On Sunday January 22, 2017, the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, Dr Charles J. Browne, paid an official visit to Skibbereen. Dr Browne was chief celebrant at 11.30am concelebrated mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, and following the celebration of mass, the
Spearline to give iconic school building a new lease of life
Spearline, the multi-award winning technology company, currently based at Credit Union House, Main Street, Skibbereen, has completed the purchase of the former St Fachtna’s De La Salle High School buildings and site. The property was owned by the diocese of
William shares his extensive knowledge of the Fenians in Skibbereen
On Thursday evening, October 26th 2017, William Casey delivered a talk to Skibbereen & District Historical Society, at the West Cork Hotel. The talk, ‘Skibbereen Fenians’, was very informative and was received with great attention by the large attendance. William
Chuck and Nell Kruger bid farewell to their beloved Cape Clear
THERE was a very emotional occasion recently for Cape Clear residents as Chuck and Nell Kruger bid farewell to their island home of 25 years. Americans Chuck and Nell regarded Cape Clear as their home. They first saw Cape Clear
Diverse selection of articles in 2017 Journal
SKIBBEREEN and District Historical Society launched its 2017 Journal at the very successful inaugural West Cork History Festival this summer. Volume 13 of the journal comprises a diverse selection of articles, sixteen in all, covering a wide range of topics.