Events – Bantry Historical and Archaeological Society

Celebrating 40 Years!

Founded in 1986 by Bantry Historical Society, Bantry Museum celebrates her 40th Anniversary this year.

We organise guided Heritage Walks of the town in conjunction with Bantry Tourism, every Tue & Thu from June to September.

A talk by Ted O’Sullivan. This modest woman dedicated her life from 1915 to 1984 to improving Ireland and the world.

Forgotten Stories of the Revolutionary Years – a talk by Fachtna O’Donovan

Historical landmarks, exhibitions – and refreshments!

This fascinating early Christian period stone is one of the most recognised icons of Bantry.

Talk on Bantry Union Workhouse & the Start of the Famine. With thanks to Tomás O’Sullivan.

The AGM was followed by a talk by Colum Hourihane, Forgotten but Not Gone: Lost Names for Familiar Places in Bantry

A large crowd gathered at the Christian Fellowship Church in Bantry last Monday night for the launch of our latest journal.

Not loved and respected, but tolerated and depended on: A historical perspective on local government in Ireland.