Exhibitions taking place in Cork City Libraries during Heritage Week
Sunday August 25
Open Day at Elizabeth Fort Garrison & Parade Houses Enjoy an Open House event and self-guided tour with the Irish Landmark Trust at Elizabeth Fort Garrison. Step inside and discover the stories behind the historical landmark. Booking essential on bookings@irishlandmark.com and 01 6704733. 10am to 4pm, Elizabeth Fort, Barrack’ s Street. Open Day and tour of the YMCA Heritage Buildings Visit the only youth centre in the heart of Cork City. For over 130 years, YMCA has connected people together, lending a helping hand to those who have needed it the most. 12pm to 4pm, YMCA Cork, 11/12 Malboro Street. Sunday’s Well historical walking tour with Cllr. Kieran McCarthy Discover the original well and the 18th century origins of the suburb. 1.30pm, meet at St. Vincents Bridge, North Mall end. Nano Nagle Place Bee’s Honey and Wax and the Saints in early Ireland: Talk with Shane Lehane Enjoy an enriching and captivating talk with local folklorist Shane Lehane.
The City Library, Rory Gallagher Music Library
All Week
Display of old Gramophone players and old gramophone record covers from Cork and around Ireland. A display of unique record covers, come along and see if you recognize any of the local gramophone record shops from times past. This is a historical look at music stores of the past in Cork and further afield. A must for music enthusiasts and historians.
The City Library
All Week
Shandon Historical Trail An exploration of historical Shandon, focusing on well-known individuals and buildings from times past.
The City Library
Friday 23 August
Display of traditional Irish lace. To complement a talk given by lace-making expert Veronica Stuart.
The City Library
Launch Saturday 17 August 12.30
The role of the amateur dramatic movement in Cork City after the Civil War 1923-1930. Raising the Curtain on Cork City’s Amateur Dramatic Heritage. Members of “The Loft” will provide a short performance to celebrate the centenary of the group and Dr. Fiona Brennan, Theatre Historian, and Independent Researcher, will give a talk on the exhibition.
Children’s and Young People’s Library
All Week
Booking essential on www.nanonagleplace.ie 2pm to 4pm, Nano Nagle Place, Douglas Street.
Tall Tales from Time An Exhibition of Myths and Legends; Reading Material and Resources from the Children’s and Young People’s Library.
Ballincollig Heritage Festival Ceol Cois Laoi
Ballincollig
All Week
Join members of Ballincollig Comhaltas for an afternoon of Traditional Irish Music and song in the Regional Park in Ballincollig. 3pm to 5pm, Historical Building by the playground in the Regional Park, Ballincollig.
Cork – A City Burning: A City Reborn An exhibition on The Burning of Cork in 1920.
Bishopstown
All week
Aspects of the Great War of 1914-1918 by the Cork Branch of The Western Front Association A display of artefacts of the Great War and information panels. On both Saturday 17 and 25 August, members of the Cork Branch will host a research facility that will enable members of the public to find information about an ancestor who served in the armed forces of the Allied nations during the war.
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