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.
Local Place Names
Celebrating 40 Years!
Founded in 1986 by Bantry Historical Society, Bantry Museum celebrates her 40th Anniversary this year.
Guided Heritage Walks
Bantry Tourism organise guided Heritage Walks of the town in association with us, every Tue & Thu from June to September.
Shout Out to Bantry CU
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.
Whiddy Island
It’s social, military and economic history – a talk by Tim O Leary.
Bantry Square
It’s history and place in local imagination
Bantry House
Following on from an invite from Brigitte Shelswell-White, we recently arranged a visit to Bantry House for a private tour.
Bere Island Internment Camp
In early 1921 an internment camp was opened on Bere Island and soon filled up with nearly 300 internees
Archaeological Excavation and Restoration
A talk by Professor William O Brien about excavating and restoring the Bronze Age stone circle at Gorteanish
The History of Bantry House
A talk by Hazel Vickery about the stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in the south west of Ireland