Upcoming West Cork Historical Events

These are the events occurring in the coming week: Monday, 19th January @ 7:00pm in the Ballincollig Rugby Club, Muskerry Local History Society presents A Night of Historic Artefacts   Wednesday, 21st January @ 8:00pm in the West Wing 5 UCC, Cork Historical & Archaeological Soc...

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Dunmanway Homecoming 2026 Information and Flyer

Dunmanway Historical Association and the Facebook group Descendants of Dunmanway and West Cork are hosting a three day homecoming event in Dunmanway from July 30th to August 1st of 2026. Events taking place as part of the Homecoming include presentations on family trees and local history, a bus tour...

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Upcoming position available

The role of office administrator with Dunmanway Historical Association is available to interview for if you are eligible for the Community Employment Scheme. You can find more details here: Job Details - JobsIreland.ie or in the attached document  Updated Advert Dec 25.docx (15.27 kb...

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Book Launch

Dont forget the launch of PICTORIAL PAST of DUNMANWAY VOLUME 10 on Thursday next November 6th at the GAA Pavilion in Dunmanway (P47 HY98) at 8.00pm.  This unique collection of photographs will be launched by Dr Mervyn O'Driscoll Senior Lecturer and former head of the School of History at UCC.&n...

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AGM Report 2025

Annual General Meeting 2025

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Heritage Landscape

Cork County Council recently published the Commemorative Landscape of County Cork 2026-2040, a collection of upcoming events that can be commemorated in the coming fifteen years, which can be purchased in local bookshops. More information can be found on their website here.


The Historians Discovery-Dunmanway Connections to Winnie the Pooh

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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Exploring Ireland and your Irish Heritage

  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. Please click the link below to continure reading.     Exploring Ireland and Yo...

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Book sale still on

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.


Future Proofing History

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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