About Us

The West Cork History Societies Association (Comhlacht Cumainn Staire Iarthar Chorcaí) seeks to promote cooperation between the Historical and Archaeological Societies in the greater West Cork region and to aid them in their ongoing work.

Our member societies hold regular lectures and events throughout West Cork. To see a calendar of upcoming events, go to our Events page.

Thank you to everyone for making such a success of our one day conference on Emigration, which was held in the Independence Museum Kilmurry on Saturday, 5 April 2025 . For Images of the day click here.

Conference Images

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by admin

A big thank you to everyone who attended and took part in our one day conference on Emigration, which was held in the Independence Museum Kilmurry on Saturday, 5 April 2025. A special thanks to our speakers, our sponsors, the organising committee and the Independence Museum Kilmurry. It was a very successful day and here are … Continue reading Conference Images

Conference Timetable

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by admin

The timetable for our upcoming Emigration Conference of Saturday 5th April in the independence Museum Kilmurry is as follows: 10.00 – 10.30 Registration and Welcome 10.30 – 11.00 Introduction with Terri Kearney 11.00 – 12.00 Taking the Boat: Some First Impressions… with Ultan Cowley 12.00 – 13.00 Finding our Diaspora with Jarlath McNamara 13.00 – … Continue reading Conference Timetable

Conference Speakers Confirmed

March 7, 2025March 20, 2025 by admin

The speaker line up for our Emigration Conference in the Independence Museum Kilmurry on 5 April 2025 is now complete. See the list below. For more information about the conference and to purchase tickets go the Emigration Conference page. Conference Speakers: · Terri Kearney Historian, author and manager of the Skibbereen Heritage Centre will give the … Continue reading Conference Speakers Confirmed

Conference Announcement

February 11, 2025March 5, 2025 by admin

Following on from the meeting of the West Cork History societies last June, where the holding of a one-day conference was agreed, the committee has moved forward with this project and subject to funding from Cork County Council, we have decided to hold the conference on Saturday 5th April in the Independence Museum Kilmurry. The theme … Continue reading Conference Announcement

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