West Cork History Festival
A weekend of lively academic talks, walking tours and field trips held on the private island estate of Inish Beg, exploring West Cork's rich and often turbulent history with leading historians and writers.
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Cobh Trad Fest
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Timoleague Timeline
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National Heritage Week 2026, Kinsale
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