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“Cork never sinks” - an apt message from Parnell Place in the early 1900’s. #OldPhotosOfCork

Something a little different for #FossilFriday⁣ ⁣ When we say fossils are X, Y and Z million years old, it can be hard to place them into a geological timeline.⁣ ⁣ Reconstructions like this by the excellent Ray Troll really help bring evolution and deep time to life.

Ever get that cooped up feeling? A dovecote near Buttevant, County Cork, once used to house doves. What did the Romans ever do for us?! @DeptAHG National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. See bit.ly/3bFieR7 for more #heritagewellbeing

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Explore antiquated harvesting methods used in remote areas of Ireland on the #IFIPlayer The Heritage Council ifiplayer.ie/desmond-egan-c…

💌We’re delighted to share this book on #biodiversity in our gardens by @JuanitaBees and illustrator Barry Reynolds Launched by Laois Heritage with department support, you can download the full book on bit.ly/biogardens Josepha Madigan ⚖️✨ #gardening #nature

Delighted to be part Of this fabulous new and exciting Website... Doneraile Online Irish Farmers Journal Mairead Lavery @RoseCarroll Irish Country Living Food & Wine visitballyhoura.com please retweet.

How well do you know your 5km? Have you been out walking and wondering about the story behind certain places? Then why not take part in our #KnowYour5km initiative! We have a wealth of online resources to help you discover more about your locality. heritagecouncil.ie/news/news-feat…

This day 105 years ago - 7 May 1915 - 1,198 people died when the Lusitania ocean liner was torpedoed by a U-boat 11 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale. Among the dead were Cork-born art collector Hugh Lane, and Alfred Vanderbilt. 94 children, including 31 infants, also perished.

The triumphant arch of the Franciscan Friary in Buttevant looked splendid last Sunday, with St Mary's Church and the Desmond Tower in the background. #Buttevant #MedievalButtevant #irishwalledtownsnetwork #munstervales #irelandsancienteast #discoverireland #IrishHeritage

A lot of people are commenting on bird songs being louder and more abundant this year. Could it be because of the lock-down or are we simply paying more attention? Here is a great tool to train your ears: ow.ly/ZfGq50zvQ88 #OutdoorsatHome @WoodlandTrust #BirdSongBasics

Brilliant new website Ballyhoura Development CLG #ruraltourism #WhenWeTravelAgain

Some of the flowers in bloom around Our Lady's holy well in the woods near Buttevant. (Primroses, Marsh-orchid, Holly) #Buttevant #MedievalButtevant #irishwalledtownsnetwork #munstervales #irelandsancienteast #discoverireland #IrishHeritage

Ballybeg Abbey has been restored by the OPW in recent years. Its majesty is shining through. #Buttevant #MedievalButtevant #irishwalledtownsnetwork #munstervales #irelandsancienteast #discoverireland #IrishHeritage

Sometimes our heritage can be hidden around a corner or behind a tree. The soil around Buttevant and North Cork is rich in limestone. Kilns were used to burn the limestone to help fertilise the land. Most date from the 18th century. Photos of a lime kiln just outside #Buttevant.

At a socially distanced meeting in Buttevant yesterday, Cork County Council explained to local businesses and groups how their Project “ACT”, or Activating County Towns, will work to help support communities and businesses as they look to recover from the impact of COVID-19.

The west gable of Lisgriffin Castle has stood since 1605, the rest has been a ruin since the early 19th century. #Buttevant #MedievalButtevant #IrishWalledTownsNetwork #MunsterVales #IrelandsAncientEast #DiscoverIreland #IrishHeritage

A standing stone has been socially isolating near Buttevant since the bronze age. It looks majestic after all this time. #Buttevant #MedievalButtevant #IrishWalledTownsNetwork #MunsterVales #IrelandsAncientEast #DiscoverIreland #IrishHeritage

A celtic cross near St Mary's Church Lisgriffin dedicated to Our Lady. In 1950, Pope Pius XII defined Mary's Assumption into Heaven as a dogma of Roman Catholicism. The Cross has the Christian symbol Chi-Rho, a combination of the Greek letter chi (X) and rho (P), for “Christ”.

Hear stories from above and below with the Buttevant Heritage Trail! This audiobook was written in conjunction with the local community & TII. It introduces you to the fascinating stories of this historic town abartaheritage.ie/buttevant-heri… #IrishHistory Medieval Buttevant #Cork