Posted by administrator on Monday 27 January 2025 at 10:26 in Talks
Save the Date & Mark your Calendar -Thursday 6 February, 7.30 pm at Dunmanway GAA Pavilion
Admission proceeds in support of the Historical Association.
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Posted by administrator on Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 09:01
A very interesting article to read, sent to us by one of the Dunmanway Scouts who is very interested in Geneaology.It is wonderful to see the younger generations showing such interest in our History.
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Exploring Ireland and Yo...
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Posted by administrator on Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 13:51
With Christmas just around the corner, why dont you gift your loved ones with one of our fantastic Pictorials?Take them down the memory lane this Christmas. With our great sale still on you can buy 3 for €10. Lots of fantastic photos.
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Posted by administrator on Thursday 17 October 2024 at 15:00
Future Proofing History: Plans for a New Guide to County Cork's Commemorative Landscape
A uniquely future orientated reflection of County Cork’s rich historical past is set to commence with the announcement that Cork County Council will develop a comp...
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Posted by administrator on Thursday 17 October 2024 at 14:48
Both books now available to buy for €10 each
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Posted by administrator on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 14:59
Michael Collins born 16th October 1890-22nd August 1922 was an Irish Revolutionary,soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early 20th century struggle for Irish Independance.During the War Of Independance he was a Director of Intelligence of the Irish Republican Army and a government ...
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Posted by administrator on Tuesday 17 September 2024 at 14:24
Our Pictorials are still on sale 3 for €10
Our Journals are also still on sale 3 for €5
St Patrick's Church 10 euro
The Murder of Canon Magner 10 euro
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Posted by administrator on Wednesday 4 September 2024 at 14:59
Of county Cork's numerous tower houses (325 at least) the most perfect is Ballinacarriga near Dunmanway. Beautifully built in the local flagstone, set on a glaciated ridge of rock above a lake, the tower shows the whole series of rooms,from the dark stone vaulted bottom storey to the great chamber a...
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Posted by administrator on Tuesday 3 September 2024 at 13:30
1668- John Atkins was founded in Lettergorman
1684- Dermot An Duna recovered part of the McCarthy Estate
1692- McCarthys were ''out'' for King James and lost everything
1733- Chancellor Cox died and was succeeded by his grandson
1743- The opening of a charter school in Dunmanway
1790-...
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Posted by administrator on Monday 2 September 2024 at 13:36
Traditionally the territory of the McCarthy's,with their two castles at Dunmanway and Togher, the lands were confiscated by the English Crown in 1688, and later acquired by Sir Richard Cox, who is regarded as the founder of the town. Born in Bandon, on his retirement as Lord Chancellor of Ireland an...
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