Lecture about Christmas Traditions

Our next lecture is all about Christmas traditions (please note that it's at the earlier time of 8pm):
 

Back to the Beginning: The Magic and Rituals of Christmas

Lecture by

Shane Lehane

Thursday November 30 2023

at

8pm

in

Clonakilty GAA Club, Ahamilla

 

Shane is Course Director of Cultural and Heritage Studies in Cork College of Further Education and Training, Tramore Road, Cork. He has lectured in archaeology, folklore, history, and the arts for over 30 years and has developed a programme of studies that facilitates both young and mature students to progress to Arts and Humanities programmes at 3rd level.

Shane is noted for delivering dynamic, illustrated, and entertaining lectures on a variety of topics relating to Irish custom, tradition, and belief. He has specialised research interests in Irish material culture, folklife, vernacular traditions and food and the interaction of material culture and time. He is an archaeologist and has worked for many years as a demonstrator in the Department of Celtic Civilisation. In folklore, he has been the main motivator and contact for overseas students through the years, overseeing the Early Start Programme and this core course FL2111 Aspects of Irish Folklore.

Shane’s recent publications include:

‘Honey and Beekeeping in Ancient Ireland’ in Irish History Food: A Companion edited by Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire and Dorothy Cashman (EUT+ Press, 2023)

‘Tents, Ale-Poles and Pattern Pies: An Examination of the Temporary Shelters and Food of the Pattern Day 1700 – 1950’ in Holy Wells of Ireland: Sacred Realms and Popular Domains Edited by Celeste Ray and Finbar McCormick (Indiana University Press, 2023)

‘The Skellig Lists’ in The Book of the Skelligs edited by John Crowley and John Sheehan, (Cork University Press 2023)

Flaming Sods of Turf and An Old Rope Beard: The Cosmogony of Kerry’s New Year Traditions in Béascna 12 2022, 100-113

‘The Cailleach and the Cosmic Hare’ in Charms, Charmers and Charming in Ireland: From the Medieval to the Modern edited by Ilona Tuomi, John Carey, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Barbara Hillers (University of Wales Press: New Approaches to Celtic Religion and Mythology 2019) 

Shane appears on many television and radio programmes exploring many different aspects of Irish folk tradition. He is a resident folklorist and very popular contributor on the National Television Network (RTÉ) on ‘The Today Show’ expounding many different aspects of Irish folk custom. Shane is also a beekeeper and advocate of Irish vernacular craft.

Clonakilty 1798 Journal being updated and re-published

 A sub-committee of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is currently working on the republication of the 1998 “Battle of the Big Cross” journal published 25 years ago as part of the bicentenary commemoration of the battle which occurred on 19th June 1798. 

As well as re-publishing the journal there will also be a number of new chapters which will include accounts, and photos of the June 2023 commemorative events (225th anniversary), and also articles relevant to the Battle of the Big Cross and participants not previously published. 

It is planned to have this ready by the end of October and printed for early November. 

They appeal to anyone who has any information that could be included to make contact as soon as possible to ensure the associated articles can be written up and prepared for the journal. 

Information such as participants in the battle (both sides), folklore passed down about it, songs or poems, photographs of past commemorations, etc. will all be considered by the editorial committee. 

Contact  DuchasClonHeritagePRO@gmail.com, phone 086-2202029 or send a message via the dedicated Facebook page www.Facebook.com/BigCross225

Clonakilty Journals on sale

Clonakilty Historical & Archaeological Journals are available from Coolim Books HERE

(Please note the Biblio website takes a little bit of time to load)

Recording of Dúchas Tribute to Dick Barrett and Sean Hales

The link to the recording of our Sean Hales and Dick Barrett commemorative event held on November 18:2022 is HERE

Historic coastal village of Timoleague: Duchas Film documentary

For Heritage Week 2022, Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage has once again decided to do a film documentary.  As part of our celebrations, we will be visiting the historic coastal village of Timoleague which is situated at the mouth of the Airgideen river estuary on the cusp of Courtmacsherry Bay.  It is a picturesque place steeped in historical fact, along with myth and legend, and to take us back over the centuries our guides are Diarmuid Kingston and Michael O’Mahony.

We hope that the viewer will enjoy our visit to this historical coastal village and its hinterland with its spectacular scenery and rich folklore.  It is indeed a place of historical importance with its ancient abbeys and wonderful artistically endowed churches.  It is only by a visit that their beauty and uniqueness can be fully appreciated.

Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6s9pgGBst8

Membership 2022

Membership of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage for 2022 is now due. Membership fees are as follows:

Individual: €10

Students: €5

Families: €25

and can be paid using any one of the following three options:-

(1) Internet banking.
Please transfer the appropriate fee from your bank account to :

Account Name: Duchas Clonakilty Heritage
IBAN:  IE82IPBS99071221393419
BIC: IPBSIE2D

Bank: Permanent TSB, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

N.B. Please include your FULL NAME with your payment so that it will appear on our bank statement.

Once transaction is complete, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following information so that we can place you on our membership list:

Your Full Name: ________________________

Your Email address to which we will send information:__________________________

Mobile Phone Number (Irish mobile only):____________________________

(2) In person in your own bank
Use the following bank details:

Account Name: Duchas Clonakilty Heritage
IBAN:  IE82IPBS99071221393419
BIC: IPBSIE2D

Bank: Permanent TSB, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

N.B. Please include your FULL NAME with your payment so that it will appear on our bank statement.

Once transaction is complete, please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following information so that we can place you on our membership list:

Your Name: ________________________

Your Email address to which we will send information:__________________________

Mobile Phone Number (Irish mobile only):____________________________

(3) By Post
Send your appropriate membership fee (not cash) to:-

Fachtna McCarthy,
Cisteoir/Treasurer Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage,
"Cuas",
Tawnies Lower,
Clonakilty,
Co. Cork.

Cheques/postal orders to be made payable to Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage (euro currency only please).

Enclose

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Your Email address to which we will send information:__________________________

Mobile Phone Number (Irish mobile only):____________________________

Please Note: Your contact details will only be used by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage to inform you of our events and other events that may be of interest to members. Your details will not be passed on to any other organisation or individual without your consent. Our privacy policy can be viewed on our website   HERE

Benefits of Membership

You will:-

(1) Receive emails and text messages about upcoming lectures (and any other events we may organise during the remainder of 2022)
(2) Have an opportunity to view our recorded monthly zoom lectures for a number of weeks after the "live" event.
(3) Have the right to attend and vote at our AGM
(4) Have the right to join our committee or any of our sub-committees, put forward proposals and ideas and vote if there are votes taken on any issue.
(5) Have the right to be co-opted onto any of the above if you wish
(6) Have the right to set up a relevant sub-committee
(7) Be covered by our insurance to attend historical walks and trips away (when these events return!)
and much more........