In the 2021 Skibbereen Historical Journal, Eugene McSweeney of Ballydehob tells the story of an artefact known as the Murrahin Amber Necklace. It is an incredible account of a set of amber beads which originated in the Baltic coast and
John Murphy, West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen: A tribute
The death took place on 30 July 2021 of John Murphy, Ilen Street and formerly of the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen. John died full of years after a long and active life. His connection with Skibbereen goes back several generations
Three Burials in Aughadown Graveyard, February 1921
In February 1921 three burials took place in the old graveyard in Aughadown, four miles west of Skibbereen town. Those interred were Patrick O’Driscoll of Mohonagh, William Connell and Mathew Sweetnam, both of Lissanoohig. The deaths of these three neighbours
Skibbereen Historical Journal Vol 17, 2021
Skibbereen Historical Journal Vol 17, 2021, is now available for purchase in shops in Skibbereen and some other outlets in West Cork. The Journal has fourteen articles covering a diverse range of topics and it maintains the very high standard
Skibbereen Historical Journal 2021
Skibbereen Historical Journal Vol 17, 2021, is now available for purchase in shops in Skibbereen and some other outlets in West Cork. The Journal has fourteen articles covering a diverse range of topics and it maintains the very high standard