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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. -
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. -
Jack Lynch
An information board compiled for the centenary of Jack Lynch's birth. -
O'Donovan Rossa Exhibition
An exhibition to mark the centenary of the death of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa. -
Seán O'Ríordáin (1916-1977)
An information board on the life and works of Seán O'Ríordáin to mark the centenary of his birth. -
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. -
Irish Tourist Association - Photographic Collection Exhibition
This exhibition was compiled to highlight the photographic collection of the ITA files. -
From Foxhole to Rhincrew - The story of Youghal's bridges
An exhibition on the history of Youghal's bridges -
Thomas Davis 1814 -1845
An exhibition compiled on the life of Thomas Davis, with an accompanying booklet. -
Maud Gonne 1866 - 1953
An information board compiled to mark 150 years since the birth of Maud Gonne.Tags Maud Gonne -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.