It was with great sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Skibbereen community learned of the death of Dr Michael Boland this week. Dr Boland died peacefully on 25 March after a protracted illness. He was 71 years
AGM on Thursday, 27th February 2020
Skibbereen & District Historical Society will hold their AGM on Thursday, 27th February 2020 in the West Cork Hotel @ 8.30 pm. Members and prospective members are welcome to attend to give their views and contribute to a schedule of events for
“The Land War in Ballydehob & Anna Parnell’s visit”
Skibbereen & District Historical Society will host a Talk on Thursday, 30thJanuary in the West Cork Hotel @ 8.30 pm. entitled“The Land War in Ballydehob & Anna Parnell’s visit”This talk, by Eugene McSweeney, will deal with the story of agrarian
The late Sean Cahalane, Gorteenalomane, Skibbereen
The death took place on 7 January 2020 of Sean Cahalane at his home at Gorteenlomane, Skibbereen. Sean, who had been ill for only a few weeks, died, we believe, as he would have wished, at his home, surrounded by
John Carmody, Skibbereen: A Tribute
The death took place on Friday 13 December 2019 of John Carmody of Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen. John, who had been ill for some time, died at his home in the loving care of his family; his wife Margaret, children Brian, Treena,