The Skibbereen Historical Journal Vol. 21 (2025) was recently launched at the O’Donovan Rossa GAA Pavilion. The event was presided over by the chairperson of the Skibbereen & District Historical Society, John O’Neill, and the guest speaker was the manager
Memory Map of Skibbereen Project
Members of Skibbereen De La Salle Past Pupils’ Union is looking for your help to compile information on what will be essentially a memory map of Skibbereen town. Following on the superb books, And Time Stood Still, Volumes 1 and
Fred Potter and the Skibbereen Eagle
One of the best known personalities in the history of Skibbereen is Frederick Peel Eldon (Fred) Potter. For many years he was owner and editor of the Skibbereen Eagle newspaper, which was founded by the Potter family in 1857. An
Boat Race on the Ilen, 1872
This weekend everyone around Skibbereen is justifiably proud of the achievement of Paul O’Donovan, Fintan McCarthy and their coach Dominic Casey in winning another Olympic Gold. That is not to forget the other two rowers from Skibbereen, Aoife Casey and
Skibbereen Historical Journal, Vol.20 2024
On Friday night, 5th July, the Skibbereen Historical Journal, Vol. 20 2024 was formally launched. The event was presided over by the chairperson of the society, John O’Neill, and the guest speaker was the society’s first chairperson, Jim Byrne. Given