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
Naomh Ciarán of Cape Clear
March 5th is the feast day of Naomh Ciarán of Cape Clear. Legend has it that Ciarán converted much of the southwest coast of Ireland and the region of Saigir in County Offaly, where his father came from, before St
Jasper Ungoed-Thomas: a great friend of our Society
It was with great sadness that members of Skibbereen & District Historical Society learned of the death on 5 January 2024 of Jasper Ungoed-Thomas. Jasper died peacefully at his home in Condicote, Gloucestershire, UK, with his family around him. Jasper
Strange Noises in Aughadown Glebe, 1864
Thank you to everyone who attended last Wednesday’s lecture on the Rev. Edward Spring and his Mission. Given that it is Halloween, the following addendum to the story of Edward Spring deals not with religious affairs but instead with things
Alfie O’Mahony – a tribute
It was with great sadness that members of Skibbereen & District Historical Society learned of the death on 18 October 2023 of Alfie O’Mahony. When the Skibbereen Society was formed in 2003, Alfie was a very active member. He delivered