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Beara Historical Society

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 Read more [...]

William Penn 1644-1718

  Timeline: 1644-1718 Go>to>Source>:  http://www.ushistory.org/penn/timeline.htm 1644 : Baptized at All Hallows Church, London Macroom: Situated on the N22 midway between Cork City and Killarney is Macroom. The Gateway and tower are all that remain of Macroom Castle, which was granted to Admiral William Penn, (father of the founder of Pennsylvania U.S.A.) by Cromwell. Go>to>Source>:  http://www.macroom.ie/tourism_hist.htm October 1660 Enters Christ Read more [...]