HERITAGE EVENTS 2017:

Date/Time: Thursday 05th January 2017 at 15:00 Event: :'Soldier of the Republic'? Mary Rice Kent 1835 - 1917' Location: Council Chamber, County Hall , Co. Cork Additional Information: On Thursday January 5, Cork County Council's Heritage Unit celebrates the life of Mary Rice Kent, Castlelyons, who died 100 years ago on this date. Martin Millerick looks at the circumstances of her life, her family’s involvement in Co. Cork's revolutionary story + her legacy. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 05th January 2017 at 19:30 Event: :A talk on Mary Kent by Christy Roche Location: Fermoy Library, Fermoy, Co. Cork Additional Information: On Thursday January 5, on the centenary of her passing, historian Christy Roche will deliver a talk on Mary Kent, mother of the famous Kent Family, including Thomas Kent. All welcome. .

Date/Time: Thursday 12th January 2017 at 20:00 Event: Revolution on the Airwaves'- 1966: How the Broadcasting Media celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising. Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an Illustrated Lecture on Thursday January 8th 2015 at 8.00 pm at Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School) titled 'Revolution on the Airwaves'- 1966: How the Broadcasting Media celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising. Speaker Mr. Kieran Wyse, Reference Department Cork County Library Headquarters. In 1966 the broadcast media were at the forefront in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the "Easter Rising". Those celebrations were not unlike those that took place last year but had to be choreographed rather differently because of the large number of participants in that event that were still alive fifty years on. Kieran Wyse will tell of how Radio and Telefís Éireann rose to that challenge by relaying not only scholarly lectures and reflections but also exciting television drama and some very popular rebel songs. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 0872153216. Website: www.blarneyhistory.ie.

Date/Time: Tuesday 17th January 2017 at 20:00 Event: After 1916: Munster & the Irish Revolution Location: Social Services Centre, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: Dr. John Borgonovo, lecturer and author, will give a fascinating talk on the years of the Irish Revolution following 1916, with a focus on Munster. The event has been organised by the Mallow Field Club and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €3 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Saturday 21st January 2017 at 11:00 Event: Eliza Lynch Location: Charleville Library, Charleville, Co. Cork Additional Information: A talk will be given on the famous daughter of the town, and national heroine of Paraguay, Eliza Lynch, in Charleville library, by Paraguay's Vice-Minister for Higher Education. The talk is part of the a broader programme of events to commemorate Irish links with Latin America that will be taking place in the city (including UCC) and county over the course of the coming fortnight. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Wednesday 1st February 2017 - arrive at 19:00 for 19:45 start Event: 'The Harry Clarke Windows of Holy Trinity at Fr. Matthew Quay' Location: Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork Additional Information: Patricia Curtin Kiely, art historian, author and lecturer, will present a fascinating lecture entitled 'Harry Clarke Windows of Holy Trinity at Fr. Matthew Quay'. The event has been organised by the Cork Decorative and Fine Arts Society and all are welcome to attend. Event is free for paid up members; €5 for students or €15 for visitors. For more information see www.corkdfas.ie.

Date/Time: Wednesday 1st February 2017 at 18:30 Event: Cork Stories and Memories - An Open Evening Location: North Cathedral, Cork City Additional Information: The Cork Folklore Project presents an open evening of Cork Stories and Memories which will take place in the North Cathedral (at the bottom of Cathedral Road, Cork City), at 18:30 on Wednesday 1st February. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Thursday 2nd February 2017 at 20:00 Event: : The Cycles of Time - Exploring Irish Folk Belief, 'Piseogs', ritual and Custom. Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled 'The Cycles of Time' Exploring Irish Folk Belief, 'Piseogs', Ritual and Custom. Piseoga or superstitions are still around in today’s world. They spanned all of life from birth to burial with the banshee often warning of an imminent death in a family. Monday was not considered a good day to begin a project of any kind while getting one's hair cut on this day was not considered a wise action either. When did they begin and where did they come from? This evening Shane Lehane explains all as he takes us back through the centuries to discover their origins. He has been lecturing and teaching in the areas of Irish Cultural and Heritage Studies for over 25 years. He lectures in Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa and University College Cork. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216. Website: www.blarneyhistory.ie.

Date/Time: Tuesday 7th February 2017 at 20:00 Event: : History of Upper Glanmire - an illustrated talk Location: Upper Glanmire Community Centre, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful event has been organised for Tuesday 7th February in Upper Glanmire. The evening will see a talk by Dr. Dagmar Ó Riain-Raedel, looking at the early history of the area including ringforts, holy wells, churches, ogham stones and graveyards/ All welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 7th February 2017 at 20:30 Event: Our Daily Bread: Monks and Food in Medieval Ireland. Location: Kilmurry Museum, Kilmurry, Lissarda, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association presents an illustrated lecture titled 'The Our Daily Bread: Monks and Food in Medieval Ireland', which will be given by Colmán Ó Clabaigh, OSB, Glenstal Abbey. It promises to be a most fascinating talk by a renowned lecturer, who in 2013, won the NUI Irish Historical Research Prize for the best work of original Irish historical research. All Welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 8th February 2017 at 20:30 Event: : Frongoch - an illustrated talk Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Historian Tim Crowley will deliver an illustrated lecture on the pre- Christmas visit to the former Frongoch Internment Camp in Wales by twelve relatives and friends of the Lyre Volunteers who were interned there after the 1916 rising and will also talk about the St. Stephens Day walk from Clonakilty former railway station to Woodfield, retracing the steps of Michael Collins 100 years earlier. The event will take place at the Parish Centre next Wednesday 8th at 8.30pm and all are welcome. The December events were organised to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the release of the last 600 Irish prisoners. Among the group were six children and grandchildren of the Lyre Volunteers held in the prison. Included in the group were grand nephews of Harry Boland and a grand nephew of Michael Collins, who was also released at that time.

Date/Time: Saturday 11th February 2017 at 14:00 Event: : Beaumont Quarry Cleanup Location: Meet at 2pm at the Spar Shop in Beaumont Drive, Cork Additional Information: Beaumont clean up. Cork Nature Network hold regular clean ups as part of their management of a disused quarry. Beaumont Quarry ceased operating in the 1960s. It is an important oasis in the city. It is a calcareous grassland with a number of important species including the Little Robin. A competition for the most bags of waste will be held with a prize given for the most bags filled. Bring warm and waterproof clothing. Equipment provided on the day with tea and coffee. Meet at 2pm by the old spar shop in Beaumont Drive. For further information please contact [email protected].

Date/Time: Sunday 12th February 2017 at 12:00 Event: : Estuarine Birdwalk along the Blackrock Walkway Location: Meet at 2pm at the Carpark, Blackrock Walkway, Cork Additional Information: Estuarine bird walk along the Blackrock walkway. This is a great opportunity to learn more about wading birds. Meet by the car park at 12noon. Bring binoculars if you have them plus warm and waterproof clothing. Contact [email protected] for further information.

Date/Time: Monday 13th February 2017 at 20:00 Event: : Smuggled Goods and Illicit Commerce in West Cork, and the Bantry area in the 17th Century Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Tower Street, Bantry, Co. Cork Additional Information: The 2017 activities for Bantry Historical Society will kick off with a Talk by Dr Connie Kelleher on 13th February 2017. The title of this Talk is:- Smuggled Goods and Illicit Commerce in West Cork, and the Bantry area in the 17th Century. She will be concentrating on the type of goods traded, and where they came from, and will bring examples. Everyone is most welcome at what promises to be a fascinating talk.

Date/Time: Wednesday 15th February 2017 at 20:00 Event: : Timber Framed House, North Main Street - An illustrated talk Location: Parish Centre, Bandon, Co. Cork Additional Information: Bandon Historical Society (Cumann Seanchais na Banndan) will host a fascinating talk in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 15th February. The talk will be given by Dr. Elena Turk, who will focus on the fascinating 17th century timber framed house, identified recently in Bandon.

Date/Time: Saturday 18th February 2017 Event: : Buzzards of Kanturk. Exhibition and talk in Kanturk Library Location: Kanturk Library, Kanturk, Co. Cork Additional Information: Buzzards of Kanturk. Exhibition and talk in Kanturk Library. Contact [email protected] for further information.

Date/Time: Monday 20th February 2017 at 20:00 Event: : Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times: Cork Women in the Revolutionary Years - illustrated talk Location: Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Muskerry Local History Society presents an illustrated lecture titled 'Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times: Cork Women in the Revolutionary Years'. The talk will be given by Anne Twomey who will document the role played by 10 Cork Women, including the Wallace sisters, in the Revolutionary Years. To cover costs, a cover charge of €3 applies at each lecture. Alternatively one can join the society for €10. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 20:00 Event: Living Inside a story? Charleville/Ballyhea/Shandrum 1700-2017 - An illustrated talk Location: Charleville E-Centre, Charleville, Co. Cork Additional Information: American storyteller Megan McKenna believes that there is only one story - how are you telling it? With this in mind, Martin Millerick of Cork County Council's Heritage Unit looks at the story of Charleville/Ballyhea/Shandrum as it has unfolded since 1700 + asks how has this been a story of hope? The event has been organised by the Charleville Heritage Society and all are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Saturday 25th February 2017 at 20:00 Event: : Heritage Houses of County Cork - An illustrated talk Location: Ballygarvan Community Centre, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork Additional Information: Dr. Elena O' Brien Turk will give a talk on the Heritage Houses of County Cork. The talk has been organised by the Ballygarvan Local History Society and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €5 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Tuesday 28th February 2017 at 20:00 Event: Death, Ghosts & the Afterlife in Late Medieval Ireland Location: Social Services Centre, Mallow. Co. Cork Additional Information: Dr. Colman Ó Clabaigh will give a wonderful talk looking at 'Death, Ghosts & the Afterlife in Late Medieval Ireland'. The event has been organised by the Mallow Field Club and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €3 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Thursday 2nd March 2017 at 20:00 Event: : Following the footsteps of the Cork Fenians - 150th Anniversary of the Fenian Rising Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled 'Following the Footsteps of the Cork Fenians - 150th Anniversary of the Fenian Rising'. The Fenian Rising of 1867 was a rebellion against British rule in Ireland, organized by the Irish Republican Brotherhood or Fenian Brotherhood which was founded in Dublin by James Stephens in 1858. He also proclaimed Ireland a republic. In Cork, about 4,000 insurgents gathered at Fair Hill and proceeded to Limerick train Junction, attacking and burning several police barracks on their way. A number of other unsuccessful risings took place in many counties across the land. Guest speaker, Author and Lecturer, John Mulcahy discusses the history, the noted participants involved and the causes for the ultimate failure of the Rising. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216. Website: www.blarneyhistory.ie.

Date/Time: Sunday 5th March 2017 from 12:00 to 15:00 Event: TREE WEEK - St. Gobnait's Wood Location: St. Gobnait's Wood Entrance Car Park, Ballyvourney (opposite Mill's Bar), Co. Cork Additional Information: With NPWS consent, we plan to add a share of native shrubs to both enhance the SAC Carpark and provide a corridor to the adjoining River Sullane for wildlife. Unusual native shrubs will include Bird Cherry, Spindle, Whitebeam and Buckthorn - alongside Hazel and Rowanberry. A common Yew will be added as this species is absent from the Oakwood SAC. Please bring a packed lunch and wear the appropriate footwear. Visually impaired welcome as too are accompanied children.

Date/Time: Monday 6th March 2017 at 15:00 Event: : Proclaiming a (Fenian) Republic: The Fenian Movement in Co. Cork - An illustrated talk Location: Council Chamber, Floor 2, County Hall, Co. Cork Additional Information: On March 5 1867 a letter was delivered to 'The Times' newspaper in London which proclaimed the birth of an Irish Republic. The following day, a Fenian Uprising unfolded across Co. Cork. Martin Millerick of Cork County Council's Heritage Unit explores these events and their legacies. All welcome.

Date/Time: Monday 6th March 2017 at 20:00 Event: : "One of the most daring efforts of human enterprise" - two hundred years since the first air balloon ascent from Cork. - illustrated talk Location: Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Muskerry Local History Society presents an illustrated lecture titled 'One of the most daring efforts of human enterprise" - two hundred years since the first air balloon ascent from Cork'. The talk will be given by Mark Davies, who is a descendant of the Leslie family who built the original gunpowder mills in Ballincollig. In his illustrated talk he will discuss the first manned balloon ascent in Cork by Windham Sadler in 1816. To cover costs, a cover charge of €3 applies at each lecture. Alternatively one can join the society for €10. All welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 7th March 2017 from 12:00 to 15:00 Event: : TREE WEEK - 'Triumph of the Tree' illustrated talk followed by tree planting Location: Macroom's new/interim library (opposite town bus station), Macroom, Co. Cork Additional Information: From 12 noon to 13:00 Ted Cook will deliver a talk entitled 'Triumph of the Tree'. From 1pm - 3pm, participants are invited to plant trees and shrubs in the nearby Macroom Castlegrounds - the Demesne trustees have kindly provided a designated site adjoining the Clubhouse.

Date/Time: Tuesday to Thursday 7th to 9th March 2017 from 17:00 to 20:00 each evening Event: Cork County Public Participation Network Information Evenings Location: 7th (West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen); 8th (Springfort Hall Hotel, Mallow) and 9th (South Cork venue tbc shortly), Co. Cork Additional Information: Cork County Council is hosting Information Evenings for the Public Participation Network (PPN). A number of exhibitors will be present each night and the event should be of particular interest to those in the community and voluntary sector, Social Inclusion Sector and Environment Sector. All are welcome to attend and to learn of the benefits of the PPN.

Date/Time: Saturday and Sunday, 11th and 12th March 2017 (from 13:00 to 15:00 both days) Event: : TREE WEEK - 'Tree Planting Skills' Location: Macroom Castlegrounds, adjoining Golf Clubhouse, Macroom, Co. Cork Additional Information: Participants are invited on both days to learn the necessary skills associated with successful tree-planting including plant identification, soil classification, site preparation and aftercare. Though never appropriate in March, the principles of pruning will be introduced. Please bring a packed lunch and wear the appropriate footwear. Gloves, Spades and Secateurs will also be useful. Visually impaired welcome as too are accompanied children.

Date/Time: Saturday 11th March 2017 at 10:30 Event: : TREE WEEK: Tree Planting in Carrigaline Location: Carrigaline, Co. Cork Additional Information: Carrigaline Tidy towns will organise a Tree planting day with the various groups/ Schools / Business in area. All welcome.

Date/Time: Monday 13th March 2017 at 15:00 (exhibition running for one month) Event: : Launch of the Tipp O'Neill Exhibition Location: City Library, Grande Parade, Cork Additional Information: Mallow Development Partnership has arranged in partnership with Cork City Council Library the 'Tip O'Neill Exhibition' which will be launched by Professor Margaret Kelleher at Cork City Library, Cork, Ireland on Monday 13th March, 2017 at 15:00. The exhibition will be in place until 13th April 2017 and celebrates the life of Tip O'Neill, his connections with Ireland and his valued contribution to American and Irish politics. Further information is available from Michael O' Neill at [email protected].

Date/Time: Tuesday 14th March 2017 at 16:00 Event: : Sources of Hope? Cork Emigrants in North America - An illustrated talk Location: Council Chamber, Floor 2, County Hall, Co. Cork Additional Information: For 300 years, Cork people have been migrating to North America. By exploring some of their stories, Martin Millerick of Cork County Council's Heritage Unit explores their motivations in leaving, their legacies and the common thread(s) that may be found in their journeys. Martin will discuss many household names, including Tip O' Neill, John Saul and Mother Jones. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 15th March 2017 at 20:00 Event: : Commemorating Contested Identities in West Cork - An illustrated talk Location: Parish Centre, Bandon, Co. Cork Additional Information: Bandon Historical Society (Cumann Seanchais na Banndan) will host a fascinating talk in the Parish Centre on Wednesday 15th March. The talk will be given by Vincent Duggan, who will focus on commemorations arising from the Conflicts of 1914-23.

Date/Time: Tuesday 21st March 2017 at 20:00 Event: AGM of Mallow Field Club, followed by Lecture on 'Placenames in North Cork' Location: Social Services Centre, Mallow. Co. Cork Additional Information: The annual AGM of the Mallow Field Club will take place on Tuesday 21st March 2017. Following same, a wonderful talk by Professor Emeritus Pádraig Ó Ríain will take place, examining the placenames of North Cork. The event has been organised by the Mallow Field Club and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €3 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Thursday 30th March 2017 at 20:00 Event: Matchmaking Customs in Ireland - An illustrated talk Location: Ballygarvan Community Centre, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork Additional Information: John Arnold will give a talk on the Matchmaking customs in Ireland. The talk has been organised by the Ballygarvan Local History Society and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €5 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Thursday 6th April 2017 at 20:00 Event: : 'The Martin' - History of a Local River Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled: 'The Martin' - History of a Local River'. The River Martin is the focus of the talk this evening. The origin of the river at the Lyradane Mountain approximately half way between Mallow and Blarney, it's geography and course, it's bridges, it's human interaction, it's industry and wild-life, it's folklore and accidents and its tributaries as the river flows south through the village of Blarney will all be discussed as Guest Speaker Mr. Richard Forrest, Librarian Cork County Library Blarney Branch, traces its interesting journey before it reaches the Shournagh River and then to the River Lee on its journey to the sea in Cork Harbour. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216. Website: www.blarneyhistory.ie

Date/Time: Monday 17th April 2017 at 20:00 Event: "War of Independence agony in Cork City and County" - illustrated talk Location: Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Muskerry Local History Society presents an illustrated lecture titled 'War of Independence agony in Cork City and County'. The talk will be given by Tim O'Brien who will focus on many of the traumatic events of the time. To cover costs, a cover charge of €3 applies at each lecture. Alternatively one can join the society for €10. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 27th April 2017 at 20:00 Event: The May Morning Hare - An illustrated talk Location: Ballygarvan Community Centre, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork Additional Information: Shane Lehane will give a talk on the May Morning Hare. The talk has been organised by the Ballygarvan Local History Society and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €5 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Thursday 4th May 2017 at 20:00 Event: May-day Magic – Fairies, Witches and Dew-Charms’ Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School, Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled:‘May-day Magic – Fairies, Witches and Dew-Charms’. Since the date is quite close to May Day (May 1st), the focus of Guest speaker, Dr. Jenny Butler, Lecturer in the Study of Religions at U.C.C., talk will be on the fairies and the traditional celebration of the start of summer. This would bring in some legends of the Sídh (fairies) as well as historical (and continuing) customs. Who were the Sídh? Why do we still believe in and, sometimes, fear them? Dr. Butler also discusses how the earliest May Day celebrations appeared in pre-Christian times. It is also associated with the Gaelic word Bealtaine, The day was a traditional summer holiday in many pre-Christian pagan cultures. While February 1 was the first day of spring, May 1 was the first day of summer.

Date/Time: Thursday 4th May 2017 at 19:30 Event: History Ireland Hedge School in Cobh - as part of the Cobh Café Readers' and Writers' Festival Location: Cobh Library, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: To mark the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the US navy into Cork there will be a History Ireland Hedge School on Ireland, the United States and the War at Sea, 1917, to be held in Cobh Library, commencing at 19:30 on Thursday May 4th, 2017. 1917 was the pivotal year of the First World War. At its outset German U-boats were inflicting huge damage on Allied shipping, while in the land war the loss of one ally, Russia, was not compensated by the gain of another, the United States. How did the Allies swing the balance in their favour by the year’s end, particularly at sea? How central was Ireland (and Cork in particular) in this conflict? To address these and related questions join History Ireland editor,Tommy Graham, and the panel — John Borgonovo (UCC), Michael Kennedy (RIA’s Documents on Irish Foreign Policy), Jennifer Wellington (UCD) and Michael Martin (Titanic Trail). The Event is supported by the Commemorations Unit, Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. History Ireland Hedge Schools are lively, unfettered debates and provide a novel and interesting way to bring historical topics to life. A note on the Cobh Café Readers' and Writers' Festival: After a hugely successful 2016 Festival, the annual Cobh Arts Festival Event (Readers and Writers) festival will be back from 1-7 May, 2017 with its unique mix of readings, writer’s workshops, discussion, comedy, theatre, cinema and chat in one of Ireland’s most historic towns. As one of Ireland’s newest cultural festivals, we are committed to bringing cultural and unique innovative events to the town of Cobh. For more information please contact Cobh library: 021 48111 30, email: [email protected]

Date/Time: May 5th to September 17th 2017 Event: Portraits: Women of Cork and the U.S. Navy 1917-1919: Organised by Damian Shiels Location: Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: In 1917 thousands of American naval servicemen came to Ireland to participate in the First World War. Their interactions with local women, particularly in Cork where they were based, became a major social issue. Many Irish women ultimately married these American sailors, with Queenstown / Cobh in particular seeing a large number of weddings. Who were these women and what were their stories? New research by Damian Shiels to identify them using U.S. passport applications has revealed something of the past - and the portraits of many. The exhibition at Sirius Arts Centre will consider a number of these images, and the stories of those young women depicted. Sirius Arts Centre is housed in the former Royal Cork Yacht Club building - a beautiful Italiante building that was designed by Anthony Salvin and built by James Smith Barry of Fota in 1854. The RCYC operated from here for over a century. During the First World War the building was used to host many of these American and British naval servicemen as a place to relax and socialize. Women were not permitted to socialize there nor could they become members of the yacht club until much later. Damian Shiels is an archaeologist and historian with Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd. Formerly a curator in the National Museum of Ireland, he is a specialist on Irish military archaeology and history, on which he has published and lectured widely both nationally and internationally. His latest book "The Forgotten Irish: Irish Emigrant Experiences in America" was published by The History Press in 2016. This exhibition is kindly supported by the Port of Cork. For more information visit www.siriusartscentre.ie.

Date: Every Tuesday evening over the summer from 20:30 to 22:00 Event: Free Genealogical Evening with Expert Genealogist Paul MacCotter Location: Franciscan Well Brewery, North Mall, Cork Details: Dr. Paul MacCotter is running a weekly free genealogical evening every Tuesday night 8.30 to 10.00 in the Franciscan Well brewpub on the North Mall in Cork. This consists of a basic introduction to genealogy for the inexperienced and free genealogical advice and problem solving for more advanced. This runs through the summer and the evening is designed to cater for both locals from all over Cork County as well as any tourists who wish to join in. It is a great opportunity to learn more – not to be missed.

Date/Time: Thursday 8th June 2017 at 19:30 Event: Field Trip to Kilcrea Friary/Abbey Location: Kilcrea Friary/Abbey, Ovens, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents a Field Trip to Kilcrea Friary. Our guest speaker, Ms. Denise Sheehan, will detail the history behind this famous Friary/Abbey. Cormac Laidir MacCarthy, Lord of Muskerry, who founded the Friary in 1465 and was also responsible for building the castles at Kilcrea, Blarney and Dripsey, is buried at the Friary. Art O'Laoghaire is also buried here. Friars were still there in mid-1800's There is a very unique sacristy to the north of the chancel and other very well preserved buildings at the site. Please assemble at the Kilcrea Friary at 7.30pm. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 0872153216.

Date/Time: Friday 9th to Sunday 11th June 2017 Event: Passage West Maritime Heritage Festival Location: Passage West, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Passage West Maritime Heritage Festival takes place from Friday June 9th to Sunday June 11th 2017. It will be launched at 19:30 at Friday 9th and over the weekend there will be a number of events taking place including a US Navy 1917 Exhibition; A Festival Parade (Saturday at 15:30); the unveiling of a 1917 Plaque (Saturday at 16:30), followed by Irish Dancing and American Ragtime Music. For more information visithttp://corkharbourfestival.com/2017events/passage-west-maritime-heritage-festival/

Date/Time: Saturday 10th June 2017 from 12:00 to 14:00 Event: Lizard Walk Location: Ballycotton, Co. Cork Additional Information: Find out about Lizards, how they live, eat and where they can be found. To book a place email [email protected]

Date/Time: Saturday 10th June 2017 from 09:20 to 13:00 Event: 'Ministers of Mercy: The Capuchins and the Struggle for Independence in Ireland’ Location: Boole IV Lecture Theatre, University College Cork Additional Information: A one-day event, entitled ‘Ministers of mercy: the Capuchins and the struggle for independence in Ireland,’ is to be held in University College Cork, and the Capuchin Friary in Rochestown, on Saturday 10 June to mark the involvement of members of the Capuchin Order in the events of the ‘revolutionary decade’ 1912-23. The event, which is free to all members of the public who wish to attend and for which no pre-booking is required, consists of two parts. The School of History, UCC, is organising a public symposium in the Boole IV lecture theatre on campus in the morning, which will include contributions from several speakers, speaking on a range of topics arising from the broad theme of the event. The talks will begin at 9.20am, and (following a coffee break) will conclude at c1pm. At 3pm the Capuchins will host a commemorative mass in Rochestown Friary in honour of the deceased members of the Order. At the conclusion of the service there will be an opportunity for those in attendance to pay their respects at the graves of those interred in the Friary’s grounds. All those who wish to attend are welcome, although, if necessary, priority for seating will be given to the elderly and infirm. Further information can be had from Gabriel Doherty, School of History, UCC, 021 4902783, [email protected].

Date/Time: Saturday June 10th at 13:45 Event: Launch of Historic Map of Blarney Village Location: Blarney Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful map of the history of Blarney Village has been undertaken, which will highlight, for locals and visitors alike, many of the interesting aspects relating to the history of this famous village such as ‘why was the Reverend running for his life’; ‘Why was a bomb set off in the Castle Hotel’, ‘Who was hanged in the Village Square’ and ‘what did Blarney do with its local thieves, drunks and hooligans back in the day’. The launch takes place at 13:45 on Saturday 10th June in the Blarney Church of the Resurrection and all are welcome to attend. The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Séamus McGrath will be present and the map will be launched by famous author Alice Taylor. It is a wonderful map and should be of interest to many, having been undertaken in conjunction with Cork County Council County Archaeologist Mary Sleeman, the Blarney-Macroom Municipal District and the Blarney and District Historical Society. For more information visit http://www.aloadofblarney.ie/blarney- heritage-trail-map-launch/

Date/Time: Sunday 11th June 2017 at 10:00 Event: Mallow Field Club visit Beal na mBláth, Kilmichael and Clonakilty Location: meet at 10:00 at the Mallow Garda Station, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Mallow Field Club is taking a field trip to visit Beal na mBláth, Kilmichael and Clonakilty on Sunday 11th June. The event will be guided by renowned expert Gerry White. (Bus Fare €25).

Date/Time: Friday 16th June 2017 at 19:30 - exhibition running up until July 30th 2017 Event: Michael Collins House presents ‘Revolutionaries’ - Art Exhibition By Jim Fitzpatrick Location: Michael Collins House, Emmet Square, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Come along to the official opening of the ‘Revolutionaries’ art exhibition by Jim Fitzpatrick at Michael Collins House on Fri 16th June at 7.30pm as part of the Clonakilty Organic Arts Festival. Jim Fitzpatrick is a renowned Artist and the quality of work, to be seen in this exhibition, is of the highest quality. All welcome and note that the exhibition runs up until Sunday 30th July.

Date/Time: Sunday 18th June 2017 from 14:00 to 16:00 Event: Commemorating the Choctaw People Location: Bailick Park, Midleton, Co. Cork Additional Information: During one of Ireland's darkest hours - the Great Famine - the Choctaw People sent aid to the country. 'The “Kindred Spirits” Choctaw monument is a beautiful sculpture of 9 giant eagle feathers (see attachments) and the public dedication of the monument will take place on Sunday the 18th of June, 2017 at 2 p.m. in Bailick Park, Midleton. The Choctaw People, dispossessed, poor and destitute though they were themselves and having suffered the infamous “Trail of Tears” only a few years before, made a donation of $170, a substantial sum at that time, to help men, women and children starving in Ireland in 1847. The “Kindred Spirits” Choctaw Monument is a token of our thanks to the Choctaw people for their generous, kind and inspiring act on our behalf. They had little for themselves but they gave what they had to help others, strangers half the world away. On the 18th of June we have the opportunity to say thank you in person to their representatives, Chief Gary Batton and Tribal Council Members of the Choctaw Nation. Everyone is welcome to attend so please come and bring your family and friends. We hope to share and enjoy (over a period of about 2 hours from 2 to 4 p.m.) aspects of our two cultures in language, song, music and dance and to remake and renew friendships between our two peoples. You can get further information about the Choctaw Gift and the “Kindred Spirits” sculpture by putting – Kindred Spirits – The Choctaw – Irish Band Lives On – into the search box on YouTube'.

Date/Time: Wednesday 21st June 2017 at 19:00 Event: Holy Wells in Ireland today - a conservation Location: Geography Building, U.C.C. Cork Additional Information: This public discussion will explore the contemporary role of holy wells in Ireland. It will include contributions from researchers, practitioners, and officials followed by a general discussion. Light refreshments will be available

Date/Time: Thursday 22nd June 2017 at 19:00 Event: Woodland Walk in Glengarriff Location: Glengarriff National Nature Reserve, Co. Cork Additional Information: Come and find out more about the beautiful woods in Glengarriff. The walk is led by Clare Heardman at the Glengarriff National Nature Reserve. To book a place email [email protected].

Date/Time: Thursday 22nd June 2017 at 19:00 Event: Launch of Cobh Rebel Tours Location: Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: Cobh Rebel Walking Tours will be launched on 22nd June at 19:00 by Cork County Deputy Mayor Cllr. Kevin Conway. The M.C. for the event will be RED FM's Mick Mulcahy. All welcome.

Date: Thursday June 22nd to 25th 2017 Event: The 6th Robert Boyle Summer School Location: Youghal and Lismore Details: Taking place from 22 – 25 June 2017 at Youghal, Co Cork and Lismore, Co Waterford the Robert Boyle Summer School is Ireland’s only summer school looking at the role science plays in our lives. It is not for scientists but about science, and those who are interested in our modern world , bringing scientists, historians, and those interested in culture together through lectures, discussions, guided historical walks, and a hedge school to explore the role of science in our lives and culture. The summer school celebrates Ireland’s most famous scientist Robert Boyle and takes place at the heritage towns of Lismore and Youghal. Lismore Castle was the birthplace of Robert Boyle and Youghal was one of the main bases of the Boyle family dynasty and burial place of Robert’s father, Richard Boyle, the “Great Earl of Corke”. This year the Summer School will involve a historical tour of Youghal paying particular emphasis on the works of Richard Boyle including the Collegiate Gardens and the Boyle Tomb in St Mary's Collegiate Church. The school is a carefully designed with talks, walks and social events with plenty of time for conversation. A highlight this year will be the soirée in the Jacobean Gardens at Lismore Castle (laid out by Robert Boyle’s father the “Great Earl of Corke”) with 17th century music and 21st century buffet and costumed re-enactments of Robert Boyle’s work. There will be a coach transfer for the short distance between Youghal and Lismore for participants. School chairman Eoin Gill, a director of Calmast, the STEM outreach centre at Waterford Institute of Technology emphasised that while the school is about science it is not just for scientists. “In this world of fake news and alternative facts, it is science that gives us a reliable way of addressing reality. We are delighted to bring leading communicators to the beautiful Blackwater Valley to explore the scientific heritage of Youghal and Lismore, and to discuss the place of science in our culture. The summer school arena is an ideal way to bring these important issues to the fore, where the public can engage with scientists, historians, and commentators and enjoy social interaction”. For further details and booking see http://www.robertboyle.ie/programme2017

Date/Time: Saturday 24th June 2017 at 09:30 Event: ABAIR Trad - A Creative Ireland Symposium Location: Red Store, Youghal, Co. Cork Additional Information: On Saturday 24th June a wonderful Creative Ireland themed event will take place in the Red Store in Youghal, with registration commencing at 09:30. Speakers on the day will include Micheál De Buitléir, Dr. Daithí Kearney (Dept. of Creative Arts, Media and Music, Dundalk IT), Michael O’Reilly (Creative Ireland), Conor Nelligan (Creative Ireland Coordinator, Cork County Council), Dr. Matt Cranitch, (Fiddle Player), Dr. Michelle Finnerty and Dr. Jessica Cawley (both U.C.C.), Willie Larkin (Tradtime), Maurice Mullen (Ceoltóirí Chluain Tarbh), Catríona Fallon (National Folk Theatre of Ireland) and Dr Adéle Commins, Head of Dept. of Creative Arts, Media and Music, DkIT). This free event will be engaging and interactive and will examine the role that traditional Irish Music will have in the Creative Ireland Programme, focusing on a range of areas including the engagement of young people, education, musician perspectives, models for success, engaging with infrastructure and linkages with Academic Institutions. As well as short presentations, there will be opportunity for discussion ,addressing the themes and pillars, as well as the opportunities and challenges for local communities, groups and stakeholders. Also present on the day will be representatives of a number of branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Primary Schools and other groups who will contribute to the proceedings.

Date/Time: Saturday 24th June 2017 - registration from 10:00 Event: The 5th Annual Famine Tracton Walk Location: Register at Tracton Arts and Community Centre, Tracton, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork Additional Information: A notable event, now in its 5th year, will take place on Saturday 24th June 2017. This is the Annual Tracton Famine Walk - a reflective walk 'in memory of 124 desperate people who abandoned their Tracton homes and trekked 8 miles to the dreaded workhouse in Kinsale'. Registration on the day is from 10:00 at the Tracton Arts and Community Centre and the walk starts at Kiely's Cross at 11:00. Each participant is asked for a donation of €10, and proceeds go to the Kinsale Community Hospital and to Tracton Community Council projects. For further information contact 086 0711910 or 086 1053894.

Date/Time: Sunday 25th June 2017 at 11:00 Event: Field Trip to Moviddy Graveyard Crookstown Location: Moviddy Graveyard, Crookstown, Co. Cork Additional Information: Sile Healy will give a field trip to Moviddy Graveyard Crookstown, Sunday 25th June at 11am. The event has been organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Society and all welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday 25th June 2017 from 16:00 to 19:00 Event: Multicultural Kupala Show Location: Maritime Hotel, Bantry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Bantry Development & Tourism Association presents Kupala Multicultural Show . This is a multicultural event that will interest all the family, it will feature music, dance and storytelling. It will take place at The Maritime Hotel on Sunday, 25th of June from 4pm to 7pm. This cultural exchange and recognition of our common interests in culture and music will generate social interaction through this afternoon of music song and dance. During the afternoon you will see that some Eastern European traditions and values are similar to our Irish traditions. One of these traditions is “ Welcoming the summer” which is known and celebrated as Kupala Night (also as Ivan Kupala Day) in Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland and Russia. The celebration relates to the summer solstice when nights are the shortest and includes a number of Slavic rituals.For the children born here of Eastern European parents, it will be a chance to taste some of their root culture, while also giving their school friends and families a taste of our multicultural traditions. On the day there will be a raffle with prizes, live history lesson, opportunities to learn some traditional dance from different countries. Tickets will be available at the Bantry Tourist office and at the door. €8 per adult; €3 per child; €20 family (2 + 3)

Date/Time: Tuesday 27th June 2017 Event: Diaspora Training Location: County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork Additional Information: The Cork Foundation, in association with Cork County Council and Ireland Reaching Out, is holding a diaspora training day on 27th June, taking place in the County Hall. The key aim of the training is to highlight opportunities for parishes and communities with respect to Community Activism (Engage community groups and enterprises in the social and economic development of the county); Enterprise (Give Cork a real opportunity for Economic Development through Diaspora investing in the communities); Tourism (Utilise the diaspora strategy to further enhance tourism in local communities) and Networking (Establish overseas networking opportunities and strengthening relationships between Community groups across the county). For more information and to register your interest, email Pádraic at [email protected].

Date/Time: Thursday 29th June 2017 Event: Launch of Cork's Revolutionary Dead Location: Waterstones, Patrick's Street, Cork Additional Information: A very anticipated publication - Cork's Revolutionary Dead - by Barry Keane and published by Mercier Press, will be launched on Thursday 29th June in Waterstones at 6.30 pm. The book coves the more than 700 deaths during the entire revolutionary period between 1916-1923. The book in itself is an important resource for the history of the period in Cork and all are welcome to attend the launch. A collection of photos of 144 people referred to in the publication will also be launched.

Date/Time: Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July 2017 from 10:00 to 16:00 both days Event: Leave No Trace Workshops Location: Greywood Arts, Main Street, Killeagh, Co. Cork P36 KN61 Additional Information: South and East Area Development is hosting two Leave No Trace Ireland workshops on Friday, 30th June and Saturday, 1st July, 2017. Friday's workshop is oriented around community groups and individuals (employees and volunteers) while Saturday's will be oriented around families. The location for both will be Fota House Frameyard and Orchard as well as the Fota Scout Centre. The professional groups might be people who work outdoors, such as Tidy Towns landscapers, farmers and people who might want to know more about the seven Leave No Trace codes as they apply them to the Irish countryside. The family-oriented workshop will be geared towards casual recreation and enjoying the Great Outdoors in a manner that is no-impact on the environment. The venue will be both indoors and outdoors and there will be a walk of a little over a kilometre between Fota House and the Scouts’ area so don’t forget your wellies and other appropriate outdoor clothing! Feel free to bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, food and coffees will be available for purchase at the Fota House café. Parking will be free of charge on the day of your chosen workshop. For more information visit www.leavenotraceireland.org and www.ringofcork.ie/birdtrail and to book a place email [email protected].

Date/Time: Saturday 1st July 2017 Event: Opening Celebration for Greywood Arts in an historic 18th Century Building Location: Greywood Arts, Main Street, Killeagh, Co. Cork P36 KN61 Additional Information: After two years of preparation, Greywood Arts is officially opening on Saturday the 1st of July. Jessica Bonenfant and Hughie Coogan, proprietors of the multi- disciplinary artist’s residency, invite you to join them from 6pm onwards to celebrate with delicious food, stunning art, and spectacular music. For a suggested donation of just €10 you get to meet artist-in-residence Naomi Litvack, who will share her paintings-in-progress, as well as a concert by Cork’s own Anna Mitchell. Arrive to music by cellist Ilse de Ziah, grab a glass of wine, and explore an exhibition detailing the fascinating history of the house. Enjoy a variety of delicious tapas, peruse the Exile Project micro-bookshop, and enjoy a performance by the inimitable Natasha Bourke. Paintings by local artists Belinda Walsh and Sinead Ni Chionaola will also be on display. All are welcome. Greywood Arts is like a guesthouse for artists, where they can stay in self-catering accommodation and have access to workspace. They visit for a week, a month or even longer to delve into a project and explore their artistic process. The three-story Georgian building offers a light filled visual arts studio and a movement studio with a vaulted ceiling performing artists. A desk for writers overlooks the Dissour River, and the library holds a piano for musicians. The large rustic stone walled dining room doubles as a space for meetings. The adjacent Glenblower Wood is the perfect spot for long walks, and the character filled house invites reflection and inspires creativity. With four guest rooms, Greywood Arts can accommodate up to eight visitors at a time. Artists are encouraged to engage with the community in the form of work-in-progress showings, demonstrations, readings, or concerts. It’s a brilliant addition to Killeagh, and a great amenity for East Cork. The village is delighted to see the transformation of a prominent historic home on the Main Street – on the verge of becoming derelict – spring back to life again. Built in 1767 by the Green Davis family, the building later became an RIC barrack before being burned out by the IRA in 1920. It then had a new life as a sawmill, and later as a guesthouse. The history exhibition, designed by Samantha Agneessens for the opening, will take viewers on a journey from the past to the present, filled with stories, images and significant objects. For more information email [email protected]

Date/Time: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2017 Event: A Commemoration of the US Navy on Bere Island Location: Bere Island, Co. Cork Additional Information: Bere Island, Cork's most inhabited island, is steeped in heritage, particularly from a military perspective. On the weekend of July 1st and 2nd 2017 a wonderful commemorative weekend will take place featuring talks, music, song and guided walks. All are welcome to attend and for more information visit www.bereisland.net

Date/Time: Tuesday 4th July 2017 at 19:30 Event: A Ship of War becomes an Angel of Mercy - 1847 Voyage of the USS Jamestown to Cork Location: Fr. Collins Parish Centre, Passage West, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful talk by Dr. Catherine B. Shannon (Prof. Emerita of History, Massachusetts, USA), will take place on Tuesday 4th July in Passage West. All welcome.

Date/Time: July 5th to August 30th 2017 (every Wednesday evening at 19:30) Event: Clon Historical Walks Location: Meet (19:30) at Michael Collins House, Emmet Square, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Local voluntary organisation, Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage, is once again providing guided historical walks of Clonakilty Town for visitors, (and locals!), each Wednesday evening for July and August. This is the third summer the group has organised the popular free walks, which attracted between 30 - 40 people each evening over the last two years. Local historians who are members of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage group lead the tours concentrating on the town centre area.Interested people should meet at 7pm at the Michael Collins statue which is the starting point. No pre-booking required, and the guided walks are completely free of charge, and suitable for most people as all the route is on the flat. The walks last approx. an hour and a quarter.

Date/Time: Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th July 2017 Event: A Ship of War becomes an Angel of Mercy - 1847 Voyage of the USS Jamestown to Cork Location: Geology/Geography Buildings, UCC, Cork Additional Information: A wonderful conference takes place in U.C.C from Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th July. Organised by U.C.C.’s History Department, the conference is titled “Winning the Western Approaches: Unrestricted Submarine Warfare and the US Navy in Ireland, 1917-18”. It takes place primarily in the Geology/Geography Lecture Theatre on U.C.C.’s main Campus and all are welcome to attend. For more information, see the full conference programme by clicking here.

Date/Time: Friday 7th July 2017 at 20:30 Event: Bat Surveying Location: Cork Lotus Yoga, 18 Cove Street, Ballintemple, Cork Additional Information: On Friday 7th July people can learn all about the importance of Ireland's Bats and learn how to survey Daubenton's Bats along a nearby waterway. All welcome and for further information email [email protected].

Date/Time: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July 2017 Event: American Themed Historic Weekend Location: Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven, Cork Additional Information: This weekend, Camden Fort Meagher will see people in their droves with the undertaking of a fun filled American themed weekend. Camden Fort Meagher, based in Crosshaven and overlooking the stunning Cork Harbour, is one of finest Coastal Artillery Fortifications in the world and is well worth the visit.

Date/Time: Saturday 15th July 2017 at 11:00 Event: Whale Watching Event Location: Old Head of Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful whale watching event will take place on Saturday 15th July at the Old Head of Kinsale. All welcome and for further information email [email protected].

Date/Time: Saturday 22nd July 2017 at 18:30 Event: Murder on the Terrace - Mallow Castle Location: Mallow Castle, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: Cork County Council and Heartbreak productions are delighted to present Murder on the Terrace, an open air performance at Mallow Castle. An original interactive murder mystery play presented on the stunning grounds of Mallow Castle with references to Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie. Join us at a respectable garden party to celebrate Lord Cava’s retirement and the handing over of his sparkling wine empire to his nephew, Charles. It is no secret that Charles intends to shut down the business and convert Lord Cava’s Manor (The Cavary) into a conference centre. Can you solve the Murder amidst the laughs? This interactive plan by David Kerby-Kendall on the Grounds of Mallow Castle, performed by Heartbreak Productions is sure to pull a great crowd and promises to be most enjoyable. Tickets €10 from the office of Cork County Council, Annabella, Mallow or by phone 022 21123: pre booking essential - Bring your own rugs or low back seating. Recommended over 12’s.

Date/Time: Sunday 23rd July 2017 at 13:00 Event: Mallow Field Club visit Camden Fort Meagher Location: meet at 13:00 at the Mallow Garda Station, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Mallow Field Club is taking a field trip to visit Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven, on Sunday 23rd July. (Bus Fare and entrance fee - €25).

Date/Time: Tuesday 25th July 2017 at 17:30 Event: A Celebration Baseball Game Location: Cork Cricket Grounds, The Mardyke, Cork Additional Information: To mark the centenary of the presence of the US Naval Service in County Cork one hundred years ago and in recognition of the game of baseball played at that very period of time (July 27th 1917)here in County Cork, a wonderful game will take place on Tuesday 25ht July 2017. Admission €5 and all welcome.

Date/Time: Tuesday 25th July 2017 at 19:30 Event: R.M.S Lusitania & Modern Safety of Life at Sea - Talk in Aid of Irish Community Air Ambulance Location: Rochestown Park Hotel, Co. Cork Additional Information: The talk is about the Lusitania, modern safety at sea (lessons to be learnt from the tragedy - the importance of implementing safety of life at sea regulations, keeping on top of the rules of engagement in war, and the duty to rescue), and Cork's prominence and potential in maritime affairs. It is also about our close bond in Cork / Ireland with the United States and the importance of the tragedy in changing US History, ultimately bringing the US into World War One and becoming the interventionist country in foreign affairs that we see today. It promises to be a wonderful talk. All welcome and for tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/rms-lusitania-modern-safety-at-sea-a-talk-by-michael-t-kingston- tickets-34839697473

Date/Time: Wednesday 26th to 30th July 2017 Event: Mallow Arts Festival Location: Mallow (Various Locations) Additional Information: The Mallow Arts Festival will host a great number of music, arts and cultural activities for the enjoyment of all ages, and for both locals & visitors alike. One such event will be the re-enactment of the Daniel O'Connell Defiance Speech given in Mallow Town at the great Repeal Meeting of the 11th June 1843, taking place in Thomas Davis Square, Mallow at 2pm on Thursday 27th July, 2017, with Helen O' Connell as M.C. The line-up for the 5 days is fantastic and further information is available by visiting www.mallowartsfestival.com or by viewing the Festival Programme by clicking https://mallowartsfestival.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/a4-dl-flyer-print.pdf.

Date/Time: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th July 2017 Event: The Inaugural West Cork History Festival Location: Skibbereen, Co. Cork Additional Information: The inaugural WCHF will take place at Rosebank, about a mile outside Skibbereen, over the weekend of 28-30 July 2017. This Festival will feature an eclectic mixture of local, national and international topics and speakers and will appeal to everyone with an interest in history and culture, be it professional or non-professional. For more information visit http://www.westcorkhistoryfestival.org/.

Date/Time: Sunday 30th July 2017 at 15:00 Event: Book Launch - Murragh: A Place of Graces Location: B.E.D.A. Community Hall, Ballineen, Co. Cork Additional Information: Published by Ballineen, Enniskeane and Newcestown voluntary group. Murragh, remains an important focal point in local history, and a place of Christian worship/burial since at least the 12th century. An ancient burial mound within the church bounds, gives evidence of pre-Christian activity and burial practice. In recent centuries, movement of the River Bandon course undermined and washed away, a large portion of the graveyard and most of the church. This book is the culmination of many years hard work by dedicated local groups, intent on preserving and recording the historic character of this ancient and sacred place. The old graveyard was cleared, headstone inscriptions recorded and long forgotten graves identified. The book was greatly enhanced by the generosity of descendants of those interred at Murragh, who shared their family histories and allowed us the privilege of recording local (and not so local) living memory. A must read for anyone interested in local history and mythology. Book launch - 3pm on 30 July at BEDA Hall, Ballineen. All welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday 30th July 2017 from 14:00 to 16:00 Event: CHAS 150th Anniversary Fenian Rising Fieldtrip: East Cork Location: assemble at Killeagh Graveyard 2pm (cork side of village), Killeagh, East Cork Additional Information: To mark the 150th Anniversary of the Fenian Rising the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society will be visiting East Cork. The afternoon will include a number of sites and talks regarding Tim Daly, Peter O'Neill Crowley, the attack on the Martello Tower, and Michael O'Brien (Manchester Martyrs) with speakers, Aidan Harte, Flor Hurley, Martin Millerick and Griffin Murray.

Date/Time: Tuesday 01st August 2017 at 13:00 Event: Book Spirit of Mother Jones and Summer School 2017 Festival Launch Location: Maldron Hotel, Cork Additional Information: The Spirit of Mother Jones is an outstanding festival, the launch of which takes place on Tuesday 1st August. For full information visit www.motherjonescork.com. All welcome.

Date/Time: 10th August 2017 from 13:00 to 13:45 Event: : 'Sifting for Stories' Diarmuid Lynch, America, Europe and Ireland, 1917 Location: Council Chamber, County Hall, Cork Additional Information: American storyteller Joel Ben Izzy believes that our lives are rich in stories. The challenge is to recognize, craft and tell them. This illustrated talk will look at the life of Cork - born Diarmuid Lynch, the stories connected with his life + how they interconnected with wider events in Europe, America and Ireland as they unfolded, with a particular focus on the year 1917.

Date/Time: Friday 11th August 2017 at 19:30 Event: Summer Concert in an Enchanted Garden Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co. Cork Additional Information: Inniscarra Historical Society presents 'Summer Concert in an Enchanted Garden', which takes place on Friday 11th August in Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey. There will be a performance by the High Hopes Choir and other groups and admission is €10 - ticket only. For more information email [email protected] or phone 086 0621947.

Date/Time: Sunday 13th August 2017 Event: Picnic at the Castle, Mallow Location: Mallow Castle, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: Come along to Mallow Castle - one of North Cork’s rising visitor attractions for a day of creative arts activity for all the family. Historic Mallow Castle House and grounds, owned by Cork County Council, is a wonderful civic recreational space and location for cultural events. This year Cork County Council invites families to see, listen and enjoy a wealth of performing artistic talent from the town and elsewhere.

Date/Time: Tuesday 15th August 2017 from 10:00 to 16:00 Event: Bumblebee Monitoring Workshop Location: SECAD, Midleton Community Enterprise Centre, Owennacurra Business Park, Midleton, Co. Cork Additional Information: "As you may know Irish pollinators such as bumblebees (and solitary bees, the honey bee and hoverflies) have suffered a major decline in numbers over the past few decades. Butterflies in Ireland are also under threat. In addition to other benefits they provide, these animal groups are very important indicators of the overall health of the environment we all live in. We need to take action to help them and in order to do this effectively, we need to monitor them. That way we can see where there are good and bad locations for pollinators and if the actions we take to help them are working.Monitoring is easy to pick up and invaluable to carry out so come along to our workshops and find out how to do it. For further information visit www.secad.ie and the biodiversity Projects section - www.wildwork.ie.

Date/Time: Wednesday 16th August 2017 from 10:00 to 16:00 Event: Butterfly Monitoring Workshop Location: SECAD, Midleton Community Enterprise Centre, Owennacurra Business Park, Midleton, Co. Cork Additional Information: "As you may know Irish pollinators such as bumblebees (and solitary bees, the honey bee and hoverflies) have suffered a major decline in numbers over the past few decades. Butterflies in Ireland are also under threat. In addition to other benefits they provide, these animal groups are very important indicators of the overall health of the environment we all live in. We need to take action to help them and in order to do this effectively, we need to monitor them. That way we can see where there are good and bad locations for pollinators and if the actions we take to help them are working.Monitoring is easy to pick up and invaluable to carry out so come along to our workshops and find out how to do it. For further information visit www.secad.ie and the biodiversity Projects section - www.wildwork.ie.

Date/Time: Saturday 19th to Sunday 27th August 2017 Event: National Heritage Week Location: Countywide Additional Information: National Heritage Week, 2017,takes place between August 19th and 27th. The Theme for Heritage Week this year is ‘It’s in your Nature’, where the country’s natural heritage will become the main focus of events. This year close to 160 events have been organised in close to 60 different locations and for full details see the attached County Cork Heritage Week Events Guide for 2017.If you would like a copy just send an email with your postal address to [email protected] and a copy will be posted out to you. To keep up to date with Heritage Week Activities on a National Scale it is recommended that you pay a visit to the Heritage Council's Hertitage Week website which includes details of all events taking place throughout the country. Visit www.heritageweek.ie

Date/Time: Saturday19th August 2017 from 11:00 Event: Cork County Bulb Day for Kids - as part of Heritage Week 2017 Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co. Cork Additional Information: Plant a Bee Friendly Bulb for Free to Bring home and Nurture on Sat 19th of August. Lets Get all The Kids in Cork and Munster Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs. Free event, No Booking required. There will be free workshops all day from 11am to encourage children to start planting. Each Kid gets to carry home their Free pots filled with bulbs to nurture over the months and admire in spring. Through out the day there is Free Face Painting, prizes and lots of fun. Meet The Beekeepers and Guests with their observation hive. This is the best way to see and observe the honey bees at work. 12:30-3:30. Cork Nature Network will be Joining us at Griffins to give lots of advice about all our Pollinators and Bees 1:00-3pm. Learn all about the importance of pollinators to Ireland's countryside and natural heritage.

Date/Time: 1st, 2nd and 3rd September 2017 Event: Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival Location: Oileán Chléire, Cape Clear, West Cork, Co. Cork Additional Information: "The Cape Clear Island International Storytelling Festival, now in its 23rd year, is one of the most renowned festivals in the world storytelling calendar" (www.capeclearstorytelling.com). The line-up for 2017 already includes Connie Regan Blake (USA), Pat Ryan (UK), and Senem Donatan (Turkey). Also present, from Ireland, will be Niall De Burca, Kevin Doherty, Con ‘Fada’ O’Driscoll, Pat Speight, Liz Weir, Paddy O’Brien, Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil and Jack Lynch. This event values the stories that each and every community may possess and shares with an international audience through creativity in storytelling, the richness of our culture

Date/Time: 2nd September 2017 from 14:00 til late Event: Cork Multicultural Day Location: City Hall, Cork Additional Information: A Multicultural Day bringing together a wide range of cultural and ethnic groups within the County to promote positive integration. An audio-visual record of the day will also be made. [Supported by Cork County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme]

Date/Time: 5th September 2017 at 18:30 Event: Mallow Field Club visit to Ballygiblin House, Cecilstown Location: meet at 18:30 at the Mallow Garda Station, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Mallow Field Club is taking a field trip to visit Ballygiblin House, Cecilstown, on Tuesday 5th September.

Date/Time: Tuesday 5th (4-8pm) and Wednesday 6th (1 to 8pm) September 2017 Event: Adult Education and Training Exhibition 2017 Location: City Hall, Cork Additional Information: The Adult Education & Training Exhibition takes place in City Hall on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th September. It is open to the public from 4-8 p.m. on the first day and 1-8 p.m. on the second. Admission is free. Organised by Cork Adult Education Council the exhibition is open to any group or organisation offering classes or courses or activities for adults in Cork. A wide variety of exhibitors give people the opportunity to meet education providers face to face rather than just engaging on- line. So, whether you are a school leaver looking to pursue educational opportunities, or you're looking for work opportunities or a career change or whether you're looking to make use of leisure time there will be something of benefit for you at the exhibition. From degree to diploma to short term courses there is a wide variety of options open to you. Many cultural and voluntary groups will also be showcasing at the exhibition, offering a range of courses in hobbies, languages and special interest, for e.g. astronomy, genealogy, meditation, languages, computers, alternative health. As part of the exhibition, demonstrations will be held by some of the groups exhibiting. There will also be a series of workshops including one, commencing at 15:30 on Wednesday 6th, presented by Senator Alice Mary Higgins, daughter of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. Further information is available from www.corkadulteducationcouncil.ie

Date/Time: Thursday 7th September 2017 at 20:00 Event: Blarney & District Historical Society AGM Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society invites all members and intending members to attend. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216 Web-site - http://blarneyhistory.ie/

Date/Time: Thursday 7th September 2017 at 19:30 Event: Charles Fort Revisited Location: Meet at Charles Fort, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: September, 7th Thursday, at Charles Fort. “Charles Fort revisited” with Blathnaid Ui Chathain who will speak on the campaign to have Charles Fort declared a National Monument. Meeting at the Fort, 7.30 p.m. Organised by the Kinsale History Society

Date/Time: 7th to 10th September 2017 Event: O'Leary Clan Gathering Location: Inchigeela Additional Information: The O'Leary Clan Gathering has been running for a number of years and attracts O'Learys from all over the world. The weekend will contain talks, heritage tours and a range of further activities.

Date/Time: 8th to 17th September 2017 Event: A Taste of West Cork Food Festival Location: West Cork Additional Information: This festival takes place between 8-17 September. It features a mix of food markets, demos, competitions, dinners, banquets, food-tasting, talks + children's events. [Supported by Cork County Council]

Date/Time: 9th and 10th September 2017 Event: Viking Week at Camden Fort Meagher Location: Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Travel back in time at Camden Fort Meagher with a wonderful Viking themed Weekend taking place on the 9th and 10th of September. Visit the Viking Village and see crafts as done in the past including blacksmiths, woodwork, leatherwork, coin-making, storytelling and so much more for all the family. See www.camdenfortmeagher.ie for more information.

Date/Time: 9th to 11th September 2017 Event: Chief O'Neill Traditional Music Festival Location: Bantry Additional Information: The Chief O'Neill Traditional Music Festival (9-11 Sept) celebrates the musical legacy of Chicago's Police Chief O'Neill who was born in Bantry. The festival highlights his achievements as a collector of traditional Irish music. [Supported by Cork County Council Arts Office]

Date/Time: Saturday 09th September 2017 from 10:00 to 16:00 Event: Exhibition - The Artefacts and Memorabilia of the First World War Location: MY Place, Midleton, Cork Additional Information: The Great War Society in association with the Western Front Association and the Royal Munster Fusilier Association have organised a wonderful exhibition containing artefacts and memorabilia from WWI. Admission on the day is €4 and all are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: 10th September 2017 at 14:00 Event: Cnoc An Tobair, Kilmurry Location: meet at Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Kilmurry Historical and Archaeological Association, Bridget Goulding will lead a field trip to 4,500 year old ancient site of Cnoc an tobair Kilmurry on Sunday 10th. Will leave museum at 2pm.Children and everyone are invited to attend.

Date/Time: Tuesday 12th September 2017 at 17:30 Event: Cork Folk Festival 2017 - Launch Location: St. Peter's Cork, North Main Street, Cork Additional Information: Organised The Cork Folk Festival will be launched at 17:30 in St. Peter's North Main St, Cork, on Tuesday 12th September. Refreshments will be served together with great music and craic - all welcome. For further information contact [email protected]

Date/Time: Friday 08th September to 22nd September 2017 Event: Edward Bransfield Exhibition Location: Cork County Library HQ, Cork Additional Information: An exhibition on the career of the Ballinacurra born explorer Edward Bransfield, said to have discovered Antarctica, is in place at the exhibition room in Library HQ until September 22nd.The exhibition is also enlightening on Ballinacurra's forgotten maritime history and other Cork explorers.

Date/Time: 13th September 2017 at 20:00 Event: The Kilmurry Boycott, kidnapping and Kilbonane Connection Location: Independence Museum, Kilmurry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Sile Healy will give a talk on "The kilmurry boycott, kidnapping and Kilbonane connection" on Wednesday 13th September in Kilmurry Museum @8pm.Everyone Welcome.

Date/Time: 15th to 17th September 2017 Event: The Cloyne Music Festival Location: Cloyne Cathedral, Cloyne, Co. Cork Additional Information: The CLOYNE MUSIC FESTIVAL takes place this weekend 15 / 16 / 17 September at Cloyne Cathedral, East Cork and is the first fundraising event being held by the CLOYNE ROUND TOWER RESTORATION COMMITTEE (CRTRC) and friends. The aim of the weekend of popular music, film and songs of praise; is to highlight the beginning of an ambitious and exciting project to restore Cloyne’s extraordinary example of an Irish medieval round tower. Standing 30-meters tall, it is an exquisite example of a sandstone round tower is one of the island of Ireland’s tallest and remarkable examples steeped in history dating back 900+ years. Members of the Cloyne and Midleton business community, Midleton & Area Chamber and Ballymaloe House have teamed up with Dean Alan Marley of Cloyne Cathedral to raise awareness and funds to launch a CLOYNE ROUND TOWER RESTORATION PROJECT. The weekend’s festivities will begin this Friday 15th Sept at 7pm with A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC & LOCAL TALENT hosted by accomplished musician and teacher WAYNE MCSWEENEY who will be accompanied by multi-award winning classical singer AMANDA NERI, talented fiddle player JASON PERRY, local girl CIARA MURRAY and group SIBEAL MUSIC amongst others. Since appealing for local talent to join the evening the CRTRC have been overwhelmed by the support and response from musicians keen to take part. This FREE family event will take place in the stunning Narthex of Cloyne Cathedral this Friday between 7 & 9 pm this Friday. For the younger children (and Mums & Dads), on Saturday 16th Sept at 11am, a National Theatre Production of PETER PAN will be screened, tickets €5 for both children and adults alike. RED HURLEY will be taking to the stage in at Cloyne Cathedral that evening at 8pm to perform HOW GREAT THOU ART, an evening of Spiritual, Gospel and Pop Music with his full band. AMANDA NERI has also kindly offered to support Red in order to support the Cloyne Round Tower Restoration project, so we are lucky enough to enjoy her beautiful voice in the acoustic clarity of the impressive Narthex of Cloyne Cathedral both evenings of the weekend’s activities. Tickets for PETER PAN are €5pp and for RED HURLEY & AMANDA NERI €25 and available locally and via Eventbrite on the Ballymaloe Grainstore website www.ballymaloegrainstore.com. All other festival events are FREE to attend. On Sunday 17th September there will be a special Festival Songs of Praise Service at Cloyne Cathedral, featuring the CHOIR OF ST FINNBARRS CATHEDRAL, the children of St John the Baptist, Midleton, the Chapter members of the Cathedral and Ecumenical guests. It will be a service of popular hymns and sacred music celebrating the rich diversity and tradition of the Cathedral.

100% of proceeds raised throughout the weekend will go towards the restoration of Cloyne’s incredible example of an early Medieval Irish Round Tower. Irish Round Towers (Irish: Cloigtheach (singular), Cloigthithe (plural) – literally ‘Bell House’) are early medieval stone towers of a type found mainly in Ireland, with two in Scoltand and one on the Isle of Man. Though there is no certain agreement as to their purpose, it is thought that they may have been bell towers to warn of invasion, or places of refuge and safety, or both. Cloyne’s Round Tower is a particularly extraordinary example of this ancient masonry and such an important part of local and national history, the Cloyne Round Tower Restoration Committee are aiming to first secure and preserve the tower but hopeful it could also be restored well enough that it could become an important must see attraction for historians, history enthusiasts and Failte Ireland’s Ireland’s Ancient East visitors too and a valued tourism asset to benefit the whole of East Cork. Please follow @CloyneRoundTowerRestorationCommittee via FB for updates – there is a COMPETITION running now to WIN tickets to Saturday night. The weekend promises great entertainment in support of a historically significant project that will bring benefit not only to the Cloyne community, but East Cork in general. All events are taking place at Cloyne Cathedral. For more information please contact Tommy Hartnett ((086) 238 6390 or Brian Harty ( 087) 665 2667 at the Cloyne Round Tower Restoration Committee.

Date/Time: Saturday 16th September 2017 at 17:00 Event: Before Dobrzyński: Irish-Polish relations 1916-8 Location: St, Peter's, North Main Street, Cork Additional Information: Gabriel Doherty of UCC’s School of History will deliver a talk entitled ‘Before Dobrzyński: Irish-Polish relations 1916-8’ at 5pm on the evening of Saturday 16th September, in the Civic Exhibition Centre at St Peter’s on North Main Street. The subject will be the influence that the diplomacy regarding the ‘Polish Question’ during the latter years of the First World War had on Irish political developments between the Easter Rising and the Armistice at the end of hostilities, and the simultaneous restoration of Polish statehood, on 11 November 1918. It is being held to mark the hosting by the Centre of an exhibition on the life, times and work of Consul-General Wacław Tadeusz Dobrzyński, the first Polish diplomat to serve in independent Ireland, and one of the longest-serving diplomats in the history of the state. The lecture, and exhibition, is free to all who wish to attend.

Date/Time: 17th September 2017 from 10:00 to 13:00 Event: The 12th Annual Clíona Callanan Memorial Orienteering Event Location: Doneraile Park, Doneraile, Co. Cork Additional Information: The 12th Annual Clíona Callanan Memorial Orienteering Event takes place on Sunday 17th of September, 2017, in the beautiful surrounds of Doneraile Park. With courses to suit all the family and no orienteering experience necessary, it's a great opportunity to sample this exciting sport at this very popular venue and take in the wonderful natural heritage that abounds. You can run, jog or just stroll along any of the four courses on offer. All proceeds are in aid of the Cork Children's Leukaemia Association. Come along anytime between 10.00am and 1.00pm. Why not bring a picnic or enjoy the Tea Rooms and don't forget the playground!

Date/Time: Monday 18th September 2017 at 20:00 Event: Thomas Ashe - the Lost Leader of the Struggle for Irish Independence Location: Douglas G.A.A. Club, Douglas, Co. Cork Additional Information: This talk, which will be given by Gabriel Doherty of the School of History, University College Cork, will consider the life, death and legacy of the prominent republican and cultural and political activist Thomas Ashe, whose death in the Mater hospital in Dublin on September 25th 1917, following force feeding while on hunger strike in Mountjoy gaol in Dublin, was one of the most significant events in the evolution of the separatist struggle between the Easter Rising and the start of the War of Independence. It will consider the various causes with which Ashe was involved during his life, and his contribution to them, and also discuss the significance of his monumental funeral in Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin on 30 September 1917. The lecture is open to the general public and is free to all who wish to attend.

Date/Time: 20th to 24th September 2017 Event: Clonakilty International Guitar Festival Location: Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: This annual festival presents some of the world's greatest guitarists. [Supported by Cork CountyCouncil Arts Office]

Date/Time: 21st September 2017 at 19:30 Event: Clonakilty Women Speak - Clonakilty Lives in the 21st Century Location: O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: A wonderful publication by Alison Wickham entitled 'Irish Women Speak' focussing on the lives of Clonakilty Women in the 20th Century, will be launched by historian Claudia Kinmonth on Thursday 21st September at 19:30 in O'Donovan's Hotel, Clonakilty. [This project is supported by Cork County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme]

Date/Time: Thursday 21st September 2017 at 20:00 Event: The Saga of the Muskerry Tram Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled ‘The Saga of The Muskerry Tram’ – 130th Anniversary of the Opening of the Line to Blarney 1887.Our guest speaker, Mr. Tim O’Brien, an acknowledged expert on the history of The Cork and Muskerry Light Railway or ‘The Muskerry Tram’, as the railway was affectionately known, presents many rare photographs very seldom seen in public, accident details, how it survived The Great War and the Civil War, personal stories and anecdotes. Everybody Welcome. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 0872153216. Web-site - http://blarneyhistory.ie/

Date/Time: Friday 22nd September 2017 Event: Culture Night Location: Various locations, Co. Cork Additional Information: Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. This year, it will take place on Friday 22nd September between 5pm and 11pm. On Culture Night, arts and cultural organisations and venues of all shapes and sizes, including the National Cultural institutions, extend their opening hours to allow for increased access to the public. Special and unique events and workshops are specifically programmed at participating locations and everything is available free of charge. Such a night really embodies the heart of the Creative Ireland Programme and for full details of more than 70 cultural events taking place throughout the County of Cork visit http://culturenightcorkcounty.ie/

Date/Time: Friday 22nd September 2017 at 15:00 Event: Tracing Family History Culture Night Location: Mitchelstown Library, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork Additional Information: As part of Culture Night in Mitchelstown, a wonderful and free, Family History tracing event, will take place in Mitchelstown Library, commencing at 15:00. In order to book a place phone 087 3589734 or 025 41939.

Date/Time: Friday 22nd September 2017 at 18:30 Event: Gaeilge Group, Cois Móire, Culture Night Location: Fermoy Youth Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork Additional Information: Eilís Uí Bhriain is organising a Culture event in Fermoy Youth Centre under heading Gaeilge Group,Cois Móire on Friday September 22nd at 18:30. All welcome... Kieran Barry is host to showing an hour long film on Life and trade of the late Mattie Feerick, our Mayo immigrant,who set up a highly popular Tailoring business in Fermoy town for many years,great stories from Mattie x a few tunes from local musicians, to mark the occasion. Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh to one and all.

Date/Time: Friday 22nd September 2017 at 20:00 Event: Lark in the Park Youghal as part of Culture Night 2017 Location: The College Gardens, Youghal, Co. Cork Additional Information: The College Gardens, Emmet Place, Youghal, a wonderful Medieval Garden and definitely a place to visit for Culture Night, Friday 22nd September between 8 pm and 10 pm! Featuring the Yew Tree Collective - a gathering of local musicians celebrating the contemporary musical culture of our town. Definitely a must. Admission is FREE!! Culture Night Youghal will feature a vast array of FREE arts and culture events taking place in many venues throughout the town. There is something for everyone to enjoy. For lots more information please visit our website http://themallartscentre.com/ or like our facebook page #yewwoodvenues.

Date/Time: 22nd to 24th September 2017 Event: Drimoleague Singing Festival Location: Drimoleague, Co. Cork Additional Information: This festival runs from 22-24 Sept. It showcases singing in the heart of West Cork. Events include gigs, a singing trail, workshops, pop up choirs + a gala concert. [Supported by Cork County Council Arts Office]

Date/Time: 23rd September 2017 Event: Decoding Craftsmanship: Making in Art, Craft, Design and Architecture Location: Joseph Walsh Studio, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: Featuring some of the most profound and exciting voices in international design, this seminar puts Joseph Walsh Studio, and Ireland, at the center of a valuable creative dialogue. One that aims to stimulate thought, to question, to inspire. As an admirer of the extraordinary body of work they have each created, Joseph Walsh and his team are delighted to welcome these visionary artists, designers and educators to Cork, to share their vision, their commitment to creativity and excellence. To share the beauty of what they do with all of us. We value living in a making culture and believe it to be an important component in society. Consuming cultures that rely on the production of goods elsewhere are poorer than those who engage, not only in thinking about the objects they surround ourselves with, but who are committed to making these objects. This seminar is part of a series of events that explores the notion of a making culture. In a world where people increasing seek connections to the objects they surround themselves with, and where there is access to global design and new technologies, we examine our past and debate our future as we mark our place in time with the objects we create and live with. Objects that enhance the way we live but are also an expression of who we are. Some of the big names include: Humberto Campana (Brazil); John Makepeace (UK); Gareth Neal (UK); O’Donnell + Twomey (Ireland); Chris Lefteri (London); Gunter Schnell, Jorg J. Berchtold and Joe Hogan. For more information visit http://www.josephwalshstudio.com or email [email protected]

Date/Time: 23rd to 24th September 2017 Event: The Inaugural Skibbereen Walking Festival Location: Skibbereen, Co. Cork Additional Information: This walking festival will promote the cultural heritage of Skibbereen and will also include traditional Irish music performances. [This project is supported by Cork County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme]

Date/Time: Saturday 23rd September 2017 at 15:00 and 15:30 Event: Flag Raising to Commemorate Kinsale 1601 Location: Meet Fort Hill at 15:30 and Millwater at 16:00, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: September, 23rd. Saturday, Fort Hill, 3. p.m., Millwater, 3.30 p.m. Raising of the Irish and Spanish flags followed by a visit to Desmond Castle to commemorate 1601. Organised by the Kinsale History Society

Date/Time: Monday 25th September 2017, running for six weeks, at 19:30 Event: Genealogy Night Course - How to Trace Family Trees Location: Fermoy Education Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork Additional Information: A six week Genealogy Night Course commences in the Fermoy Education Centre on Monday September 25th 2017. Embraces modern forensics. reverse genealogy, upgrading family trees, local knowledge, finding current relatives, old homesteads graveyards, property, civil, school records, licences, DNA testing, heir hunting, clan gatherings, guided tours lectures, courses, clinics. For further information and to book a place contacted 087 3589734 or email [email protected]

Date/Time: Tuesday 26th September 2017, running for ten weeks Event: Genealogy Course in U.C.C. Location: University College Cork, Cork Additional Information: Genealogy: How to Trace Your Family Tree is taught by Tony McCarthy MA with whom many Cork Genealogical Society members will be familiar. Tony has lectured widely on Genealogy in Ireland and the United States. He is the author of The Irish Roots Guide (Lilliput), The Ancestor Album (Lilliput), Tracing Your Cork Ancestors [with Tim Cadogan] (Flyleaf), The Facts of Death (Belgrave). With his wife, Angela, he founded Irish Roots, a magazine which he edited for 16 years, producing 64 quarterly issues during that period. Tony was one of the founding members of the Cork Genealogical Society and has spoken at several CGS meetings and seminars. He is a Fellow and former President of the Genealogical Society of Ireland. For further information on the course visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/courses/short/shortaz/ace-sc0019/

Date/Time: Wednesday 27th September at 20:00 Event: Christian Names and Their Origins Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co. Cork Additional Information: Inniscarra Historical Society presents a wonderful talk by renowned historian Richard Forrest, who will discuss 'Christian Names and Their Origins'. This will be a most enjoyable event and all are welcome to attend. Admission is €3 to cover costs on the night.

Date/Time: Thursday 28th September 2017 at 20:30 Event: Emerging from the Shadow of Tom Crean Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: In May 1916, Kerry man Tom Crean, along with Ernest Shackleton and four other crew members, landed the James Caird lifeboat on the rocky isle of South Georgia. The navigation of that small boat, across 1500 km through icy winds and towering seas, is regarded as the greatest ever feat of navigation. They then trekked across the forbidding and inhospitable mountains and glaciers of South Georgia to seek help for the rest of their crew, who were left behind on Elephant Island after their ship, the Endurance, was crushed by the Antarctic ice. One hundred years later, Crean’s grandaughter, Aileen Crean O’Brien,set off with her sons and partner to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps. Join Aileen and Bill to hear of their adventures (and misadventures) on the Southern Ocean and the island of South Georgia. This event is organised by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage and all are welcome to attend. For further information visit www.duchasclonakiltyheritage.com.

Date/Time: Friday 29th September 2017 from 10:00 to 18:00 Event: The 9th Celebrating Cork Past Family Heritage Exhibition Location: City Hall, Cork Additional Information: The "Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition" is a day for the County's hard- working groups to highlight and showcase the heritage/culture they preserve and protect locally, to other like-minded groups and visitors on the day. Their work has inspired so much by way of cultural/creative output – it is a great day to be inspired by the history and culture that surrounds and connects us all.

Date/Time: 29th to 30th September 2017 Event: The Youghal Celebrates History Annual Conference Location: Youghal, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Youghal Celebrates History annual conference takes place between 29th - 30th September. This year’s theme is 'Youghal in the 20th century: Leisure, Industry + Art'. [Supported by Cork County Council]

Date/Time: Saturday 30th September 2017 and running for Six Weeks (launch at 14:00 on Sept 30th) Event: 'The Way We Were' - Queenstown/Cobh in 1917 Location: Cobh Maritime Development Exhibition Area (Cobh Railway Station), Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: Following on from our previous highly successful Exhibitions, Cork Harbour Islands Project (C.H.I.P.) would like to announce the Official Opening of our 2017 Exhibition ‘ The Way We Were - Queenstown/Cobh in 1917‘ in Cobh Maritime Exhibition Building at Cobh Railway Station (many thanks to Cobh Maritime Development Company for the use of the Centre). The Exhibition will open on 30th September at 2pm and will run for approximately 6 weeks. We would be delighted if as many as possible could attend the Ceremony which will be performed by Conor Nelligan, Heritage Officer, Cork County Council. This year's Exhibition will focus on local, national and international events in the year 1917 following on from one of the most important events in Irish history – The Easter Rising 1916 and a world still entrenched in World War 1 and will feature many interesting insights into life as it was 100 years ago.

Date/Time: Saturday 30th September 2017 at 14:30 Event: A Visit to the Range Location: Meet at Church Square (14:30), Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: September, 30th. Saturday, “A Visit to The Range “ with Denis Gimblette, meeting at Church Square at 2. 30 p.m. Organised by the Kinsale History Society.

Date/Time: Saturday 30th September and Sunday 01st October 2017 Event: Spike Island War of Independence and Aud Weekend Location: Spike Island, Cork Harbour, Co. Cork Additional Information: Spike Island will be hosting its War of Independence and Aud Weekend this year on September 30th and October 1st. The weekend will feature reenactors, autograph books, original artefacts, prisoner lists and much more. Boats at 10:15, 11:00 and on the hour until 15:00. For further information visit www.spikeislandcork.ie.

Date/Time: 1st to 2nd October 2017 Event: The Secret Song - Music and Spoken Word Festival Location: Ballydehob, Co. Cork Additional Information: This cultural festival will take place in Ballydehob over the weekend of Oct 1st/2nd 2017. [This event is supported by Cork County Council and the Creative Ireland Programme]

Date/Time: Tuesday 03rd October 2017 running for 8 week from 19:00 to 21:00 Event: Classical Architecture Evening Course Location: St. John's college, Sawmill Street, Cork Additional Information: A wonderful course on Classical Architecture commences on October 3rd 2017 and runs for 8 weeks. For more information contact Hugh Kavanagh at [email protected]

Date/Time: Thursday 05th October2017 at 20:00 Event: The Great Famine in Kinsale Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: October, 5th Thursday, 8 p.m. The Great Famine in Kinsale with Catherine Flanagan and Gerry McCarthy at the Temperance Hall. Organised by the Kinsale History Society.

Date/Time: Thursday 05th October 2017 at 20:00 Event: Cork Women in the Revolutionary Times of 1916 to 1923 Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled :'Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times' – Cork Women in the Revolutionary Times of 1916 to 1923. Speaker: Ms. Anne Twomey of the Shandon area History Group. This presentation concerns the extraordinary women of Cork City and suburbs who took an active part during this very troubled period of our history. Some of those who will be mentioned by our Guest Speaker, Ms. Anne Twomey, include the Wallace sisters of St. Augustine Street., who were members of the Irish Citizen Army, Birdie Conway who was a founder of Cumann na mBan and a President of Shandon Branch and the MacSwiney sisters among the many others who undertook important and dangerous assignments. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216 Web-site - http://blarneyhistory.ie/

Date/Time: Wednesday 11th October 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk - 'Working Class Housing in 19th Century Cork' Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork Additional Information: Dr. Elena Turk will give a talk on Wednesday 11th October at 8pm entitled 'Working Class Housing in 19th Century Cork'. The event has been organised by the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society. For more information visit www.corkhist.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 12th October 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: 'Mary Elmes, The Irish Schindler? Yes - but much, much more!' Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork Additional Information: The Cork Literary and Scientific Society presents a wonderful talk by Bernard Wilson on 'Mary Elmes, the Irish Schindler? Yes - but much much more!'. 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 [email protected].

Date/Time: Saturday 14th October 2017 from 09:00 to 17:00 Event: Buttevant Heritage Conference - 'Developing a Sustainable Heritage Tourism Sector in Small Irish Towns' Location: Coláiste Mhuire, Buttevant, Co. Cork Additional Information: Buttevant is celebrating 700 years as a walled town. As part of our celebrations, Buttevant Heritage Group is organising an insightful conference, with the support of the Irish Walled Town Network and we would like you to attend. North Cork aims to be central to a visitors’ heritage and activity experience of Munster. We wish to focus attention on what we, as small Irish towns, can contribute to heritage tourism and rural development. Rural development depends on the combined work of community and heritage groups with local businesses that support tourism and this conference gives these groups the opportunity to explore challenges and solutions. The participation of different stake holders is crucial to a full discussion of this subject. The conference is free, but registration is essential. Please see our website for full details: www.buttevantheritagetourismconference.com

Date/Time: Saturday 14th October 2017 from 15:15 to 17:15 Event: Talking and Telling - Free Networking Event for OHNI Members in Munster Location: Cork City Library, Grand Parade, Cork Additional Information: Following on our other successful networking events earlier in the year, the Oral History Network of Ireland (OHNI) is delighted to announce that registration is open for our Munster members networking event. This will take place in the Thomas Davis Room of Cork City Library, The Grand Parade, Cork on Saturday 14th October from 3.15pm - 5.15pm. This is a free event and open to OHNI members only, but registration is required. You can register for the event free at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/oral-historians-network-event- munster-tickets-38104185645

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 19th October 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk: Much Ado About Beekeeping: Exploring the Vernacular Craft' Location: Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork Additional Information: The Cork Literary and Scientific Society presents a wonderful talk by Shane Lehane on Much Ado About Beekeeping: Exploring the Vernacular Craft'. 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 [email protected].

Date/Time: Monday 23rd October 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk - 'Legends of Cork Sport' Location: Ballincollig Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Cork Additional Information: The performances of sports stars like Jack Lynch, Christy Ring, Jack Doyle, Mick Barry,Sonia O'Sullivan, Robert Heffernan, Olive Loughnane, Billy Morgan, Danno Mahony, Fergie Sutherland, Dr Pat O'Callaghan, Frank O'Sullivan and a host of others will be recalled in the slide show presentation by Tim O'Brien. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 25th October 2017 at 20:00 Event: 'Changing Times' - Launch of the Inniscarra Historical Society Journal No. 1 Location: Griffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, Co. Cork Additional Information: The recently formed Inniscarra Historical Society has been busy this year with a number of great events already held. On October 25th 2017, in Griffins Garden Centre, the inaugural journal of the Inniscarra Historical Society titled 'Changing Times' will be launched, commencing at 8pm. All welcome.

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 to [email protected] 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 to 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 Roon 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 Friday November 3rd 2017 at 20:00 Event: General Michael Collins Commemoration Night Location: Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork Additional Information: General Michael Collins 22 Society is holding a night of talks and memorabilia on the Life and Times of General Michael Collins in The Imperial Hotel, Cork, Friday, November 3rd at 8pm. Guest Speakers include Gerry O'Connell (Collins 22 Society) speaking on Michael Collins and the GAA, Tim Crowley from the Collins Museum Clonakilty, Minister Simon Coveney T.D. and former Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. As well as the Guest Speakers there will be a slideshow on the memorabilia in various collections relating to the Big Fella. Indeed it is fitting that this night of history should be held in the Imperial Hotel, it was the last place Collins slept before he was gunned down in Beal na mBlath, near his birthplace of Clonakilty on the 22nd August. A much admired figure, he has fascinated historians and the public alike for generations, this night of commemoration and discussion will further analyse Collins role in the struggle for Irish Freedom and our Independence.

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 [email protected].

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 Sunday November 12th 2017 from 12:00 to 15:30 Event: For Those Who Need Nature - An afternoon with Ted Cook Location: Nano Nagle Centre, Kilavullen, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: Ted Cook will lead a walk this coming Sunday at the Nano Nagle Centre in Kilavullen. The walk will lead on to Carrigacunna Demesne -birthplace of Nano Nagles' first cousin Edmund Burke and Ted will speak about the local history and natural heritage along the walk. Refreshments will be provided in Nano Nagle's after. 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. With the assistance of Cork Public Museum there will also be a number of Fenian artefacts on display for the event. With the assistance of Cork Public Museum there will also be a number of Fenian artefacts on display for the event. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 15th November 2017 from 10:00 to 12:00 Event: Coffee Morning in Passage Location: P.A.C.E. Centre, Passage West, Co. Cork Additional Information: A Coffee morning will be held in the P.A.C.E. Centre in Passage West in aid of the Old Church Graveyard Clean Up and Maintenance Fund, organised by the Passage West Maritime Heritage Festival Committee. Support greatly appreciated.

Date/Time Wednesday November 15th 2017 from 19:30 to 21:30 Event: How Community Groups can prepare applications for public and private funding Location: Cobh Great Island Community Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork Additional Information: SECAD has organised an evening for community groups in the East Cork area who are interesting in exploring different avenues for funding and how do make the best of the funding applications. The event will cover the basic requirements for funding; planning ahead; and assessing what is available. To book a place or for further information please contact SECAD on 021 4613432 or [email protected].

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 17th November, 2017. Thursday 16th, commencing at lunch time (13:30), will see talks by Dr. Matt Cranitch; Paul O’Reilly and Ian Wilson with regard to our musical creativity and Eoin Nash, John McHarg, Billy O’Callaghan and Kevin O’Shannahan will deliver presentations on the importance of inclusivity in cultural undertakings. Cork County Council’s Culture Team (with representation across the Arts, Library, Heritage, Tourism and Irish sections of the Council) will also shed light on the cultural activities of Cork County Council and the various supports and initiatives currently in place. The evening, commencing at 19:00, will then see a wonderful conference performance which will include the Youghal Comhaltas Group (CCE Craobh Eochaille); Ian Wilson with Saxophonist Cathal Roche and a performance by Peadar Ó Riada. The following day will see a wonderful morning of talks on Film, Theatre and the Visual Arts and will feature Rossa Mullin, Oonagh Kearney, Mary McGrath, Con Downing, Katie Holly, Geoff Gould, Dr. Eimear O’Connor, Mirandi Driscoll and Ann Davoren. Aileen Murray of Youghal’s Socio-Economic Group will also speak about the historic town of Youghal from a cultural perspective and Tom O’Neill will speak about the cultural importance of Spike Island. The afternoon will then see the engagement of conference participants in a discussion and workshop with Cork County Council’s Arts Strategic Policy Group and Culture Team to assist in the formulation of Cork County’s very first Culture and Creativity Strategy (2018 – 2022). The Conference will close at c. 15:30. There will be much activity taking place in Youghal around the Conference and attendees will also be able to avail of designated free tours of the newly opened Youghal Clock Gate Tower – a wonderful cultural heritage asset in the historic Walled Town of Youghal. These will take place on the morning of Thursday 16th, the late afternoon of Friday 18th and the morning of Saturday 19th for anybody staying on in Youghal to experience the wonderful culture and heritage that the town has to offer. The Inaugural Creative Ireland County Cork Conference takes place in the Town Hall in Youghal and is free of charge. Take-up for the conference is expected to be high and early registration is therefore advisable by emailing [email protected]. Click here to see the conference schedule - Creative Ireland County Cork Conference - Youghal 2017 The conference forms part of the Creative Ireland Programme in the County of Cork. For more information on Creative Ireland in Cork County and to get involved in the formulation of the County’s very first Culture and Creativity Strategy (2018-2022) phone 021 4285905 or email [email protected].

Date/Time Friday November 17th 2017 at 20:00 Event: Douglas Parish Book Launch - St. Columba's - The Story of A Community Location: Douglas G.A.A. Pavilion, Douglas West, Co. Cork Additional Information: On Friday 17th November at 8pm a wonderful publication compiled and edited by Máirín and Éamon Lankford will be launched in the G.A.A Pavilion in Douglas. The book Saint Columba's - The Story of a Community, celebrates 200 years of life, work, worship and community spirit. Douglas people remember their past and look forward in hope. The book will be available for sale at a special rate on the night and all are welcome.

Date/Time Friday November 17th 2017 at 19:30 Event: Illustrated Talk: Atlas of the Irish Revolution West Cork Examined Location: Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: Joint editor of the Atlas of the Irish Revolution; Dr.Donal Ó Drisceoil, will discuss the conception and production of the Atlas, the most comprehensive treatment of Ireland’s revolutionary years ever produced. Dr. Ó Drisceoil will reflect on its contents with special reference to County Cork and West Cork in particular. The event has been organised by the Michael Collins House and takes place in the Parish Centre. Admission free and all welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, 18th, 20th and 21st November 2017 from 09:30 to 16:00 daily Event: Cork Historic Graveyard Management Workshops Location: Various (Doneraile, Skibbereen and Midleton), Cork Additional Information: The Historic Monuments Advisory Committee of Cork County Council are holding workshops in North, East and West Cork on the Care and Maintenance of Historic Graveyards. The workshops are to help interested community groups and individuals on all aspect of care and maintenance of historic graveyards. The workshops will be delivered by two experienced archaeologists. Jacinta Kiely & John Tierney, over a full day. The workshop will entail presentations, discussion and a site visit – suitable clothing is required. The Workshops are to take place in Springfort Hall near Mallow on Saturday 18th ; Skibbereen Monday 20th and Midleton on Tuesday 21st November. All are welcome to attend and it is free of charge. Spaces will be allocated on a first come basis. If you are interested in attending, sharing your knowledge and experience as well as receiving training, email [email protected] or telephone 0872362319.

Date/Time: Sunday 19th November 2017 from 16:00 to 18:00 Event: Living Memories Location: Holy Family Church, Youghal, Co. Cork Additional Information: A Public Engagement event will take place on Sunday 19th November as part of the Community Heritage Project 'Living Memories' which focuses on the family stories of four housing estates in Youghal (Raheen Park, Blackwater Heights, Dermot Hurley, Sarsfield Terrace). It promises to be a most enjoyable afternoon reliving the past that was shared together.

Date/Time: Running from Monday 20th November until Friday 1st December 2017 at 12:10 and 16:10 daily Event: Poetry of Cork Location: Radio Programme on LifeFM, Co. Cork Additional Information: Romance! World War 1! Ninja Babies! These are just a few of the inspirations for the poems featured in Poetry of Cork, a new program by LifeFM exploring the wealth of poetry from Cork County. Featuring work from both the past and present, each 5 minute episode will showcase a different poet, providing a short biographical note and carefully selected poetry to highlight their talents. This program will play twice every weekday from Monday the 20th of November to Friday the 1st of December at 12.10pm and 4.10pm Poetry of Cork provide a window into the past by featuring the work of classic poets from County Cork including Thomas Davis, Edward Walsh, Jeremiah Joseph Callanan, Eibhlín Dubh Ní Chonaill and Edmund Spencer. It will also demonstrate the richness and variety of the present by showcasing poets now currently based in West Cork. Discover for yourself the wonderful work of modern day poets, Afric McGlinchey, Cormac Lally, David Jackson, Paul Ó Colmáin and Bernadette McCarthy. LifeFM and Cork County Council are proud to present Poetry of Cork, which was created by Cethan Leahy, whose radio programs The West Cork Ten, Across the Ocean in 18 Days: A True Adventure, The Price of Liberty and Tales from the Fairy Fort were aired on Cork's 93.1 LifeFM. This project is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, an all- of-Government five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Further information from creative.ireland.ie and ireland.ie. Locally on 93.1 LifeFM every weekday from Monday the 20th of November to Friday the 1st of December at 12.10pm and 4.10pm and worldwide on www.lifefm.ie/radio. For more information, contact Cethan Leahy at 021-4964444 or email at [email protected]. Our website is www.lifefm.ie. This project has received funding through Cork County Council as part of the ‘Creative Ireland’ Programme.

Date/Time: Sunday 19th November 2017 at 12 noon Event: Manchester Martyrs Commemorative Event - 150th Anniversary Location: Ladysbridge, Midleton, Cork Additional Information: A Commemorative Event for the Manchester Martyrs will take place in Ladysbridge on Sunday 19th November. All welcome.

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: Gerry White of the Western Front Association will give a lecture on the Battle of Passchendaele to commemorate its 100th anniversary. The battle, one of the most famous during World War I, was fought between July and November, 1917, near the town of Ypres in Belgium. The battle is also one of the most controversial of the war, being fought in atrocious conditions. Soldiers from the 16th Irish Division and the 36th Ulster Division fought alongside each other. The battle resulted in approximately 250,000 casualties on both the British and German sides though there is also controversy about the actual figures involved. The lecture, which is organised by Muskerry Local History Society, will be held on Monday, 20 November at 8.00 pm in Ballincollig Rugby Club.

Date/Time: Tuesday 21st November 2017 at 20:00 Event: Clon Arts Fest Table Quiz Location: Scannells Bar, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: The Clonakilty Arts Festival Committee has organised a table quiz, which will take place at Scannells Bar on Tuesday 21st November starting at 8pm. Everyone welcome. For more information on the Clon Arts Fest visit https://www.facebook.com/ClonakiltyArtsFestival

Date/Time: Tuesday 21st November 2017 from 18:30 to 21:00 Event: Intercultural Food Night in Youghal Location: Cumann na Daoine, Catherine Street, Co. Cork Additional Information: An InterCultural food night will take place in Youghal on Tuesday 21st November to celebrate One World Week. The event commences at 18:30 in Cumann na Daoine and promises to be a most enjoyable night with plenty of music also. All welcome.

Date/Time Wednesday November 22nd 2017 from 19:30 to 21:30 Event: Identifying Needs in Your Community and Making a Plan Location: Blarney Castle Hotel, Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: SECAD has organised an evening for community groups who are interesting planning for the future needs of their community. To book a place or for further information please contact SECAD on 021 4613432 or [email protected].

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 Association, 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.

Date/Time: Thursday 23rd November 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk - John F. Kennedy The West Cork Connection Location: The Parish Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Additional Information: This lecture will give a full overview of the different strands of John F. Kennedy’s ancestry, including the Wexford, Bruff and West Cork branches. It will deal with the previous and little publicised visits that he made to Ireland in 1945 and 1947 and will make reference to his sister, Kathleen, who lived for a time in Lismore Castle, outlining her short and extraordinary life. The aftermath of JFK’s death in 1963 will also be dealt with including the deeply suspicious circumstances surrounding the shooting dead of the main suspect. Also, the fascinating story of the sale of the copyright to the video of JFK’s assassination and the disappearance of the second film in controversial circumstances. The lecture will also include an account of the lives of some of JFK’s most famous ancestors, including “Honey” Fitzgerald and Joe Kennedy. Keen local historian, historical researcher and active Dúchas member, Fachtna McCarthy is a native of Woodfield, Clonakilty, where one of JFK’s ancestors, Mary Sheehy, was born. He has been researching the life and ancestry of JFK for a number of years. He has also extensively researched the lives of other prominent figures with Clonakilty connections such as C. O. Stanley (Pye Radio) and Boss Croker (of New York’s Tammany Hall fame). All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 30th November 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk - Crime and Punishment in Victorian Cork Location: Ballygarvan Community Centre, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Ballygarvan History Society, a wonderful talk by Ronnie Herlihy will take place on November 30th, examining Crime and Punishment in 19th Century Cork. All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 02nd December 2017 at 15:00 Event: Men of the South Location: Mallow Library, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: An important event relating to events in North Cork during the tumultuous years 1919 – 1923 will take place at Mallow Library on Saturday 2nd December at 3pm. A presentation on the recorded material compiled by Fr. J.J. O Riordain in the 1970s with some of the participants in the struggle for freedom, depicted in Sean Keating’s iconic painting Men of the South, will be given by oral historian Maurice O’Keeffe of Irish Life and Lore. Sound clips from the recorded material will be played. Fr. O Riordain will be attending the event. He is a native of Knockavorheen, Kiskeam and is the author of Kiskeam Versus the Empire. His father, Jim O’Riordan, was a member of H (Kiskeam) Company, Cork 2nd Brigade, IRA. All welcome.

Date/Time: Saturday 02nd December 2017 Event: Cork Birdathon Event Location: Various (Clonakilty, Youghal, Rochestown and Glounthaune), Co. Cork Additional Information: On the southern edge of the western-most country in Europe, Cork promises a unique birdwatching experience. The Cork Birdathon Event takes places on Dec 2nd, in beautiful locations in and around Cork Harbour, where winter is the best time of year to go birdwatching with many species of migratory birds to be found. The Cork Birdathon can be enjoyed by everyone, young and old alike; from complete beginners to bird watching enthusiasts. You can look for birds in your own garden, visit one of 26 South and East Cork Bird Trail locations, or visit one of the expert stations where you can learn loads from friendly local birdwatchers. In last year’s inaugural event, 108 different bird species were recorded by over 25 teams of participants! We’d be delighted to have as many people involved as possible, so please feel free to tell others about this year’s event. Event locations include Inchydoney Clonakilty from 10:00 to 12:30; Harty’s Quay Rochestown Road Walking from 12:30 to 15:30; Pillmore and Ballyvergan Youghal from 13:30 to 15:30 and Harpers Island, Glounthaune from 14:00 to 16:30. For more information visit www.corkbirdathon.ie. The Event has been organised by Wild Work, a SECAD initiative.

Date/Time: Monday 04th December 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk - Cork City before 1916 Location: Ballincollig Rugby Club, Ballincollig, Cork Additional Information: Organised by the Muskerry Local History Society, Michael Lenihan will give a talk on Monday 04th December regarding life in Cork City prior to 1916. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 06th December 2017 at 20:00 Event: From Frongoch Internment Camp in 1916 to events in Bantry in 1917 Location: Christian Fellowship Church, Bantry, Co. Cork Additional Information: Tim Crowley of the Michael Collins Centre, Castleview, will give an Illustrated talk entitled “From Fron-goch Internment Camp in 1916, to events in Bantry in 1917”. Men from West Cork interned in Fron-goch, including Michael Collins, Gearóid O’Suilleabháin, Sean Hales and Bantry man Joe O'Reilly, played major roles in subsequent Irish History. In his talk Tim will outline the history of the Fron-goch Camp in 1916 and explore some events in Bantry and elsewhere in 1917. These events included the smuggling of petrol from Bantry to Clare, to help Eamon DeValera win the July bi-election, the running of a famous Aerídheacht in Bantry in October and the start of the construction of the Ford Plant at the Marina in Cork City.

Date/Time: Wednesday 06th December 2017 at 20:30 Event: The Kilmichael Ambush - An Illustrated Talk by Gerry White Location: 'An Caipín', Coppeen, Co. Cork Additional Information: On the evening of Wednesday 6th December, renowned Military Historian Gerry White will give a talk regarding the Kilmichael Ambush. The event has been organised by the Coppeen Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Society and all are welcome to attend.

Date/Time: Wednesday 06th December 2017 from 13:00 to 14:00 Event: UCC & the First World War, 8th Annual Lunchtime Commemorative Recital Location: Aula Maxima, UCC, Cork Additional Information: A cultural event of poetry, music, and song marking the impact of the First World War on University College Cork. Organising Committee: Michael Holland, UCC Curator, Anne Foley, UCC Librarian, Brian Bermingham, Former Lord Mayor of Cork, Billy Murphy, Local Historian, Richard T. Cooke, Chairperson, Celebrating Cork Past. All welcome.

Date/Time: Wednesday 06th December 2017 at 10:00am Event: Genealogy Seminar 2017 UCC - Irish Surnames and Sources: What about the Evidence and How to Use It Location: West Gate, The Quad, U.C.C., Cork Additional Information: A wonderful seminar day has been scheduled for UCC at the West Wing 6, the quad commencing at 10a.m. on the 6th December on Irish family research. "Irish surnames and Sources - what about the evidence and how to use it". This event is free of charge but booking is essential. Please email Lorna at [email protected]. Speakers are Kenneth Nicholls, Fiona Fitzsimons, Paul MacCotter, Michael C. Keane, David Ryan and Lorna Moloney

Date/Time: Thursday 07th December 2017 at 20:00 Event: Illustrated Talk - The Siege of Cork 1690 Location: Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál (Blarney Secondary School), Blarney, Co. Cork Additional Information: Blarney & District Historical Society presents an illustrated lecture titled :The Siege of Cork 1690’ Guest Speaker: Mr. John Mulcahy of Blarney and District Historical Society. After the Battle of the Boyne, William of Orange dispatched a force under John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (then 1st Earl) who reached Cork by sea on 21 September 1690. His English forces were 5,000 strong and he also had at his disposal a fleet which blockaded the port of Cork. His forces took the forts which commanded the hills around Cork and commenced a bombardment of the city to begin a siege which lasted less than a week. When a breach was opened in the city walls, the town’s garrison opened surrender negotiations but Marlborough refused the request. A few days later, the Williamites mounted an assault of the breach. This time the garrison surrendered and became prisoners. Marlborough accepted the surrender but his troops sacked and looted the city, did a great deal of damage and abused the Catholic inhabitants. Many civilians were killed before order was restored. John Mulcahy brings to life the high and low points of this famous siege which eventually led to the ‘Flight of the Wild Geese’, a massive emigration of soldiers and their generals to various continental armies in 1691. Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216. Web- site - http://blarneyhistory.ie

Date/Time: Thursday 7th December 2017 at 20:00 Event: Launch of Mallow Field Club Journal No. 35 Location: The Arches Bar, Mallow, Co. Cork Additional Information: The launch of the Mallow Field Club Journal No. 35, by Denis Murphy (formerly of Ballyclough/Dairygold) will take place in the Arches Bar, Mallow. All welcome.

Date/Time: Thursday 07th December 2017 at 20:00 Event: Remembrance Launch of Kinsale Record Journal and Students' Award Night Location: Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: December, 7th Thursday, 8 p.m.at the Temperance Hall. Students’ Award Night with the launch of the Kinsale Record. Organised by the Kinsale History Society.

Date/Time: Saturday 09th December 2017 at 14:30 Event: Men of the South Location: Crawford Gallery, Emmet Place, Cork dditional Information: Maurice O'Keeffe Irish Life and Lore and Fr. J. J. O Riordain of Kiskeam Versus The Empire will be at the Crawford in Cork on Sat. Dec. 9th at 2.30. Fr. J. J. interviewed his father Jim Riordan before writing ‘Men of the South’. He still has the tapes and Maurice has 8 oral recordings of some of their content with Fr. J.J. explaining the context of the history therein. Of course his father Jim Riordan and many of those mentioned in the oral tapes are in Keating’s painting Men of the South. All welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday 10th December 2017 at 12:45 Event: Memories of Irish Archaeology by Dr. Pat Wallace, former Director of the National Museum of Ireland Location: Silversprings Hotel, Cork Additional Information: Dr. Pat Wallace, former Director of the National Museum of Ireland will deliver a talk on his personal memories of Irish Archaeology over 45 years in the National Museum of Ireland. To book a place (which was must be done by 4th December) contact the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society by visiting www.corkhist.ie.

Date/Time: Thursday 14th December 2017 at 11:30 Event: Launch of the Cork Folklore Journal - Archive No. 21 Location: North Cathedral Visitor Centre, Cork Additional Information: Each year the Cork Folklore Project brings out a wonderful publication taking at look at the folklore pertaining to Cork City and County. Issue no. 21 of the Magazine called 'The Archive' will be launched at Thursday 14th December in the North Cathedral Visitor Centre. All welcome.

Date/Time: Monday 18th December 2017 at 14:30 Event: Launch of publications - Heritage Castles of County Cork and A Design Guide to the Shopfronts of County Cork Location: County Library Building Exhibition Room, County Hall Campus, Carrigrohane Road, Cork Additional Information: Heritage Castles of County Cork, the latest publication in the nationally recognised Heritage of County Cork Publication Series, supported by the Heritage Council – has just been completed and will hit the bookshops in the next few weeks with the launch of the publication taking place in the County Library Exhibition room on Monday 18th December at 14:30. Castles are a very strong part of County Cork’s heritage, and not surprisingly so, when we learn that there were 346 recorded castles recorded in the County. Of these 184 remain identifiable in the field and a further 162 are known from early maps or other documentary sources, but have not survived. The publication gives an overview of the wide range of castle types that are to be found in the County, also detailing, how castles would have functioned in society, the family names synonymous with the main castles, what life was like in County Cork during medieval times and why indeed castles eventually went into decline towards the end of the 17th century. The book is arranged in chronological order, starting with the castles of the Anglo-Normans (including a brief look at earthwork castles), then moving on to the later medieval tower houses, then the fortified houses of the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Typical architectural and archaeological features are also presented to give a reader a great insight into castle construction and development and some fascinating featured examples from across the County are also provided, the majority of which can be visited today, free of charge. One of the main strengths of the book, and indeed of the Heritage of County Cork Series as a whole, is the fantastic involvement of community groups, organisations and individuals, by recommending numerous castles for inclusion and providing wonderful photographs, accounts and local tales. As a result, the publication contains a wealth of information and is expertly written with thanks to Eamonn Cotter – another proud publication by Cork County Council’s Heritage Unit and hopefully another publication that will be well received by people in the County of Cork and further afield. The book will shortly be available in bookshops throughout the County and online with thanks to the Skibbereen Heritage Centre - www.skibbheritage.com/shop. Cork County Council’s Heritage Unit has also recently brought out a Design Guide for the Historic Setting of the Shopfronts of County Cork with thanks to County Architectural Conservation Officer Mona Hallinan and Fourem Conservation. This will also be launched at the same time and place as Heritage Castles of County Cork on Monday 18th December. The Guide aims to identify the significance of the historic shopfronts of the County and the benefit of establishing the distinctive character of historic examples to the wider community and economic interests. Recommendations are made for repair and reinstatement of shopfronts in the history setting and it is a most enjoyable and insightful design guide that will undoubtedly have a number of benefits. Copies of the design guide will also be available at the launch - all welcome.

Date/Time: Sunday 24th December 2017 at 14:00 Event: Famine Wreath Laying Ceremony Location: Famine Graveyard and Millwater, Kinsale, Co. Cork Additional Information: December, 24th Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Famine Graveyard and at Millwater. The annual prayers and wreath-laying ceremonies. Organised by the Kinsale History Society.