Cork Heritage Week Brochure

Saturday August 17

Cork City Libraries Cork and the Great War Historical talk by Gerry White. 12pm, Bishopstown Library, Sarsfield Road, Wilton.

Cork City Libraries Launch of the Exhibition: The role of the amateur dramatic movement in Cork City after the Civil War 1923 to 1930. The exhibition celebrates the amateur dramatic movement in the city from 1923 to 1930 and includes the contributions made by the Cork Shakespearean Company (The Loft), the Cork Drama League and the influences of its playwrights. Dr Fiona Brennan, Theatre Historian will speak at the launch and there will be a performance from members of “The Loft” to

Cork City Libraries Ordinary Women in Extraordinary Times

Screening of a documentary film about Nora and Sheila Wallace, Mary, Annie, and Murial MacSwiney who all played a pivotal role in the formation of the Irish State. In association with the Shandon Area History Group. 2pm, Blackpool Library, Redforge Road, Blackpool Shopping Centre. Cork City Libraries Stories beyond the Stones A talk on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission burials in Co. Cork by Fiona Forde. 2.30pm, Bishopstown Library, Sarsfield Road, Wilton. Cork City Libraries Performance by Mayfield’s Men’s Shed Choir A choral performance including some of old Cork’s favourites and sea shanti’s from Mayfield’s Men’s Shed Choir. 3pm, The City Library, Grand Parade. Cork City Libraries Minecraft Meanderings A Table Quiz exploring the popular computer game Minecraft. 3pm, Mayfield Library, Old Youghal Road, Montenotte.

celebrate 100 years of the groups founding. 12.30pm, The City Library, Grand Parade.

Ballincollig Heritage Festival How Gunpowder was made in the 19th Century- Walk and Talk Discover how gunpowder was made in the 19th century on a 2.5km walk along the banks of the River Lee. Tadhg O’Connor will deliver the walk and talk. 2pm to 4pm, meet at GAA Entrance to the Ballincollig Regional Park. Cork City Libraries Historical Talk: Birdie Conway Anne Twomey, from Shandon Area Historical Group will speak about Kate Birdie Conway. 2pm, The City Library, Grand Parade.

Cork City Libraries Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway 1850 to 1932

Historical talk by Diarmuid O’Drisceoil. 4pm, The City Library, Grand Parade.