Just why so little has been written or recorded about the River Ilen is something we can’t answer. Thankfully, Robert Harris has undertaken to correct this anomaly and has written the first of a two-part article on the River Ilen
The heroic life of Kate McCarthy from Drominidy North, Drimoleague
In the 2022 Skibbereen & District Historical Society Journal Margaret Murphy has written an account of the extraordinary life of Kate McCarthy (Sr Marie Laurence), a native of Drominidy North, Drimoleague. Kate McCarthy, the eldest of a family of ten
Skibbereen Historical Journal, Vol 18 2022
In the early days of July one hundred years ago, Skibbereen town was pretty much under siege! It was the early stages of the Civil War (1922–23) and for Skibbereen the most active period of the conflict was in July
The Holy Wells of County Cork
If there is one article in the 2022 issue of the Skibbereen & District Historical Society Journal that will gain universal approval, it is Amanda Clarke’s piece about holy wells in County Cork, with particular reference to Skibbereen and the
Skibbereen Historical Journal Vol 18, 2022
Please note that due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the community, the Skibbereen & District Historical Society has decided to cancel the 2022 Journal lunch on Thursday 7th July. Apologies to anyone for any inconvenience caused by