Date/Time: Thursday 02nd November 2017 at 20:00
Event: Keeping an Eye on Kinsale
Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Additional Information: November, 2nd Thursday, at the Temperance Hall at 8 p.m. Leo McMahon will speak on “Keeping an eye on Kinsale “ Organised by the Kinsale History Society.
Date/Time: Thursday 02nd November 2017 at 20:00
Event: Illustrated Talk - 'Mud, Blood and Bravery - The Agony of Passchendale 1917'
Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled :’Mud, Blood and Bravery’ – The Agony of Passchendaele 1917. Guest Speaker: Mr. Gerry White of the Cork Branch of the Western Front Association. The Battle of Passchendaele also known as Third Battle of Ypres, took place on the Western Front, lasting from 31 July to 10 November 1917. It was fought in unusually wet weather and the onset of winter. The holes in the earth filled with water, debris, and bodies, causing nearly everything to be coated with a slick layer of slime. Guns sank into the earth and troops drowned in the soft mud. Finally, after 16 weeks of fighting in atrocious conditions which varied from rain, mud, and slime, to hot and dry weather with great clouds of dust and at a cost of 270,000 Allied lives, 217,000 German soldiers, it was finally over. The town itself was destroyed completely. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216 Web-site -http://blarneyhistory.ie
Date/Time Friday November 3rd 2017 from 19:30 to 21:30
Event: An Evening of Remembrance in Music, Song and Story
Location: St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork
Additional Information: An evening of remembrance in memory of those from all countries who died in the First World War. All welcome.
Date/Time Friday November 3rd 2017 from 09:20 to 16:00
Event: Conference: Cork Studies in the Irish Revolution - 'Ireland, Russia and a Revolutionary World'
Location: Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, Lecture Roon GO5, U.C.C., Cork
Additional Information: The latest in the annual series of conferences hosted by the School of History in University College Cork to mark the events of the ‘revolutionary decade’ (c1912-23) in modern Irish history will be held in the Brookfield Health Sciences Complex on College Road (room GO5) on Friday 3 November, with the theme of ‘Ireland, Russia and a revolutionary world.’ The event is, of course, scheduled to coincide with the rapidly-approaching centenary of the Bolshevik revolution in Russia, and most of the afternoon contributions will focus in whole or in part on this seismic event, while those before lunch will tend to focus more on the international aspects of Ireland’s own tumultuous experience during these years. This public event is free to all who wish to attend; everyone welcome.
Date/Time Friday November 3rd 2017 at 20:00
Event: General Michael Collins Commemoration Night
Location: Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork
Additional Information: General Michael Collins 22 Society is holding a night of talks and memorabilia on the Life and Times of General Michael Collins in The Imperial Hotel, Cork, Friday, November 3rd at 8pm. Guest Speakers include Gerry O'Connell (Collins 22 Society) speaking on Michael Collins and the GAA, Tim Crowley from the Collins Museum Clonakilty, Minister Simon Coveney T.D. and former Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. As well as the Guest Speakers there will be a slideshow on the memorabilia in various collections relating to the Big Fella. Indeed it is fitting that this night of history should be held in the Imperial Hotel, it was the last place Collins slept before he was gunned down in Beal na mBlath, near his birthplace of Clonakilty on the 22nd August. A much admired figure, he has fascinated historians and the public alike for generations, this night of commemoration and discussion will further analyse Collins role in the struggle for Irish Freedom and our Independence.
Date/Time: Wednesday 08th November 2017 at 13:00
Event: Illustrated Talk - 'Tokens of Esteem - Illuminated Addresses from Cork'
Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork
Additional Information: Mary Lantry will give a talk on Wednesday 08th November at 1pm entitled 'Tokens of Esteem - Illuminated Addresses from Cork'. The event has been organised by the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society. For more information visit www.corkhist.ie.
Date/Time: Thursday 09th November 2017 at 20:00
Event: Illustrated Talk: Richard Hingston - Cork's Forgotten Hero
Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork
Additional Information: The Cork Literary and Scientific Society presents a wonderful talk by Jim Murphy on Richard Hingston - Cork's Forgotten Hero. All are welcome to attend. (Admission is €8 to cover costs or alternatively membership for 16 lectures costs €40). For more information visit www.corkliteraryandscientificsociety.ie or email secretary@corkliteraryandscientificsociety.ie.
Date/Time: Friday 10th November 2017 at 20:00
Event: The History of the Post Office in Ireland
Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Tower Street, Bantry, Co. Cork
Additional Information: There’s much excitement in Bantry with the announcement of the November event of Bantry Historical Society, when Stephen Ferguson, assistant secretary of An Post, will deliver an illustrated talk on The History ofthe Post Office in Ireland. From the early days of post boys and packet ships to pensions, railways to radio, the Post Office has served generations of Irish people at home and abroad and has played a role in shaping Irish life and society down through the centuries. Learn more about how the Post Office has played a vital role in communications, delivering mail to all parts of the island, maintaining precious links between Ireland and its emigrants, and representing, through the friendly face of a local postman or postmistress, an approachable facet of Government. This fascinating talk will take place in Christian Fellowship Church, Tower Street, Bantry on Friday 10th November 2017 at 8.00pm. Everyone is very welcome.
Date/Time: Friday 10th November 2017 at 20:30
Event: The Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Table Quiz
Location: 'An Caipín', Coppeen, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Society will host their annual Table Quiz on the evening of Friday 10th November, all welcome.
Date/Time: Saturday 11th November 2017 at 11:00
Event: Remembrance Day Ceremony Kinsale
Location: World's End, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Additional Information: November, 11th Saturday, Remembrance Day Ceremony at the World’s End at 11 a.m. Organised by the Kinsale History Society.
Date/Time Saturday November 11th 2017 from 10:30 to 11:40
Event: Western Front Association Cork Branch Remembrance Ceremony
Location: The Great War Memorial, South Mall, Cork
Additional Information: The Annual Ceremony of Remembrance in memory of those from all countries who died in the First World War. A number of Embassies have committed to be represented at the ceremony. The Lord Mayor of Cork City and the Mayor of Cork County as well as other civic dignitaries and veteran organisations will also participate. All welcome.
Date/Time Saturday November 11th 2017 from 10:30 to 11:40
Event: Western Front Association Cork Branch Remembrance Ceremony
Location: The Great War Memorial, South Mall, Cork
Additional Information: The Annual Ceremony of Remembrance in memory of those from all countries who died in the First World War. A number of Embassies have committed to be represented at the ceremony. The Lord Mayor of Cork City and the Mayor of Cork County as well as other civic dignitaries and veteran organisations will also participate. All welcome.
Date/Time Monday November 13th 2017 at 19:00
Event: The Manchester Martyrs - an illustrated lecture by Bob Bateman, the Great-GrandNephew of Captain Timothy Deasy
Location: Council Chamber, County Hall, Cork
Additional Information: On 23rdNovember 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 is honoured to have Captain Deasy's Great-GrandNephew Bob Bateman, from the USA, deliver a talk on the Manchester Martyrs on Monday 13th November in the County Hall at 7pm. All welcome.
Date/Time: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th November 2017
Event: Creative Ireland County Cork Conference
Location: Youghal Town Hall, Youghal, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Cork County Council’s Creative Ireland Team (Culture Team), with the support of Mary Ryan, Director of Service, and the East Cork Municipal District, is organising Cork County’s inaugural Creative Ireland Conference. The two day conference will feature a range of great speakers and will take place in the Town Hall, Youghal, Co. Cork on Thursday and Friday, 16th and 17th November, 2017. Thursday 16th, commencing at lunch time (13:30), will see talks by Dr. Matt Crannitch; Paul O’Reilly and Ian Wilson with regard to our musical creativity and Eoin Nash, John McHarg, Billy O’Callaghan and Kevin O’Shannahan will deliver presentations on the importance of inclusivity in cultural undertakings. Cork County Council’s Culture Team (with representation across the Arts, Library, Heritage, Tourism and Irish sections of the Council) will also shed light on the cultural activities of Cork County Council and the various supports and initiatives currently in place. The evening, commencing at 19:00, will then see a wonderful conference performance which will include the Youghal Comhaltas Group (CCE Craobh Eochaille); Ian Wilson with Saxophonist Cathal Roche and a performance by Peadar Ó Riada. The following day will see a wonderful morning of talks on Film, Theatre and the Visual Arts and will feature Rossa Mullin, Oonagh Kearney, Mary McGrath, Con Downing, Katie Holly, Geoff Gould, Dr. Eimear O’Connor, Mirandi Driscoll and Ann Davoren. Aileen Murray of Youghal’s Socio-Economic Group will also speak about the historic town of Youghal from a cultural perspective and Tom O’Neill will speak about the cultural importance of Spike Island. The afternoon will then see the engagement of conference participants in a discussion and workshop with Cork County Council’s Arts Strategic Policy Group and Culture Team to assist in the formulation of Cork County’s very first Culture and Creativity Strategy (2018 – 2022). The Conference will close at c. 15:30.
There will be much activity taking place in Youghal around the Conference and attendees will also be able to avail of designated free tours of the newly opened Youghal Clock Gate Tower – a wonderful cultural heritage asset in the historic Walled Town of Youghal. These will take place on the morning of Thursday 16th, the late afternoon of Friday 18th and the morning of Saturday 19th for anybody staying on in Youghal to experience the wonderful culture and heritage that the town has to offer.
The Inaugural Creative Ireland County Cork Conference takes place in the Town Hall in Youghal and is free of charge. Take-up for the conference is expected to be high and early registration is therefore advisable by emailing creativeireland@corkcoco.ie. The precise schedule for the event and full details will be available on www.corkcoco.ie/arts-heritage/creative-ireland.
The conference forms part of the Creative Ireland Programme in the County of Cork. For more information on Creative Ireland in Cork County and to get involved in the formulation of the County’s very first Culture and Creativity Strategy (2018-2022) phone 021 4285905 or email creativeireland@corkcoco.ie.
Date/Time Friday November 17th 2017 at 20:00
Event: Douglas Parish Book Launch - St. Columba's - The Story of A Community
Location: Douglas G.A.A. Pavilion, Douglas West, Co. Cork
Additional Information: On Friday 17th November at 8pm a wonderful publication by Éamon Lankford will be launched in the Gouglas G.A.A. Pavilion in Douglas. The book takes a look at Saint Columba's - The Story of A Community. The book will be available for sale at a reduced price on the night and all welcome.
Date/Time Friday November 17th 2017 at 19:30
Event: Illustrated Talk: Atlas of the Irish Revolution West Cork Examined
Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Joint editor of the Atlas of the Irish Revolution; Dr.Donal Ó Drisceoil, will discuss the conception and production of the Atlas, the most comprehensive treatment of Ireland’s revolutionary years ever produced. Dr. Ó Drisceoil will reflect on its contents with special reference to County Cork and West Cork in particular. The event has been organised by the Michael Collins House and takes place in the Parish Centre. Admission free and all welcome.
Date/Time: Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, 18th, 20th and 21st November 2017 from 09:30 to 16:00 daily
Event: Cork Historic Graveyard Management Workshops
Location: Various (Doneraile, Skibbereen and Midleton), Cork
Additional Information: The Historic Monuments Advisory Committee of Cork County Council are holding workshops in North, East and West Cork on the Care and Maintenance of Historic Graveyards. The workshops are to help interested community groups and individuals on all aspect of care and maintenance of historic graveyards. The workshops will be delivered by two experienced archaeologists. Jacinta Kiely & John Tierney, over a full day. The workshop will entail presentations, discussion and a site visit – suitable clothing is required. The Workshops are to take place in Springfort Hall near Mallow on Saturday 18th ; Skibbereen Monday 20th and Midleton on Tuesday 21st November. All are welcome to attend and it is free of charge. Spaces will be allocated on a first come basis. If you are interested in attending, sharing your knowledge and experience as well as receiving training, email Jacinta@eachtra.ie or telephone 0872362319.
Date/Time: Sunday19th November 2017
Event: Manchester Martyrs Commemorative Event - 150th Anniversary
Location: Ladysbridge, Midleton, Cork
Additional Information: A Commemorative Event for the Manchester Martyrs will take place in Ladysbridge on Sunday 19th November. Full details will be provided here shortly - all welcome.
Date/Time: Monday 20th November 2017 at 20:00
Event: Illustrated Talk - Mud, Blood and Bravery: The Battle of Passchendaele, 31 July to 10 November 1917
Location: Ballincollig Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Cork
Additional Information: Organised by the Muskerry Local History Society, Gerry White will give a talk on Monday 20th November regarding the Battle of Passchendaele. All welcome.
Date/Time: Tuesday 21st November 2017 at 20:00
Event: Clon Arts Fest Table Quiz
Location: Scannells Bar, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Additional Information:
The Clonakilty Arts Festival Committee has organised a table quiz, which will take place at Scannells Bar on Tuesday 21st November starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome. For more information on the Clon Arts Fest visit https://www.facebook.com/ClonakiltyArtsFestival
Date/Time: Wednesday 22nd November 2017 at 20:00
Event: Illustrated Talk - Significant Local Archaeology - Rock Art in Clearagh
Location: Kilmurry Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, John Sheehan will give a talk in Kilmurry Independence Museum on Wednesday 22nd November titled 'Significant Local Archaeology - Rock Art in Clearagh'. Rock Art is a fascinating aspect of our collective heritage and the talk should prove to me a most interesting one. All welcome.
Date/Time: Monday 04th December 2017 at 20:00
Event: Illustrated Talk - Cork City before 1916
Location: Ballincollig Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Cork
Additional Information: Organised by the Muskerry Local History Society, Michael Lenihan will give a talk on Monday 04th December regarding life in Cork City prior to 1916. All welcome.
Date/Time: Wednesday 06th December 2017 at 20:30
Event: The Kilmichael Ambush - An Illustrated Talk by Gerry White
Location: 'An Caipín', Coppeen, Co. Cork
Additional Information: COn the evening of Wednesday 6th December, renowned Military Historian Gerry White will give a talk regarding the Kilmichael Ambush. The event has been organised by the Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Society and all are welcome to attend.
Date/Time: Thursday 07th December 2017 at 20:00
Event: Illustrated Talk - The Siege of Cork 1690
Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled :The Siege of Cork 1690’ Guest Speaker: Mr. John Mulcahy of Blarney and District Historical Society. After the Battle of the Boyne, William of Orange dispatched a force under John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (then 1st Earl) who reached Cork by sea on 21 September 1690. His English forces were 5,000 strong and he also had at his disposal a fleet which blockaded the port of Cork. His forces took the forts which commanded the hills around Cork and commenced a bombardment of the city to begin a siege which lasted less than a week. When a breach was opened in the city walls, the town’s garrison opened surrender negotiations but Marlborough refused the request. A few days later, the Williamites mounted an assault of the breach. This time the garrison surrendered and became prisoners. Marlborough accepted the surrender but his troops sacked and looted the city, did a great deal of damage and abused the Catholic inhabitants. Many civilians were killed before order was restored. John Mulcahy brings to life the high and low points of this famous siege which eventually led to the ‘Flight of the Wild Geese’, a massive emigration of soldiers and their generals to various continental armies in 1691. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216. Web-site - http://blarneyhistory.ie
Date/Time: Thursday 07th December 2017 at 20:00
Event: Remembrance Launch of Kinsale Record Journal and Students' Award Night
Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Additional Information: December, 7th Thursday, 8 p.m.at the Temperance Hall. Students’ Award Night with the launch of the Kinsale Record. Organised by the Kinsale History Society.
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It is hoped that this update has been of interest and all the very best for now,
Le meas,
Conor
Conor Nelligan
Heritage Officer / 'Ireland 2016' County Coordinator
