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Local Place Names

Bantry Historic Map

Have you ever wondered about where local place names come from? A talk by Dan Sullivan on Monday, 21st Sept, 8pm at Bantry Christian Fellowship Hall. All welcome.

admin 9 September 202630 September 2026 Events, Heritage, News, Our Language, Our Place Read more

Celebrating 40 Years!

Celebrating 40 Years of Bantry Museum

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

admin 16 August 202630 September 2026 Bantry Museum, Events, Heritage, News, Our Place Read more

Festival Fresh

Museum Library Summer 2026

With the West Cork Literary Festival buzzing this week, we’ve given our book, newspaper and photo catalogues and displays a fresh update.

admin 14 July 202617 September 2026 Bantry Museum, Galleries, News Read more

Guided Heritage Walks

Guided Heritage Walks

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

admin 20 June 202617 September 2026 Events, Heritage, News, Our Place, Projects Read more

The Flyers are Flying

The Flyers are Flying

We’ve just printed a new flyer for the Bantry Museum! 🏛️ You might start spotting these popping up around the town and area over the next few weeks.

admin 17 June 202617 September 2026 Bantry Museum, News Read more

Leslie Price de Barra Talk

Ted O'Sullivan author

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

admin 10 April 202617 September 2026 Events, Heritage, News, Our People Read more

Shout Out to Bantry CU

Bantry Credit Union Window Space 2025

True to its ethos, of the community for the community, Bantry Credit Union has generously shared some of its window space to local voluntary organizations from the town to showcase their activities.

admin 22 December 202517 September 2026 Bantry Museum, News, Our Place Read more

Abbey Mapping Project

Abbey Mapping Project Stones

5,674 Memorials were logged in Bantry Abbey Cemetery and their details are now available on Find A Grave.

admin 28 September 202329 September 2026 Exhibitions, Galleries, Heritage, Local History, News, Our People, Projects Read more

Beara Casualties 1916–1923

Beara Casualties 1916–1923

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

admin 1 September 202317 September 2026 Events, Heritage, News, Our People Read more

Bere Island Trip

Bere Island group - Aug 2023

Historical landmarks, exhibitions – and refreshments!

admin 31 August 202321 September 2026 Events, Heritage, News, Our Place Read more
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