Beara Historical Society
In this our first publication the author explores the rich archaeological heritage in the unspoilt landscape of the old barony of Beara in West Cork, describing stone circles, ring forts, burial sites,...
View ArticleBlarney & District Historical Society
Founded in 1985, the Blarney & District Historical Society is a non-denominational and non-political organization which endeavours to record for posterity matters of local historical interest and...
View ArticleCloyne Literary and Historical Society
Cloyne is a historically significant town in East Cork. The Literary & Historical Society has been in existence since 1977, has monthly meetings and lectures from guest speakers during the winter...
View ArticleCork Barrack Street Band
Cork Barrack Street Band, affectionately known as the “Barracka” was officially founded as a temperance band by Fr. Theobald Matthew in 1837. During the early years, the band, which was the main...
View ArticleButter Exchange Band
The Butter Exchange Band, or the “Buttera” as it is known, is one the best-known brass and reed bands in the city of Cork. The band was established in 1878 but has roots in a small band established...
View ArticleWilliam Cosgrove V.C
East Cork’s greatest World War hero William Cosgrove was born at Aghada, Co Cork on October 1st 1888, the son of Michael and Mary Cosgrove. He had four brothers, Dan, Ned, David, Joseph and a sister...
View ArticleLord Mayor’s Community Heritage Concert 2010
The Lord Mayor’s Community Heritage Concert 2010 Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael O’Connell, — Fellow Councillors, former Lord Mayors, President of Cork Lions club, Teresa Dineen. Special welcome to...
View ArticleTracton Heritage
Tracton got its name from the Cistercian Monastic Foundation of 1224. Whitland Abbey in Wales was the mother house of Tracton so the Cork foundation was called, ’De Albo Tractu’ – from the White...
View ArticleChurchtown Historical and Heritage Society
Churchtown Village Renewal Trust was set up by a local entrepreneur in 1997. The Trust had a detailed programme which included: Development of facilities in the Parish Sports Field; the purchase and...
View ArticleMidleton Concert Band
Midleton Concert Band is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. Midleton Concert Band was founded as Midleton Holy Rosary Brass & Reed Band in 1951. The band took the name from the name of the...
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