In 2011 Jim Byrne wrote an article on Percy Ludgate for the Skibbereen Historical Journal. This volume is long sold out, but copies can be accessed in local libraries.

Here's a beautiful story of an Irish postman called Mike Sheehan, who cycled up to 30 miles a day for 42 years delivering post around Goleen in West Cork. While other postmen opted for cars and motorbikes because of the steep mountainous terrain, Mike never changed. His son

Following the visit to and talk yesterday at Skibbereen Heritage I brought the Celtic Bishops to Abbeystrewry old cemetery for a time of quiet reflection.

Remember to join us this evening, Wednesday 24th, at 8 pm in the GAA Pavilion, #Skibbereen when David Myler will give his talk on ‘Walking with Stones’. All welcome, small charge for non-members.

Our 2024 programme is live with two themes - Aftemaths & Diaspora - and a fantastic range of speakers including Margaret MacMillan, Roy Foster, Thomas Keneally, Dr Catherine Bateson Andy Bielenberg Caroline Campbell Martin Doyle Breandán Mac Suibhne & many more: westcorkhistoryfestival.org/2024-festival-…

The winter lecture season is coming to an end, but there are still some not-to-be-missed talks happening, such as the four talks occurring this week. These are in #Clonakilty , #Kilbrittain , #Kinsale and #Skibbereen . Click on image for details.

It was great to see Amanda Clarke feature on last night's episode of the TG4 series Ag Triall ar an Tobar. In 2022 Amanda wrote a wonderful article about holy wells for our Journal. She also gave a lecture to the society on the topic and recorded a short video for us.

We are delighted that our Journal is included in the current edition of Archaeology Ireland. The two most recent volumes are covered, with mention of articles by Amanda Clarke, Hilary Bishop and Robert Harris. For more on our Journal see skibbereenhistorical.ie/journal/

Our next talk is ‘Walking with Stones ’ by David Myler. It is on Wednesday 24 April at 8pm in the GAA Pavilion, Skibbereen. This talk is about the ancient sites of West Cork and is based on David’s site visits, research and recent publication. All are welcome.

Congratulations to the UCC History Society on producing the first edition of the UCC Student History Journal.

A relatively quiet week upcoming, with just one talk hosted by #Rosscarbery & District History & Heritage Society in the Celtic Ross Hotel on Thursday, 18 April at 8 pm.

Among the #WestCork local journals for sale from Coolim Books are back issues of the #Clonaklity Historical & Archaeological Journal see coolim-books.sumupstore.com/search?search=…

Line up coming and tickets on sale 26th April!
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On the way to the creamery, once a ubiquitous sight in 1970s #WestCork ...

We don't know the identity of the man or donkey or even where this was taken in 1971 but it was in the #Skibbereen area - anyone recognise them?

Are you interested in tracing your family tree? Staff from our Local Studies Library will explain how you might begin your journey! Join us in #SkibbereenLibrary for a free Family History talk on Tuesday 16thApril at 11am!
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Headstone of Andrew Gallway, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Baton Rouge, today. From #Skibbereen , he was mortally wounded at Port Hudson in 1863. His brother Edward was the 2nd soldier (& 2nd Irishman) to die in the American Civil War, from wounds received at Fort Sumter in 1861.

Thank you to the Lee Valley Outlook for including an article about our association in this week’s edition of the magazine. See in full, for free, at outlookmags.com

This coming week the Muskerry Local History Society are holding a talk on Monday evening in #Ballincollig . On Wednesday the annual Cork Historical and Archaeological Society County Lecture takes place in #Bantry , this event is co-hosted by Bantry Historical Society.

Our latest blog features The Irish Civil War Fatalities project from UCC Ireland with Andy Bielenberg & The Irish Story as well as rare photos of an Irish family in the American Civil war from Damian Shiels and Ireland & wine from Fiona Beckett westcorkhistoryfestival.org/category/festi…

Looking forward to bringing the Stories of the Revolution to Coppeen tomorrow evening - everyone is welcome!

#decadeofcentenaries #irishrevolution