it will take place on Friday 20th September between 4pm and 11pm. On Culture Night, arts and cultural organisations and venues of all shapes and sizes, including the National Cultural institutions, extend their opening hours to allow for increased access to the public. Special and unique events and workshops are specifically programmed at participating locations and everything is available free of charge. Over 100 events will be taking place in the County of Cork and for full details visit http://culturenightcorkcounty.ie/

Date/Time: Saturday 21st September 2019 at 10:00 Event: A Forest Gathering Location: Glengarriff National Nature Reserve (meet in carpark), Glengarriff, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful day has been planned for Saturday 21st September in Glengarriff. The morning will see a walk led by Ted Cook through the Reserve and the afternoon will see a talk by Helena Walsh. There will be many topics discussed by exceptional speakers. It promises to be a great day and all most welcome. Thanks to David Jackson for organising the event.

Date/Time: Sunday 22nd September 2019 at 14:00 Event: Ted Cook, Pete Beaumont and Friends Autumn Ecology Gathering Location: Nagle Birthplace, Ballygriffin, Mallow, Co Cork – meet in Car Park at 14:00. Additional Information:

Ted will lead us on the Cosmic Walk through Nano Nagle’s and then on to the Beech Walk at Carrigacunna Castle grounds

A tree will be planted in Nano Nagle’s during this part of the gathering

At 4pm we will gather in the Hazel Room of the Nano Nagle Centre where Ted and Pete will lead us in a talk and discussion

At 5pm we will break for tea and chat

We invite each person to bring along some food for sharing

If are planning to stay for the Talk and Food do please let us know beforehand

For more information and to make contact email nidhubhain@gmail.com

Date/Time: Monday 23rd September 2019 at 20:00 Event: Book Launch: Hidden Voices - The Archaeology of the M8 Fermoy Mitchelstown Motorway TII Heritage 7 Location: St.. George's Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork Additional Information: On behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Cork County Council, the launch of Hidden Voices, which is book No. 7 in the TII Heritage series, will take place in St. George’s Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown on Monday 23rd September. The publication describes the newly excavated archaeological sites discovered on the route of the M8 Fermoy Mitchelstown motorway. It is a full-colour illustrated book intended for all readers, including both the general reader and archaeology enthusiast. The guest speaker will be Mr. Theo Dorgan, renowned Cork poet.All welcome to attend. RSVP by emailing ken.hanley@tii.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 26th September 2019 at 20:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: From Skibbereen to the Moon - by Finola Finlay Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Agnes Mary Clerke, born 1842, was a celebrated astronomer and a founder of the craft of science writing. Her mother was a Deasy from Clonakilty and her father came from a prominent Skibbereen family. Agnes and her family lived through the famine in Skibbereen, but at the age of 19 she moved to Dublin, then Italy and finally settled in London. Her 1885 book, A History of Astronomy in the Nineteenth Century is still in print, and NASA named a crater on the Moon in her honour. How did this West Cork young woman attain such a high level of education and knowledge in an age when women didn’t go to university, and what is her legacy today? Finola Finlay lives near Ballydehob where she writes the blog Roaringwater Journal with her husband, Robert Harris. Finola has degrees in history and archaeology from UCC. She writes about the history, archaeology, landscape, wild flowers and the artistic heritage of West Cork, and her current research interests include prehistoric rock art, stained glass, West Cork during the Famine, and the natural habitats we need to preserve. She and Robert give frequent talks and presentations and have organised several rock art exhibitions. This event is organised by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage and all welcome.

Date/Time: Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September 2019 Event: Thomas Kent School of History Location: Fermoy, Co. Cork Additional Information: The 2nd Thomas Kent School of History will take place in Fermoy in September 2019 with a great line-up of speakers already in place. For further information on this exciting weekend see the programme by clicking here and to book a place email thomaskenthistory@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Friday 27th September 2019 at 15:00 Event: Mitchelstown 'My Place' Location: Mitchelstown Library, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Creative Arts Stag Park Community Children’s Programme has been running in Stag Park community house during the month of September. This is an initiative of Ballyhoura Development through funding received from The Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme 2019 and Cork County Council’s Culture Team. During the month of September, the children attending the programme visited historic buildings in Mitchelstown. Through group work, field tri ps, creative thinking and active discussions they learnt about the history of Mitchelstown. Following each session, the children reflected on their favourite places in Mitchelstown. “Mitchelstown my place” was the key theme behind this programme. Each week the children created and added to their creative mind maps and Sketch books. Expressing their experiences of the historical places they visited. Through different mediums such as pencils, charcoal, pastels and paints. The children have enjoyed the program me immensely to date, with lots of laughter heard coming from the community house over the past few weeks. This is a testament to the programme support team Ballyhoura Beo and the children who participated. To showcase the children’s collection of amazing art work. A launch exhibition will be held in Mitchelstown library on Friday 27th at 3pm with refreshments. All are welcome to attend and support!! The exhibition will continue to be on joint display with The Social Hub creative art work project during Positive ageing week in Mitchelstown Sep 30th – Oct 4th. This is an inter-generational themed exhibition. For further information, please contact Laura Moloney McCarthy at Ballyhoura Development offices Mitchelstown - email lmoloney@ballyhoura.org

Date/Time: Friday 27th September 2019 at 20:00 Event: Public Meeting re a proposed 'Museum o the Irish Language and Gaelic Revival' Location: An Áras (GAA), Béal Áthaa'n Ghaorthaidh, Co. Cork Additional Information: A public meeting has been organised in Béal Átha,n Ghaorthaidh to discuss a proposed Museum of the Irish Language and Gaelic Revival. All are most welcome to attend and for further information see the attached pdf by clicking here

Date/Time: Saturday 28th September 2019 Event: Youghal Celebrates History Annual Conference - Secret Societies and Societies with Secrets Location: Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, Co. Cork Additional Information: The 17th Annual Conference of Youghal Celebrates History will explore the hidden history of Youghal - the secret societies and the societies with secrets. It promises to be a fantastic conference and for further information see the Conference Programme and Booking Form by clicking here

Date/Time: Saturday 28th September 2019 Event: Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition Location: City Hall, Cork Additional Information:

History is all around us. It’s alive. It’s continuously evolving. Since the dawning of time, humankind has been recording history on cave walls, rocks and wood for future generations and Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition, which is supported by the Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Cork Lions Club, is carrying on this grand tradition. This unique educational family exhibition was established in recognition of the importance of our history and the great need for heritage societies and organisations throughout Cork City and County to join forces and come together under one roof to showcase their own unique heritage. These heritage societies at the grass roots level are the bread and butter of our rich, colourful heritage, tradition and culture. A parish without a past is like a person without a memory.

At the 11th Annual Heritage Family Festival – Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition, Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork, Saturday, September 28th next the great voluntary endeavour of these passionate heritage ambassadors who are the guardians of our rich inheritance will be showcased. You will be left with no doubt that they are proud and loud of their rich heritage and can rest assured that our beautiful Cork City and the picturesque beauty of County Cork is in safe hands as we pass the red and white flag of our heritage, tradition and culture onto the next generation.

The goal of Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition is to encourage parishes in Cork City and County to establish their own historical societies to promote our unique heritage locally, nationally and internationally. Admission is Free.

The Celebrating Cork Past Committee invites all to attend on this special day, Saturday 28th Spetember. The Exhibition, which runs from 10am to 4pm will be officially opened on the day at 12 noon by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dr. John Sheehan & Mayor of County Cork Cllr. Christopher O’Sullivan. A Must See Exhibition for all the Family. Admission Free. For further information visit www.celebratingcorkpast.com and/or email richardtcooke@yahoo.com

Date/Time: Saturday 28th September 2019 Event: Commemoration of Irish Defence Forces who died in the Service of Peace Location: Benedictine Bible Garden, Cobh, Cork Additional Information: The Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women Cobh Branch and the Irish Lenanese Cultural Foundation will be planting a Cedar of Lebanon in honour of members of the Irish Defence Forces who died in the service of Peace at the Benedictine Bible Garden in Cobh on Saturday 28th September at 14:00. For more information email timaleacobh@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Sunday 29th September 2019 at 14:00 Event: Kinsale History Society Visit to Passage West Location: Meet at Church Square, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a filed trip to Passage West Maritime Museum and a town walk will take place on Sunday 29th September 2019, leaving Church Square at 14:00. For more information contact dermotryankinsale@gmail.com

Date/Time: Tuesday 1st October 2019 at 11:00 Event: Mitchelstown 'Arts and Crafts for an Inclusive Community' Location: Mitchelstown Library, Co. Cork Additional Information:

Ballyhoura Development are delighted to launch a series of events for Positive Ageing Week on Monday September 30th in Forrest Hall from 11 am. There will be a celebration of Cork County Council’s Small Business Innovation Research, (SBIR) project in Mitchelstown, combined with the launch o f Mitchelstown Age Friendly Week as part of Positive Ageing Week. This is a joint initiative with Ballyhoura Development CLG, Cork County Council’s Age Friendly Programme, Mitchelstown Age Friendly Committee, Mitchelstown Community Forum and the HSE. Deputy Jim Daly, Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Mental Health and Older People and The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Christopher O’ Sullivan will officiate the Launch. Mitchelstown Positive Ageing week will be full of social and creative events running from September 30 th to October 3rd open to all.

Highlights include the launch of “Arts and Crafts for an Inclusive Community” project on Tuesday October 1st. The launch will commence in Mitchelstown Library at 11am with an exhibition of all the participant’s artwork. This project was supported through funding from The Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme 2019.

Music with Eddie & Eleanor in conjunction with Mitchelstown Active Retirement group on Wednesday 2nd of October at 2pm in Forrest Hall

“Singing for the Brain” in Forest Hall at 2pm Thursday October 3rd A “Lovely Afternoon” with afternoon tea and make-overs in Forrest Hall Friday October 4th at 2pm.

The week is set to be full of interesting and exciting events, free to all with refreshments and fun guaranteed!! For further information, please contact Laura Moloney McCarthy at Ballyhoura Development offices Mitchelstown - Email- lmoloney@ballyhoura.org

Date/Time: Tuesday 1st October 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Female Transportation to Australia' - by John O'Connell Location: The Ellis Room, Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly Inniscarra, Co. Cork Additional Information: Inniscarra Historical Society presents: A Presentation by John O'Connell regarding Female Transportation to Australia, including the Griffins of Knockane, Inniscarra. The event takes place in The Ellis Room, Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly, on Tuesday 1st October 2019, commencing at 8.00pm All Welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 19:30 Event: Film Evening - West Cork History Location: An Caipín, Coppeen, Co. Cork Additional Information: Coppeen Archaeological, Historical & Cultural Society presents a Film Evening. Tim Crowley Clonakilty, with his brother Tom will show their new films related to fascinating episodes of West Cork History. Wed, 2nd Oct, 8:30pm in An Caipín, Coppeen. €5 admission inc teas, members free. Everybody welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 20:00 Event: Garranes - An Early Medieval Royal Site? Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Cork Additional Information: Prof Billy O'Brien's talk will be on 'Garranes-an early medieval royal site?' 8 pm Crawford Art Gallery.

Date/Time: Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 20:30 Event: The Incredible Story of Mary Pike - by Kieran Groeger Location: St. John's College, Sawmill St. Cork Additional Information: Historian and Author from Youghal, Kieran Groeger, will give a talk on his recent publication, examining the Incredible Story of Mary Pike. The event, which has been organised by the South Parish Historical Society, takes place in St. John's College, commencing at 19:30. Everybody welcome. €5 for non-members.

Date/Time: Thursday 3rd October 2019 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Lecture: 'Mary Elmes - The Quiet Heroine' Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney Secondary School, Blarney, Cork Additional Information: Blarney and District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled ‘Mary Elmes – The Quiet Heroine’. in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School) on Thursday 3rd October 2019 at 8.00 p.m. Cork woman Mary Elmes devoted her life to helping refugees and was responsible for saving hundreds of Jewish children from Nazi death camps during World War 11. Our Guest Speaker Ms. Anne Twomey of the Shandon History Group recounts her life from 1908 in Ballintemple through her incredible work to her death in 2002. A new bridge in Cork, is also named in her honour. Non-members €4. Everybody Welcome. http://blarneyhistory.ie

Date/Time: Thursday 3rd October 2019 at 18:00 Event: Illustrated Lecture: Home Grown Architects Who Shaped Cork: The Class of 1956 Location: CCAE Nano Nagle Place, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Cork Additional Information: In 1956, a class of fourteen students began to study architecture at the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork. They were the first class to enrol in the course, which lasted until the 1970s. This event will bring together half of the original class of 1956. The course was accredited by the RIBA, and drawings, referred to as Testimonies of Studies, were sent to London for examination. Some of these original drawings will be discussed by the architects. In the late 1960s, a number of these architects formed a group called the City 70 Planning Group. This was in response to a planned network of roads, many on raised concrete stilts, which would have dramatically altered the character of Cork City. Incredibly, through their drawings and documentation, these young architects managed to halt the construction of the scheme. The architects will speak about their ideas for Cork City, which they put forward in the 1960s, many of which are still valid today. These pioneering architects had varied and distinguished careers. This event will be an opportunity for Cork’s present generation of architects to meet the class of 1956 and to ask them questions. All most welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday 6th October 2019 at 15:00 Event: Unveiling of the Newcestown Ambush Memorial Location: Parish Hall, Newcestown, Bandon, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Unveiling of the Newcestown Ambush Memorial will take place on Sunday 6th October at 3pm. The event will begin in the Parish Hall, then move a short distance up the road to the site of the Ambush, returning to the Hall for refreshments. GUEST SPEAKERS Mr. Séan Crowley, author of “From Newce to Truce”, Mrs. Mim O’Donovan [nee O’Callaghan], Newcestown and Dr. Gabriel Doherty, School of History, UCC. All welcome and for more information email breda121@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Sunday 6th October 2019 at 15:00

Event: Unveiling of the Newcestown Ambush Memorial Location: Parish Hall, Newcestown, Bandon, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Unveiling of the Newcestown Ambush Memorial will take place on

Sunday 6th October at 3pm. The event will begin in the Parish Hall, then move a short distance up

the road to the site of the Ambush, returning to the Hall for refreshments. GUEST SPEAKERS Mr.

Séan Crowley, author of “From Newce to Truce”, Mrs. Mim O’Donovan [nee O’Callaghan],

Newcestown and Dr. Gabriel Doherty, School of History, UCC. All welcome and for more

information email breda121@gmail.com.

Date/Time: Thursday 10th October 2019 at 20:00

Event: Clonakilty Model Village - 25 Year Anniversary Illustrated Talk Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Opened by then President of Ireland Mary Robinson in July 1994, the

WSest Cork Model Railway Village on the Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty, has continued to evolve

and expand and recently welcomed it’s one millionth visitor, making it one of Irelands greatest

tourist success stories. The Model Village itself, with it’s miniature West Cork towns and model

railways running between them, is not only a huge attraction for children, historians and tourists but

is a regular haunt for many local families at weekends and during school holidays. Over the last 25

years, the board of management and its loyal and dedicated staff have continued to add new

attractions. As well as the main attractions, the Model Village now boasts both indoor and outdoor

childrens' play areas; a café; remote control model boats in it's "lake"; a history room where footage

of the old West Cork Railway line is shown and of course the Choo Choo roadtrain, (commissioned

on the 10th birthday in 2004), takes passengers on guided tours around town. Now, as part of it’s

celebrations marking a quarter of a century since it’s opening in 1994, an open invitation is

extended to former and current staff members, friends and associates of the Model Village – as well

as the people of Clonakilty and beyond to attend an illustrated talk on the model village next

Thursday 10th October at 8pm at the Parish Centre. Billy Houlihan, former Cork County Architect

who was one of the people instrumental in the project from it’s inception - and who is still involved

as a board member, will give the talk with a selection of slides also on the night remembering the

development of the Model Village from it’s "green field site" (the former town dump!) to the

present day. The evening should be of great interest to locals, business people, those involved in the

tourism and hospitality sector and in particular the many people who worked in the village over the

last 25 years including those who were young students during their summer holidays. Clonakilty is

lucky to have Ireland’s only Model Village and next Thursdays celebratory evening is a tribute to

the many loyal people who supported the project by providing sponsorship, donating artefacts and

leadership and also the loyal staff who made it all possible. The event is free of charge and all are

welcome to attend. See great photos and videos

on https://www.facebook.com/WestCorkModelRailwayVillage

Date/Time: Friday 11th October 2019

Event: Illustrated Lecture: 'Dáibhí de Barra and the Manuscript Tradition Location: Carrigtwohill Community Centre, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Dáibhí de Barra and the Manuscript Tradition - Talk will focus on two

manuscripts by Dáibhí de Barra: the prayer book in Melbourne and his account of the battle during

the Tithe War at Rossmore Strand. For more information email carrigtwohillhistory@outlook.com

and visit the website www.carrigtwohillhistoricalsociety.com

Date/Time: Saturday 12th October 2019 from 10:00 to 15:00

Event: Harpers Island Volunteer Day Location: Harpers Island, Glounthaune, Co. Cork

Additional Information: BirdWatch Ireland is hosting a volunteer day at Harpers Island,

Glounthane this Saturday 12 October from 10am -1pm. We are looking for people to help with tree

maintenance, invasive species clearance work and general clearing up jobs. Wellie’s or boots

essential and working gloves if you have them. We will be meeting at 10am at the first hide (just

past the railway overpass). Access to the island is via the railway overpass opposite the new

Harpers Island Creek development in Glounthane. You can get there via train also. To follow our

progress (building nature trails, and developing birdwatching facilities etc) on the Island, you can

follow us at ‘Harper’s Island Wetlands’ on Facebook and @islandwetlands on Twitter. Please come

along and all most welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday 13th October 2019 at 19:30

Event: Book Launch - The Battle of Clonmult - by Tom O'Neill Location: Midleton G.A.A. Hall, Midleton, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Tom' O'Neill M.A. has undertaken a wonderful piece of work on the

Battle of Clonmult - The I.R.A.'s worst defeat during the Anglo-Irish War of Independence. The

revised edition is being launched in Midleton G.A.A. Hall on Sunday 13th OCtober at 19:30 - All

welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 16th October 2019 at 20:00

Event: Illustrated Talk: The Rituals of Death - by Shane Lehane Location: Firmount National School, Donoughmore, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Organised by the Donoughmore Historical Society a fascinating talk by

Shane Lehane will take place on the evening of Wednesday 16th October at 20:00. Shane will

discuss the Rituals of Death - Exploring the folk traditions of Halloween and the Irish Week. All

weclome.

Date/Time: Thursday 17th October 2019

Event: The 3rd Annual Creative County Cork Conference Location: Mallow, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The third County Cork Creative Ireland Conference will take place in

Mallow on Thursday 17 October 2019 with a focus this year on the importance of youthful

engagement in all things culture and creativity. The Programme is being developed at the moment

and further details will be provided here (www.corkcoco.ie/arts-heritage/creative-ireland) shortly

but now for, certainly take note of the date! For further information and to book a place email

creativeireland@corkcoco.ie or phone 021 4285905.

Date/Time: Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October 2019

Event: The Terrence MacSwiney Weekend Location: Kilmurry, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association presents the

Terence MacSwiney Weekend, taking place from OCtober 18th to 20th 2910. The opening address

takes place in St. Mary's Church, Kilmurry, by Cathal MacSwiney Brugha, followed by a

Reception in the Heritage Room, Independence Museum Kilmurry. Speakers over the weekend will

include Dr. Neil Buttimer, Ann Twomey, Niall Murray, Kathleen O'Callaghan, Sinéad McCoole

and the Sunday will see a special mass at St. Mary's Church as well as a Historical Walking tour of

Revolutionary Macroom with Niall Murray. Tickets are available from the Museum and for more

information visit www.kilmurrymuseum.ie and see the following document by clicking here

Date/Time: Saturday 19th October 2019 from 09:30 to 16:30

Event: Labour in the War Zone Conference Location: Boole 1 Lecture Theatre, U.C.C. Cork

Additional Information: The Irish Congress of Trade Unions, under the auspices of the

government’s Decade of Centenaries programme, is supporting three conferences this Autumn – in

Belfast, Cork, Galway – that explore the relationship of the labour movement to the struggle for

Irish independence. The Cork conference, which is co-hosted by the UCC School of History and

the Cork Council of Trade Unions, is entitled ‘Labour in the ‘War Zone’: class, gender and the

independence struggle in Munster, 1916-21’. It takes place on Saturday, 19 October in Boole 1 in

UCC. Admission Free and all welcome. For more details see www.ucc.ie/en/history

Date/Time: Saturday 19th October 2019 at 12:00 noon

Event: Harry Clarke's Geneva Window, Censorship and Art in Ireland Location: Nano Nagle Place, Cork

Additional Information: A commemorative lecture in honour of Nicola Gordon Bowe takes place

on Saturday, 19th October at noon at Nano Nagle Place, Cork. Nikki gave the inaugural lecture for

the Cork Decorative & Fine Arts Society. She spoke on The Arts and Crafts Society of Ireland and

the decorative arts during the early 20th Century Celtic Revival, and it was, as expected, an

excellent talk. Following her most untimely death it was deemed fitting for the Society to host a

commemorative lecture for Nikki and her extensive work on the Irish Arts and Crafts. This

commemorative lecture is to be given by Dr Roísín Kennedy who will speak on: Harry Clarke’s

Geneva Window. Censorship and Art in Ireland. It promises to be a special event and for more

information visit www.corkdfas.ie

Date/Time: Thursday 24th October 2019 at 15:00

Event: Charleville 'My Place' Location: Hillview Drive Community Centre, Charleville, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Creative Arts Hillview Drive Community Children’s Programme

will be launched on Thursdat 24th OCtober 2019 - an initiative of Ballyhoura Development

through funding received from The Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme 2019 and Cork

County Council’s Culture Team. All most welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th October 2019

Event: Youghaloween Spooktacular Festival 2019 Location: Youghal, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The twice award winning annual Youghaloween Spooktacular Festival

takes place in Youghal from Thursday 24th October to Sunday 27th October. Thursday 24th 5pm -

10pm Join us in Millenium Park for The Forbidden Forest. Inspired by Harry Potter. Entry is Free,

no booking required. The forest is home to a wide and strange assortment of creatures. It is a dark

and magical place and holds many secrets. Come and enjoy the magic of the Wizarding World.

Sponsored by Cork County Council and Pure Cork. Friday 25th 7.30pm Watch as a gathering of

witches perform an opening ceremony to welcome An Bean Uisce from her watery underworld to

the haunted setting of the Mall Beach followed by a Spooktacular display of fireworks at 8.30pm

Saturday 26th Visit the Haunted Town Centre with a Leaky Cauldron Market. Entertainment all

day long. Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th Take a ghost tour through town. Visit the School of

Witchcraft and Wizardry and Viking academy. Take a tour through the Florence Newton Museum.

Visit The Deathly Hallow Hall and see if you can pass your exams. Sunday 27th Childrens

Halloween Party. Closing Ceremony on The Mall Beach. Hauntingly beautiful farewell to An Bean

Uisce as she returns to her watery underworld under the supervision and protection of the Witches

and Ravens of Youghal. For more information email info@youghalchamber.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 24th October 2019 at 20:00

Event: Illustrated Talk: Irish Country Furniture Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Additional Information: This highly illustrated talk will explore life in the Irish farmhouse. As

well as showing images of local farmhouse furniture, it will include actual examples of small

furnishings such as noggins, spoons made of horn, and coarse earthenware. The audience is invited

to bring along relevant old objects for opinions and also photos of larger items. Dr Claudia

Kinmonth is an independent cultural historian who published two books for Yale University Press:

Irish Country Furniture 1700-1950 (1993) and Irish Rural Interiors in Art (2006). She advises

various museums in Cork, as well as in Belfast. In 2018 she was awarded the Royal Dublin

Society's Library & Archives Research Bursary, resulting in her article ‘Rags, riches and recycling:

1731-1781…’. This reveals the longstanding resourcefulness and sustainability of the rural Irish. In

2018 she was made a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. Her articles are freely available at:

www.claudiakinmonth.ie

Date/Time: Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October 2019

Event: A Taste of Bandon Festival Location: Bandon, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Taste of Bandon Festival takes place over the weekend of Friday

25th October and includes a range of great activities including much of way of heritage and culture.

For more information on the weekend, which has been supported by Cork County Council, see the

weekend programme by clicking here

Date/Time: Tuesday 29th October 2019 at 14:30

Event: Vanished Kinsale Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, in conjunction with KARA, a

presentation on old photographs of Kinsale, by Adiran Neville, will take place. For more

information contact dermotryankinsale@gmail.com

Date/Time: Tuesday 29th October 2019 at 20:00

Event: Strwaboys, Mummers and Mischief - illustrated talk by Dr. Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc Location: Social Services Room, New Road, Mallow, Co. Cork

Additional Information: A look at Irish Folk Customs such as Strawboys, Biddy Bous, Mummers

and the Wren with their associated crafts and customs. Organised by the Mallow Field Club and all

welcome to attend. Door charge to cover costs: €3.

Date/Time: Tuesday 29th October to Saturday 1st November 2019

Event: Cork Young Filmmakers Workshops Location: Ballincollig and Midleton, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Cork Young Filmmakers Halloween are running 2 Day Workshops for

young filmmakers age14-18 years in Ballincollig and Midleton over the Halloween Break. The

details are: Cork Film Centre Gallery, Ballincollig, 29th & 30th October – and - My Place, Midleton,

31st October& 1st November. All the films produced during the workshops will be premiered on the

big screen in the Vertigo Suite in County Hall at a Gala Event hosted by Cork County Council on

22nd November. All workshop participants will be invited and will receive a copy of their film. An

event not to be missed! The cost is €20 per person and the Cork Young Filmmakers facebook page

for more information.

Date/Time: Monday 4th to Friday 15th November 2019

Event: LifeFM's Word Power Location: Radio, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Looking for terrific tales and riveting rhymes? LifeFM 93.1 and Cork

County Council are excited to announce that Word Power, the radio showcase of short stories and

poems from the school children of County Cork is back for a second year! This radio series will

play every weekday from Monday 4th of November to the 15th of November at 8.40am, 1:20 pm

and 4.20pm. Following a call out to libraries and schools for work, there was a flood of entries

for Word Power. Our favourites will be read out on air so listen in and discover the wealth of

imagination within the county. Rubbish dumps on Venus, spies/ice cream men and superhero dogs

are just a few of the subjects covered in this treasure chest of creativity . LifeFM have a strong

history in producing compelling content including Word Power, Across the Ocean in 18 Days: A

True Adventure, The Price of Liberty and Magic Tales of Cork, all of which were aired on Cork's

93.1 LifeFM. This project is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government

five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy.

Further information from creative.ireland.ie and ireland.ie. Locally on 93.1FM played from

Monday 4th of November to the 15th of November at 8.40am, 1:20 pm and 4.20pm and worldwide

on www.lifefm.ie/radio. For more information, contact Cethan Leahy at 021-4964444 or email

at cethan.leahy@lifefm.ie. Our website is www.lifefm.ie

Date/Time: Wednesday 6th November 2019

Event: 'Diarmuid Ó Mathuana G.A.A. Club - An Idea that Became a Reality' Location: An Caipín, Coppeen, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Coppeen Archaeological, Historical & Cultural Society presents a talk by

local man Seamus Coakley. Seamus is the author of ‘From the Cowpath to the Flyer Nyhan’ a

history of the Diarmuid O’Mathuna GAA Club.Seamus will speak about the Castletown / Coppeen

area before the formation of the GAA club, and the athletic meetings and events of those days. His

research has brought to light some extraordinary feats by some of those early athletes & sportsmen.

The title of this talk is: ‘Diarmuid O’Mathuna GAA Club; an idea that became a reality’ A most

interesting & entertaining night is assured for all in An Caipín, Coppeen on Wed. 6th Nov. at 8:30.

Non-members, €5, inc refreshments. Don't forget, Annual Table Quiz, Fri 8th Nov at 9pm. Tables of

4, €20. Everybody welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 7th November 2019 at 20:30

Event: Kinsale Landowners 1200 - 1930 Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, a talk by Neil Stewart will

take place, which discusses the Landowners in and around Kinsale from the years 1200 - 1930. For

more information contact dermotryankinsale@gmail.com

Date/Time: Thursday 7th November 2019 at 18:30

Event: Publication Launch - Wild Atlantic Way by Giles Norman Location: Giles Norman Gallery, 45, Main Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Giles Norman's new book ‘Wild Atlantic Way: Light on the Water,

Shadows on the Land’ will be launched on the evening of November 7th in Kinsale. RSVP by

emailing info@gilesnorman.com and see the attached pdf for more information by clicking here

Date/Time: Thursday 7th November 2019 at 20:00

Event: Illustrated Lecture: 'Cork Burning' Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney Secondary School, Blarney, Cork

Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture

titled: ‘Cork Burning’ in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School) A tale of ‘arson, loot

and murder’ was how one source described the events in Cork city on the night of 11-12 December

1920. British forces bent on revenge for the ambushes at Kilmichael and Dillon’s Cross, set fire to

the commercial and civic heart of the city. Our Guest Speaker Michael Lenihan, author of his

magnificent new book, ’Cork Burning’, tells the story of the events before, during and after that

infamous night. Non-members €4. Everybody Welcome. http://blarneyhistory.ie

Date/Time: Friday 8th November 2019 at 20:00

Event: Launch: 'Changing Times Issue 2' - The Journal of the Inniscarra Historical Society Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co. Cork

Additional Information: On the evening of Friday November 8th 2019, Issue No. 2 of Changing

Times - the journal of the Inniscarra Historical Society - will be launched. All are most welcome to

attend.

Date/Time: Friday 8th November to end December 2019

Event: Photography Exhibition Location: Blackwater Valley Makers, Pearse Square, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The launch of Fermoy Camera Club's Photography Exhibition in the

Blackwater Valley Makers Arts Centre, Fermoy..It is a stunning collection of images from

members of the Fermoy Camera Club and well worth a visit. Maurice Gubbins, Editor of the Echo

will perform the launch at 7pm on Friday, 8th. We hope you can make it on the evening and if

that's not possible the exhibition continues until the end of December.

Date/Time: Saturday 9th November 2019 at 11:00

Event: Illustrated Talk: Edward Bransfield - Forgotten Cork Antarctic Explorer Location: Cobh Library, Cobh, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Jim Wilson will be giving a talk on the life and achievements of the

leader of the first expedition to see and chart the Antarctic Mainland. The event takes place in Cobh

Library on Saturday 9th November - free admission and all are most welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Tuesday 19th November 2019 at 20:00

Event: Illustrated Talk: Cork 1918 - Victory, Virus and Votes by Gerry White Location: Social Services Room, New Road, Mallow, Co. Cork

Additional Information: A look at Cork in 1918 titled 'Victory, Virus and Votes'. Renowned

Military Historian Gerry White will give this talk which will examine the end of WWI, the flu

pandemic and the election in Ireland. Organised by the Mallow Field Club and all welcome to

attend. Door charge to cover costs: €3.

Date/Time: Friday 22nd November 2019

Event: Illustrated Lecture: 'Taking of Carrigtwogill Barracks' Location: Carrigtwohill Community Centre, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Carrigtwohill Historical Society presents a talk by John O'Mahony

regarding the taking of Carrigtwohill Barracks in the Anglo-Irish War of Independence in January

1920. For more information email carrigtwohillhistory@outlook.com and visit the website

www.carrigtwohillhistoricalsociety.com

Date/Time: Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 10:00 to 16:00

Event: Workshop: Awakening to our Children's Future Location: Nano Nagle Birthplace, Ballygriffin, Killavullen, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Workshop led by Environmentalist Lorna Gold. As an activist and as a

mother Lorna has come to understand what climate change means for our world and for our

children's future. Lorna is an organiser with #FridaysForFuture – the global protest movement

highlighting the urgent need for action on climate change. She is also a member of the Irish

Government’s advisory group on the national climate dialogue. 10am – 4pm Registration 9.30am

€65 incl. morning coffee/tea and a light lunch. Booking essential – at 022 26411 or e-mail:

secretary@nanonaglebirthplace.ie

Date/Time: Saturday 23rd and Thursday 28th November 2019

Event: Workshop: Wran Day / St. Stephen's Day Location: Levis Bar, Ballydehob, Co. Cork

Additional Information: THE DAY OF THE ‘WRAN’ { WREN } HAS BEEN CELEBRATED

FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS ALL THROUGHOUT EUROPE BUT HAS SURVIVED AND

CARRIED ON TO THIS DAY IN SOME PARTS OF IRELAND. AT THIS WORKSHOP WE

WILL FIRST TALK ABOUT THE TRADITION AND THEN FOCUS ON THE TRADITIONAL

STRAW COSTUMES THAT WERE MADE. WE WILL THEN MAKE THESE DURING THE

WORKSHOP AND ALSO DISCUSS OTHER WAYS THAT PEOPLE DISGUISE

THEMSELVES. THOSE THAT WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE THE ‘WRAN’ ON ST

STEPHEN’S DAY ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME, ESPECIALLY MUSICIANS. THE

WORKSHOP ARE MAINLY FOR ADULTS BUT OLDER, ABLE CHILDREN ARE

WELCOME. The workshops take place on two different days: Saturday 23rd Novemver from 14:00

to 16:00 and Thursday 28th November, from 19:00 to 21:00. The workshops are being facilitated by

Sonia Caldwell and have been supported by Cork County Council through the Creative Ireland

Programme. For more information phone Sonia on 087 0667871 or contact Levis Bar.

Date/Time: Saturday 23rd November 2019 at 20:00

Event: Book Launch in Ballingeary: The 1937-38 Schools' Collection Location: G.A.A. Áras, Ballingeary, Co. Cork

Additional Information: In September 1937 the Irish Folklore Commission/Roinn Bealoideas Na

hÉireann launched a campaign in Irish National Schools to collect folklore. It was called Scéim Na

Scol or The School's Folklore Scheme. Over the next 2 years thousands of children wrote essays in

Irish and English based on stories they had collected from their families and neighbours. At the end

of the scheme a lot of the stories from each school were selected and written into a large ledger to

be deposited in the Folklore Commission headquarters in University College Dublin. A number of

copy-books were also collected and sent to UCD. The 1937-38 stories were collected in Irish and

all of the stories from Scoil Na mBuachaillí and Scoil na gCailíní in Ballingeary have now been

brought together in one book compiled by Pádraig Ó Céilleachair. Stories collected by 33 pupils are

represented in the book and three, Sean Tóibín, Peigi Sheehan and Máire Ní Loingsigh are still

alive (2 photos attached). Cumann Staire Uibh Laoire, the Historical Society for Ballingeary and

Inchigeela, Co. Cork are launching the book on November 23rd in Ballingeary GAA Áras at 8pm

and November 28th at 4pm in An Seomra Caidrimh, Aras Uí Rathaille in UCC, Cork.

Date/Time: Monday 25th November 2019

Event: Celebrating the Culture and Creativity of Bantry's Four Valleys - Launch | Followed

by a talk by Shane Lehane on 'The Rituals and Magic of Christmas' Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Bantry, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Bantry Historical Society has arranged a Launch event for next Monday

night in Christian Fellowship in Bantry at 8.00pm. Shane Lehane, Cultural & Heritage Studies,

CSN College of Further Education, Cork, will launch the project "Celebrating the Culture &

Creativity of Bantry's Four Valleys" which Bantry Historical Society undertook during 2019. The

project work is uploaded on the historical Society's website. Consisting of 137 pages of stunning

data, plus seven short videos, it is divided between five Pdf's). Here's the

link https://bantryhistorical.com/localhistory. Bantry Historical Society gratefully acknowledges

the support of Cork County Council/Creative Ireland funding scheme towards this project, plus the

guidance of Conor Nelligan, Heritage Officer Cork County Council. Everyone is welcome.

Admission is free. Seasonal snacks and a cuppa will be served.

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Following the launch, Shane Lehane will give a talk titled 'The Rituals and Magic of Christmas'. As

we approach the midpoint of the cold, wet and dark, winter season of the year, Irish people have

filled this significant time with an extraordinary plethora of compulsory observations and

traditions. As familiar as these may be, this illustrated lecture highlights the nature and character of

the many automatically observed mid-winter, Christmas and New Year rituals and importantly

seeks to explain their relevance and why they take place.

Date/Time: Thursday 28th November 2019 at 20:00

Event: A Clonakilty Family - Hurleys of Strand House Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Additional Information: This is the story of three generations of the Hurley family of Clonakilty:

Charles Anthony Hurley, who introduced the pasteurisation of milk to Co. Cork in the early1950s

and was the founder of the Clona Milk company; his father, Jerome Hurley, a pig breeder and pig

buyer, whose specialised pig feed was so successful that it attracted the attention of the newly

established Dept. of Agriculture and who later owned the majority shares of Deasy & Company,

the historic brewery of Clonakilty; his grandfather, Tom Hurley, who ran a bakery, grocery shop

and flour and seed depot in the town in 1850, who played an active part in the United Irish League

of Clonakilty and was a brother of Tim Hurley, who gallantly resisted the eviction of his family

from Castleview Mills in 1886. Deirdre Clenet (née Hurley), the daughter of Charles Anthony

Hurley grew up in Strand House, the Hurley family home purchased by her grandfather in1906.

She attended the Sacred Heart Secondary School in Clonakilty and after graduating from UCC,

began her career in biochemical research in the US. Moving to London with her family in the

1970s, she campaigned actively for the conservation of natural habitats and joined Civic Trust

London which promotes the conservation of historic buildings. She published ‘Handbook of

Community Initiatives: Amenity in Action’ and co-authored ‘Nature Conservation in the London

Borough of Croydon’. Deirdre will use her family archive of photographs, documents and press

cuttings to explore the lives of her father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Date/Time: Thursday 28th November 2019 from 19:00 to 21:00

Event: Book Launch: Hegarty's Boatyard, Last Surviving Traditional Wooden Boatyard in

Ireland - by Kevin O'Farrell Location: West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Kevin O’Farrell photographer, has been a lifelong traditional and classic

boat owner and enthusiast, following this passion, he has been documenting Hegarty’s Boatyard for

the past twenty-five years. “Watching these boat builders at work offers an insight into previous

generations of craft workers as their tools and skills remain unchanged. It is an honour to witness

this work and to record this important maritime heritage for future generations. While our past

heritage is respected and commemorated in museums and publications, there is very little in the

way of support for our living craft heritage workers’’. This book seeks to rectify that anomaly and

serves as a tribute to the extraordinary living maritime heritage that is practiced daily in Hegarty’s

yard. The launch commences at 19:00 and it promises to be a special evening.

Date/Time: Friday 29th November 2019 at 20:00

Event: Book Launch: 'Bealnablath National School' Location: Independence Museum Kilmurry, Kilmurry, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Book Launch: “Bealnablath National School” on Friday 29th November

at 8pm in Independence Museum Kilmurry. Launch by past pupil Monsignor Kevin O’ Callaghan.

All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 30th November 2019 from 10:30 to 17:00 and Sunday 1st December from

11:00 to 16:00

Event: Christmas Market Location: West End Art Studios, 160 West End, Mallow, Co. Cork

Additional Information: West End Art Studios are organising a Christmas Market for Saturday

30th November, which will feature a great variety of craft and art from local artists and

craftspeople. All welcome.

Date/Time: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2nd, 3rd and 4th December 2019 from 10:00 to

16:30 each day

Event: Workshops on the Cleaning of Monuments and Memorials Location: As below, Co. Cork

Additional Information:

For individuals and community groups interested in the cleaning and caring of archaeological and

historic monuments and commemorative memorials, Cork County Council is hosting free one-day

training workshops. The training events aim to promote understanding and good conservation

practice in relation to cleaning and maintenance of monuments and memorials, with a specific

focus on cleaning and caring for carved stone, including headstones, and metalwork.

The workshops will be of interest to heritage, community and Tidy Town groups throughout

County Cork. Starting at 10am, each daily workshop will consist of illustrated presentations and

talks in the morning and an afternoon presentation of case studies by experienced professional

specialists. Refreshments and a light lunch will also be provided. Participants will be encouraged to

raise issues and problems that they have encountered in projects of their own and the training

workshops will be completed by 4.30pm.

The workshops will be held at the following locations on the following dates: Hibernian Hotel,

Mallow (Monday 2nd December 2019); Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal (Tuesday 3rd December

2019) and O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty (Wednesday 4th December 2019).

Attendance is free-of-charge but the number of attendees at each workshop will be limited. Early

booking with the workshop organisers (John Cronin & Associates) is recommended. For more

information or to make a booking, please telephone John Cronin & Associates on 021 - 421 4368

OR email info@johncronin.ie

Date/Time: Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 20:00

Event: Launch of Mallow Field Club Journal no. 37 Location: Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, Co. Cork

Additional Information: The Mallow Field Club has undertaken some incredible historic journals

over the many years. The latest volume, no. 37, will be launched on Tuesday 3rd December in

Mallow - Gerry Murphy, Churchtown Heritage Society and originator of Churchtown

Renewal. Organised by the Mallow Field Club and all welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Wednesday 4th December 2019

Event: 'Historic Postboxes of the Coppeen region in Context' by Dr. Bernadette McCarthy Location: An Caipín, Coppeen, Co. Cork

Additional Information: On Wed 4th Dec, Coppeen Archaeological, Historical & Cultural Society

welcomes Dr Bernadette McCarthy to An Caipín. Bernadette works in the fields of archaeological

research & historic building survey and is also a published writer. She will speak on ‘Historic

postboxes of the Coppeen region in context’. This illustrated presentation discusses the form of

historic Irish postboxes with reference to local examples, and how they functioned in the postal

system. It highlights that historic post boxes are a valuable part of our culture, worthy of protection.

Remember the date: Wed. 4th December, 8:30pm in An Caipín. Non-members €5, inc teas.

Everybody welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 5th December 2019 at 20:00

Event: Illustrated Lecture: 'Gaol Break - Cork Prison Rescue of Donnacha McNeilus' Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney Secondary School, Blarney, Cork

Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture

titled: ‘Gaol Break’ - Cork Prison Rescue of Donnacha McNeilus. Speaker: Guest speaker Mr. John

Mulcahy brings the story of this amazing rescue to life with an illustrated lecture. John explores the

incredibly brave activities of the rescuers in the 1918 escape from Cork County Goal of Republican

Denis McNeilus who was due to face trial for attempted murder of a policeman and was in line for

a death sentence. A fascinating and triumphant plan was put in place to affect his successful escape,

causing huge public excitement. Non-members €4. Everybody Welcome. http://blarneyhistory.ie

Date/Time: Friday 6th December 2019 at 19:00

Event: Cork Nature Network Christmas Social Location: Hawthorne Bar, The Lough, Cork

Additional Information: The Cork Nature Network Christmas Social takes place on the 6th

December at 7pm in the Hawthorne Bar.

Date/Time: Monday 9th December 2019 at 09:15 a.m.

Event: Joint Publication Launch - Industrial Heritage of County Cork and the Colourful

Heritage of County Cork Location: Library Exhibition Room, County Library Building, Carrigrohane Road, Cork

Additional Information:

Over the last number of years Cork County Council has been producing a heritage book each year,

from bridges to houses and churches to castles. The latest installment in this Heritage of County

Cork Publication Series – number seven – is the Industrial Heritage of County Cork. Cork County

Council was delighted to have Dr. Colin Rynne, U.C.C. on board for the publication – a book that

features over 200 pages giving a great insight into the scope and range of industrial heritage in the

County of Cork.

As a new undertaking, this year, 2019, also sees the publishing of a colouring book of heritage and

cultural sites from throughout the County of Cork, aptly titled ‘The Colourful Heritage of County

Cork’. Cork County Council’s Heritage Unit and Creative Ireland Culture Team worked with a

range of different illustrators and the end product should prove most popular with people of all

ages.

The books are being launched by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Christopher O’Sullivan,

on Monday 9th December at 09:15 in the presence of Chief Executive Tim Lucey and Directors of

Service Michael Lynch (DOS, Planning) and Niall Healy (DOS, Municipal District Operations and

Rural Development). All welcome to come along on the morning. Copies of the publications will

be available for sale.

Date/Time: Wednesday 11th December 2019 at 19:45

Event: Bauhaus 100: Manifestations of this Movement in Architectural Design in Cork Location: Metropole Hotel, Cork

Additional Information: 2019 is the centenary of the founding of the twentieth century’s most

influential school of design. This lecture will concentrate on buildings built in Cork from the 1930s

on, in an attempt to trace the influence of the Bauhaus and other centres of Modernism on the

architecture of a provincial Irish city. Whilst focusing on Modernism, it will not ignore other

competing ideas of what encapsulated ‘good design’ at the time. The past of the city will be

brought to life using slides and lively descriptions. Tom Spalding is a PhD scholar at the Technical

University, Dublin (previously the Dublin Institute of Technology). His special area of study is the

design of twentieth century buildings and interiors in Cork city between 1920 and 1970. He is the

author of a number of books on Cork, including ‘The Cork International Exhibitions, 1902 & 1903’

and ‘A Guide to Cork’s Twentieth Century Architecture’. He can be contacted at

tom.spalding@mydit.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 12th December 2019 at 20:30

Event: Launch of the Kinsale Record Vol, 27 Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, Volume 27 of the Kinsale

Record will be launched. It will be a Social Night and for more information contact

dermotryankinsale@gmail.com

Date/Time: Sunday 22nd December 2019 at 14:00

Event: Annual Famine Commemoration Location: Famine Graveyard and Millwater, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Additional Information: Organised by the Kinsale History Society, the annual prayer service will

take place at the Famine Graveyard and Millwater at 14:00 on Sunday 22nd December. For more

information contact dermotryankinsale@gmail.com