In this our first publication the author explores the rich archaeological heritage in the unspoilt landscape of the old barony of Beara in West Cork, describing stone circles, ring forts, burial sites, standing stones, ogham inscriptions, ancient churches, monastic settlements, holy wells, old bridges and roads.
The journey from Glengarriff to Glashananinnaun stream evokes memories of many aspects of Beara’s past,
including the invasions, naval engagements and voyages in the maritime history of Bantry Bay; early Christianity;
the advent of the Normans; the Cromwellian presence;
the Puxley family and Allihies copper mines,
inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s novel Hungry Hill;
notable figures such as Morty Oge O’Sullivan,
the Huguenot entrepreneur Jacques Fontaine and
the writer Standish O’Grady;
the history of Castletownbere;
travelers’ impressions recorded in the past three centuries;
the Cailleach Bhéara and examples of oral tradition.

Go>to>Source:http://www.bhs.ie/journey.htm

Beara Historical Society.

Bank Place, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Founded 1986
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