The town of Youghal is steeped in history and heritage. The Local Studies Library has put together an exhibition which explores some of this history and this will be on display in the LHQ Gallery in the County Library Building from 14th to 25th of August.The exhibition includes 8mm film recorded by William Matthes of...Read More

Digital copies of our collection of Irish Tourist Association files from the 1940s are now available to view at https://corklocalstudies.ie/irish-tourist-association-topographical-and-general-survey/. These surveys offer a unique insight into life in Cork, as well as descriptions of ancient archaeological sites, curiosities and local folklore and traditions. This digitisation project was supported by the Heritage Council under the...Read More

As the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising approaches, why not take a look at the books available in our local studies library. We hold a variety of books covering many aspects of the Rising, from the aftermath and legacy of the rebellion to the stories of the women and children affected by the events...Read More

Our local studies library holds a variety of books covering the history of sport in Cork city and county. Our Cork Collection includes the following titles: Cork’s hurling story / Tim Horgan Macroom : sport and community : a history of nine sports, 1900-1999 / Con Kelleher Relentless : the inside story of the Cork ladies’ footballers / Mary White Blood...Read More

Our local studies department boasts an impressive collection of books detailing the fascinating history of Cork’s railways. Our collection includes: The Schull & Skibbereen Railway by James I. C. Boyd The railways of West Cork ‘reflections and reminiscences’ Lost railways of Co. Cork by Stephen Johnson The Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway : an illustrated history. Volume 2: 1900-1950 by Colm Creedon Irish railways in pictures. No. 3, The railways of Cork compiled...Read More

As Christmas 2022 fast approaches, why not take a look through our collection of the Cork Holly Bough periodical. Bound copies of the Holly Bough from 1947 onwards can be viewed in our local studies library. You can also view editions published as far back as 1924 through the Irish Newspaper Archive, which can be...Read More

The Irish Tourist Association files for County Cork are a rich source of history of the many towns and villages of County Cork. The Local Studies Library has undertaken a scanning and digitisation process to safeguard the originals for future generations. A selection of scanned images is now available to view on the Local Studies...Read More

The War of Independence and Civil War Exhibition This exhibition of Cork’s unique role in the history of the War of Independence and Civil War was compiled by staff from the Local Studies Library and the Heritage Office of Cork County Council, and was supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and...Read More

Historian and author Joseph E.A Connell Jnr who has written several books on the Decade of Centenaries period – “Dublin Rising 1916”, “Who’s Who in the Dublin Rising 1916”, “Michael Collins, Dublin 1916-1923” and “The Shadow War” will give a talk on Michael Collins and his role in the War of Independence in the Local...Read More

This exhibition of Cork’s unique role in the history of the War of Independence and Civil War was compiled by staff from the Local Studies Library and the Heritage Office of Cork County Council, and was supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The 24-panel exhibition details many noteworthy events...Read More