Cork Chronicles

In this episode, I speak with members of the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower Committee about their journey to restore the Napoleonic Old Head Signal Tower (over 220 years old) and honour the story of RMS Lusitania. This is a non profit community project managed by local volunteers. The group has worked tirelessly to preserve this important heritage, winning multiple awards along the way. The project has recently secured planning permission for its final phase to build a dedicated Lusitania Museum onsite.The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower is open 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm until Sunday 2 November 2025. Reopening March 2026.For more information, visit http://www.oldheadofkinsale.com/-----Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

In this episode, I’m joined by Finola Finlay from Roaringwater Journal to talk about her blog series Saints and Soupers. We explore the legacy of Rev. William Fisher, the church he built during the Famine on the Mizen Peninsula, and the stories that surround him.For more information, visit https://roaringwaterjournal.com/-----Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

Each August Bank Holiday weekend, thousands flock to Youghal for the Medieval Festival, a celebration of the town’s unique and fascinating heritage. From living history displays to archaeology, craft, and food, the festival brings Youghal’s medieval story vividly to life for locals and visitors alike. In this episode, we hear how a dedicated group of people helped to revive this heritage, and how Youghal’s involvement in the Irish Walled Towns Network has played a key role in shaping its success.For further information visit https://livingyoughal.ie/things-to-do/youghal-medieval-festival/Youghal is one of four major historic walled towns in County Cork (not including Cork City). To discover more about the Irelands Walled Towns, visit https://irishwalledtownsnetwork.ie/-----Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

In this episode I chat to Ryan Kenneally, a former student of Gaelcholáiste Carraig Uí Leighin who completed his Leaving Cert in 2025. Leaving Cert History students are required to complete a Research Study Report (RSR). Ryan decided to do his project on the Cork Harbour Soviet in 1921, inspired by his family connection to the event. Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

Inniscarra Historical Society was formed in 2017 to gather and record historical information related to the Parish of Inniscarra, to create and manage media in which the data can be published, all in a manner which will inform and entertain the people of Inniscarra, wherever they may be. This episode features contributions from Chairperson Patrick O'Callaghan, Vice Chairperson Frank Donaldson, Treasurer Joseph Ambrose and Grants & Heritage Officer Kathleen Flynn. For more information visit https://www.inniscarrahistory.com/. Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

Cobh, known as Queenstown at the time, was the last port of call for the tragic RMS Titanic. In this episode, I chat to The Titanic Trail founder Dr. Michael Martin. The Titanic Trail is a walking tour of Cobh and is the longest running Titanic attraction in the world. For more information, visit https://titanic.ie/Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde. Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com