West Cork History Societies Association

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West Cork History Societies Association We seek to promote cooperation between the Historical and Archaeological Societies in the greater West Cork region and to aid them in their ongoing work.

09/10/2026

When you're looking for something to do on dreich autumn days, why not pop up to Bantry Museum and have a browse through the artifacts and stories from our town's history? Find us round the back of the Fire Station on the Square.

Some interesting talks, organised by our members societies, in the week ahead.
09/10/2026

Some interesting talks, organised by our members societies, in the week ahead.

09/10/2026

Timoleague Historical Society is delighted to announce the first of our autumn/winter series of events entitled, “The Principal Houses of Barryroe and Timoleague". The illustrated talk will be delivered by Courtmacsherry historian, author and artist, Margaret O’ Dwyer, who published a book on the topic recently.
The talk will be held as usual at Timoleague Community Hall on Tuesday 13th October, starting at 7:30pm. The event is open to all, with a €5 cash donation suggested on the door.

Margaret O’ Dwyer is a graduate of UCC, holding a degree in Art History and Archaeology and a Masters degree in Local History. Teaching and painting at outdoor locations in the parish of Barryroe encouraged her interest in the history of local big houses and inspired her to document their history.
Her resulting book, “Principal Houses in the Parish of Barryroe 18th - 20th Century”, brims with colourful images, paintings, beautifully drafted maps, and photos of past events.
Tracing the background of the resident families from the Norman Invasion to the present time, it provides a wonderful insight into the powerful families and dynasties in the parish since the Norman invasion.

A couple of interesting talks in the week ahead
02/10/2026

A couple of interesting talks in the week ahead

22/09/2026

📚 Upcoming Talk: Cork Romanticism — Life and Literature, 1780–1850

Join us this Thursday evening as Professor Claire Connolly explores the extraordinary achievements of Irish authors including Maria Edgeworth, Sydney Owenson, Thomas Moore and Jeremiah Joseph Callanan, all of whom wrote under the shadow of hunger, death, and disease. For this talk, she traces the shifting dramas of a changing print culture, shaped by asymmetries of language, power and population, with a particular focus on Cork in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Claire Connolly is Professor of Modern English at University College Cork. Her teaching covers eighteenth- and nineteenth-century literature, Irish writing and cultural theory. She currently serves as Director of Research for the School of English and Digital Humanities. She was awarded the prestigious Robert Rhodes Prize by the American Conference for Irish Studies for her recently published book Irish Romanticism: a Literary History.

Event Details:
🗓 Date: Thursday, 24th September 2026

⏰ Time: 8:00 PM

📍 Venue: Clonakilty GAA Club, Ahamilla (P85 WN84)

💶 Admission: €5 cover charge at the door

About the Speaker:

Everyone is welcome—bring a friend and join the conversation! 📖✨

22/09/2026

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
October 8, 2026 7.30pm
The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Heritage Centre Offices, at the Shopping Centre, Market Square, Dunmanway on Thursday Oct 8 starting at 7.30 pm. Everyone with an interest in local history, and local genealogy is welcome to come.

NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED.

@topfansDunmanway Community Council

22/09/2026

Bantry Historical & Archaeological Society is dedicated to researching, preserving and sharing the history, culture and folklore of the greater Bantry area.

17/09/2026

Coming on Monday - look forward to seeing you there!

17/09/2026

Our first Lecture is next Wednesday evening at 8pm in UCC's West Wing.

Join Dr David Woods to hear about Adomnán of Iona, famous for his Life of Columba, and his account of holy places.

Join us in person or online by registering at https://tinyurl.com/CHASSept2026.

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