UPCOMING EVENTS:
Date/Time: Saturday 07th October 2017 and running up until end October (launch at 14:30 on Oct 07th)
Event: Exhibition on the History of the Stone, Sand and Gravel Industry in the Bride Valley
Location: Independence Museum Kilmurry, Kilmurry, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Independence Museum Kilmurry will present a temporary exhibition on the history of the Stone Sand & Gravel Industry in the Bride Valley during the month of October. It will be officially opened on Saturday 7th October at 2.30 pm by Mr. Richard Wood, former Chairman of John A Wood Ltd and will include many photos and items from Richard’s own collection. The exhibition will feature Castlemore Quarries, Finbarr O’Neill Ltd., William Ellis & Son Ltd and Jerh O’Regan & Son. Among the items to be seen will be a Liner hand operated block machine and other artefacts from this important industry which continues to this day. There will also be many photographs of the people who worked in these firms and a number of these former employees will be available to speak of their working lives during a time of great change. Previous exhibitions on Howard’s Bellmount Mills in 2015 and The Local Creameries in 2016 proved very popular and we are confident this will be as well received. Everyone is welcome to the official opening on Saturday 7th and the temporary exhibition will be on view each Sunday in October from 2 pm to 5 pm. The attached image is of the John A Wood block yard at Classis Ovens in 1934.
Date/Time: Thursday 26th October 2017 from 18:00 to 21:00
Event: Cork Home and Away Photographic Exhibition
Location: Cork County Council HQ, Carrigrohane Road, Cork
Additional Information: The Cork Foundation is running a photographic competition seeking photos of Cork, home and away. Those interested in submitting photos are requested to do so by Friday 6th October 2017. The exhibition itself, comprising of a range of different photos, and taking place in Cork County Council HQ, will be launched between 6pm and 9pm on October 26th 2017. To attend RSVP tolaura.hallissey@corkfoundation.com and for more information visit www.corkfoundation.com.
Date/Time: Thursday 26th October 2017 at 20:30
Event: Wartime American Sailors and Submarines off Co. Cork 100 Years Ago
Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Additional Information: In The next Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage lecture takes place on Thursday evening 26th October at 8.30pm in the local Parish Centre. This months offering is entitled,"Submarines, American Sailors, and the Underwater War in Irish Waters 1917-1918", and will be delivered by Dr John Borgonovo, of the UCC School of History. In 1917, unrestricted submarine warfare by German U-boats brought the United States into WWI and created a crisis in Britain. To defeat the submarine menace, an American naval fleet with 10,000 sailors was dispatched off the coast of County Cork. The illustrated lecture will explain the circumstances of this extraordinary event, and how Cork residents dealt with their unexpected American guests. Dr. John Borgonovo has published a number of books in recent years, including: "Spies, Informers, and the 'Anti-Sinn Féin' Society: The Intelligence War in Cork City, 1920-1921"; "The Dynamics of War and Revolution: Cork City, 1916-1918"; "Exercising a close vigilance over their daughters: Cork women, American sailors, and Catholic vigilantes, 1917-18" and "Something in the Nature of a Massacre: The Bandon Valley Killings Revisited" (with Andy Bielenberg). His latest publication (with co-authors John Crowley, Donal Ó Drisceoil and Mike Murphy), is the highly-acclaimed and magnificient "Atlas of the Irish Revolution". In July of this year, Dr. Borgonovo organised a very successful conference on "Winning the Western Approaches - Unrestricted Submarine Warfare and the US Navy in Ireland 1917-1918". Attendees at next Thursday's Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage are in for a treat with a talk by such an eminent speaker and are advised to arrive well before the 8.30pm starting time as seating is limited. For further information visit www.duchasclonakiltyheritage.com.
Date/Time: Thursday 26th October 2017 at 20:00
Event: Derreennalomane Barytes Mine - Lost in History
Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Tower Street, Bantry, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Bantry Historical Society is thrilled to announce details of this much anticipated talk - Derreennalomane Barytes Mine - Lost in History. Situated underneath Mt Corran, and operating intermittently for 80 years, this mine was a serious industrial complex during World War 1. Men from all over the catchment area benefited from the unique employment opportunity that the extraction of this valuable mineral offered. Eugene McSweeney of Ballydehob traces a forgotten part of our industrial heritage, from the mine's origin to its heyday. This townland has various spellings e.g. "Dreenlomane", and is located west of Durrus village, off the Dunbeacon road to Schull. All welcome.
Date/Time: 28th to 30th October 2017
Event: Youghaloween Spooktacular
Location: Youghal, Co. Cork
Additional Information: This festival is focused around Ireland's Ancient Past and incorporates local myths, beliefs and customs. [This event is supported by Cork County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme]
Date/Time: Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November 2017
Event: Youghal Clock Gate Tower Halloween Openings
Location: Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork
Additional Information: To celebrate Halloween, Youghal Clock Tower will open right across the entire traditional school ‘mid-term’ from Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November (incl). Tours will run on the hour, every hour from 12.00 pm through to 4.00pm. As an added bonus for families, the visitor attraction is offering 20% off all family admission tickets, and in keeping with the best Halloween traditions all visiting children will receive a Youghal Clock Gate Tower Character Mask. This, of course, will enhance the living experience at the Tower, as each child may take on the persona of their character, e.g. thoughtless and unkind ‘Gaoler’ of the Tower, Robert Gaul! During this period ‘Storytellers’ giving the tour will specially tailor the tour to suit families and young children. Tours take approximately 1 hour. To book your Halloween tour at Youghal Clock Gate simply log on to www.youghalclockgate.ie and use the booking Promotion Code HLOEEN17 or call in to Youghal Visitor Centre on Market Square. You’ll be so glad you called!
Date/Time: 29th October 2017 at 14:30
Event: Coppeen - A Glimpse of the Past Volume IV Journal Launch
Location: 'An Caipín', Coppeen, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Society invites you to the launch of their latest book 'Coppeen - A Glimpse of the Past' Volume IV, which takes place on Sunday 29th October, 2017, at 3pm. This wonderful publication will be launched by Mr. John Greene of C103FM. There will be a cheese and wine reception at 14:30 and refreshments will be served after the launch. The event celebrates the culmination of a huge effort by more than 30 contributors who have worked over the past two years to research and write articles, source photographs etc. As in previous volumes, this recent publication is designed to recall the past, which has defined us and continues to inform us. In this publication, traditions, people and pastimes are remembered and characters and events long forgotten are brought back to life. In addition, the perspective of local people on society and culture as well as on major events at home and abroad are recalled as the breadth and width of the articles and contributions in this publication are digested. There is something for everyone in the 45 plus articles contained in this 300-page publication. This, the fourth journal by CAHCS, and all previous volumes have been edited by society chairman Colum Cronin. The journal will be for sale in Barretts Coppeen and in local shops. All welcome.
Date/Time: 30th October 2017 from 16:00 tp 18:00
Event: Mallow Castle Spooktacular Halloween Event
Location: Mallow Castle, Mallow, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Mallow Castle will be the place to be this coming Monday for the ever-popular Mallow Castle Spooktacular Halloween Event. The afternoon will feature the Fanzini Brothers, Firestorm the Fire Show, Stilt Walkers and much more. This free event is suitable for all the family - all welcome.
Date/Time: 29th October 2017 at 11:00 am
Event: Nature Walk with Ted Cook - Paying Attention to Life
Location: Rathbarry, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Meeting point is at the "Puffin Cafe" at Long Strand, Rathbarry at 11am. We will walk through the Castlefreek woods and have a picnic (please bring your own snacks and refreshments) at the High Cross overlooking Long strand before returning back to the meeting point. Ted Cook will be talking to us about all the native plants, trees and wildlife we will be passing on the way and also give us insight into the history of Rathbarry, the High Cross and the Rathbarry Castle. All ages welcome, children need to be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Blind with guide dogs are welcome, otherwise no dogs please. Donation towards the day is encouraged (recommended donation 5 euros per adult). For further information please contact Lisa at 087/2698681. The event is weather dependant and will be rescheduled if there is heavy rain.
Date/Time: Wednesday 1st November 2017 at 20:30
Event: The Story of the Ferguson Tractor
Location: 'An Caipín', Coppeen, Co. Cork
Additional Information: Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Society will deliver a talk on titled 'The Story of the Ferguson Tractor'. This should be most interesting talk. All welcome.
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 Room 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: 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 of the 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 17thNovember, 2017. To register for the event (booking essential) please email creativeireland@corkcoco.ieprior to Friday10th November 2017. The full line-up for the event will be posted shortly.
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: 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 Assocation, 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.
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It is hoped that this update has been of interest and all the very best for now,
Le meas,
Conor
