History of People and Places
The formal launch of the 2026 Skibbereen Historical Journal will take place at the Abbeystrewery Hall, Skibbereen (P81 XT53) on Friday 10th July at 7.30 pm. The launch will be performed by Finola Finlay of the Roaringwater Journal blog. Copies
Our January Lecture is: ‘From Skibbereen to the Moon: Agnes Clerke and 19th Century Astronomy’ by Finola Finlay. Agnes Mary Clerke (1842-1907) was born and brought up in Skibbereen and lived through the Famine. Educated at home and in libraries
Our October Lecture is: ‘Skellig Michael: Stairway to Heaven’ by John Sheehan. This talk will explore some aspects of the extraordinary monastery of Skellig Michael, one of Ireland’s World Heritage Sites. It will focus on its dramatic siting, on its
