November 2023 Lecture

O'Donovan Rossa GAA Pavilion Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

Our November Lecture is: Creameries in the barony of West Carbery before Drinagh Coop  By Proinnsias Breathnach Department of Geography, Maynooth University In the decades following the introduction of the creamery system to Ireland in the early 1880s, an extraordinary

January 2024 Lecture

O'Donovan Rossa GAA Pavilion Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

"The Skellig Lists: A Folk Tradition concerning Marriage" by Shane Lehane.   Shane Lehane is Course Director of Cultural and Heritage Studies in Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus, Cork. He has lectured in archaeology, folklore, history, and the arts for over

April 2024 Lecture

O'Donovan Rossa GAA Pavilion Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

Our April Lecture is: 'Walking with Stones' by David Myler. David Myler author of the book Walking with Stones will present a talk about the ancient sites of West Cork, based on his site visits, research and recent publication. The

January 2025 Lecture

O'Donovan Rossa GAA Pavilion Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland

Our January Lecture is: ‘1588, The Surprising Survival of the Spanish Armada’ by Michael B. Barry. Contrary to widespread belief, the Spanish Armada, while it failed in its invasion objective, was not defeated – around two-thirds of the fleet managed