UPCOMING EVENTS
Date/Time: running until November 2022
Event: Exhibition: Old Cork in Colour
Location: Spike Island
Additional Information: Spike Island has launched a new exhibition titled ‘Old Cork in Colour’, curated by Dorota Gubbins – a wonderful portrayal of times past, bringing into colour some iconic images from the county’s prominent history, as well as images that are being seen by the public for the very first time. The exhibition is on display in Mitchell Hall and people are encouraged to visit. An exhibition booklet has also been produced.
Date/Time: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August 2022
Event: West Cork History Festival
Location: Skibbereen and Online
Additional Information: The West Cork History Festival takes place from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August 2022.
The programme this year has two themes: 175 years since Black ’47 and the Bandon Valley killings of 1922. There will also be a specially commissioned Festival concert by Jessie Kennedy, inspired by Skibbereen-born astronomer and scientist Agnes Clerke.
This year’s Festival will have a very limited in-person audience and a high-quality live stream for all events. For more information visit https://
Date/Time: Friday 5th to Monday 8th August 2022
Event: Centenary of the Battle for Cork
Location: Passage West, Rochestown and surrounds
Additional Information: A number of activities will take place in Passage West to commemorate the centenary of the Battle for Cork to include walks, talks, a commemorative event and the unveiling of a plaque. For more information visit
Date/Time: Friday 12 to Sunday 14 August 2022
Event: Doomed Inheritance Conference
Location: Saint George's Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork
Additional Information: A wonderful conference, supported by the Commemorations Committee of Cork County Council, is set to take place from Friday to Sunday, 12-14 August, 2022. The weekend will feature a fantastic array of speakers and people are encouraged to attend. The event link for tickets is: https://www.eventbrite.ie/
Date/Time: Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st August 2022
Event: National Heritage Week in County Cork
Location: Various Locations, Co. Cork
Additional Information: National Heritage Week takes place from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st August 2022 and over one hundred events are expected to take place throughout the county of Cork. Registration of events begins on June 15th and to see the listings as they appear, visit www.heritageweek.ie.
Date/Time: Friday 19th and Saturday 20th August 2022
Event: "Gathered at the Bridge* - 200 years of Bandon Methodist Church
Location: Bandon Methodist Church, Bandon, Co. Cork
Additional Information: "Gathered at the Bridge* - 200 years of Bandon Methodist Church. An exhibition of photos and memorabilia will take place at Bandon Methodist Church on Friday 19th from 13:00 to 17:00 and again on Saturday 20th from 14:00 to 19:00. There will also be a presentation on the history of Bandon Methodist Church by former Minister Rev. Ian Henderson. The talk begins at 19:00 in the Church on Saturday 20th August.
Date/Time: Sunday 21st August 2022 at 15:00
Event: Centenary Commemoration - Béal na Bláth
Location: Béal na Bláth, Co. Cork
Additional Information: The centenary commemoration of Michael Collins at Béal na Bláth takes place on Sunday 21st August at 15:00. The event is being organised by the Michael Collins Béal na Bláth Committee and for more information visit
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