Local Studies Library Exhibitions

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Subject

Cork (County) local history

Description

Every year the Local Studies library compiles an exhibition on various aspects of Cork County history, to highlight the collections and resources available in the Local Studies library. Topics have varied widely, to commemorate an anniversary or highlight a particular subject.

Creator

Local Studies Library - Cork County Library

Rights

Please contact the Local Studies library if you wish to use reproduce any of these exhibitions

Format

Original exhibitions were printed display boards

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Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway

This exhibition will give an overview of the history of this West Cork line, from its beginnings in the 1840’s to its closure in the 1960’s.
The starting point for the exhibition was the work of the late Colm Creedon, noted railway enthusiast, whose notebooks and published books provided the foundation for the presentation. Also included are photographs of the line from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s. Incorporating all the main towns in West Cork, the line connected the southwest of the county with Cork city and in turn the rest of the country. As well as examining the past, the exhibition will also look forward, as possible future plans for the redevelopment of the old railway lines is outlined.

Tags Cork (County) Railways, Cork Bandon and South Coast Railways, Railroads Ireland Cork (County) History., Railroads Stations Ireland Cork (City).
Ford - the Cork Connection

To coincide with the hundred year anniversary of Ford Ireland, the Local Studies Library compiled an exhibition, Ford - the Cork Connection. The exhibition focused on various aspects of the Marina plant, why Cork was chosen, years of unrest, the Ford family’s Cork ties and the closure in 1984.

Tags Cork industrial history, Ford Ireland, Ford Motor Company
Southern Echoes of 1916

As part of Cork County Library’s 1916 Centenary Programme, Céad Bliain ag Fás, the Local Studies Library compiled this exhibition. It focuses on four different subject areas and four important Cork figures, examining their involvement in the 1916 Rising and the role played by particular organisations in activities of the time. Figures included are Thomas Kent, Michael Collins, Diarmuid Lynch and Sean Hurley.

Tags 1916 history, Easter Rising
The Battle of the Somme - the Irish Connection

An information board compiled to mark the centenary of the Batte of the Somme, focusing on the Irish aspect of this event.

Tags 1914-1918 Participation, Battle of the Somme, Irish., World War
Cork County Hall - from inception to completion

This exhibition was compiled to trace the history of the building of Cork County Hall, from the early obstacles to the remarkable and forward-thinking design.

Tags Cork County Council, Cork County Hall
Maud Gonne 1866 - 1953

An information board compiled to mark 150 years since the birth of Maud Gonne.

Tags Maud Gonne
Thomas Davis 1814 -1845

An exhibition compiled on the life of Thomas Davis, with an accompanying booklet.
From Foxhole to Rhincrew - The story of Youghal's bridges

An exhibition on the history of Youghal's bridges

Tags Youghal (Cork County) Bridges, Youghal (Cork County) History., Youghal (Cork County) Social life and Customs.
Irish Tourist Association - Photographic Collection Exhibition

This exhibition was compiled to highlight the photographic collection of the ITA files.

Tags Cork (County) History Pictorial works., Cork (County) Social life and customs 20th century., Irish Tourist Association, Irish Tourist Association topographical and general survey
The James N. Healy Archive Exhibition

This exhibition was compiled to highlight the James N. Healy archive, which was donated to Cork County Library.
James N. Healy was born in Cork city and was very influential in the theatre world in Cork. He formed the Gilbert and Sullivan Group in 1950. In 1959 James N. Healy was part of a group which formed the first professional theatre company in Cork, the Southern Theatre Group. Throughout his career he put on numerous performances and won many awards both for acting and producing.

Tags 1916-1993., Cork (City) History Pictorial Works., Cork (City) social life and customs, etc., facetiae, Healy, James N. James Nagle, programmes, Theatre Ireland Cork (City) History 20th century., Theatre Ireland Cork (City) History Posters
Seán O'Ríordáin (1916-1977)

An information board on the life and works of Seán O'Ríordáin to mark the centenary of his birth.

Tags Cork authors, Irish authors, Seán O'Ríordáin (1916-1977)
O'Donovan Rossa Exhibition

An exhibition to mark the centenary of the death of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa.

Tags Fenianism, Irish Nationalism, Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa (1831-1915)
Jack Lynch

An information board compiled for the centenary of Jack Lynch's birth.

Tags Cork politicians, Jack Lynch (1917-1999)
Making their Mark - Women's Road to Franchise

An exhibition compiled to mark the centenary of women getting the vote, with a focus on some notable Cork figures.

Tags Irish history, Women's suffrage
The Fairs and Markets of County Cork

The following exhibition details the history of fairs and markets that were held through the generations in several locations across the county.

Tags Cork (County) History., Cork (County) Social life and customs 20th century., Fairs and markets

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