Cork Independence Day

18/09/2021

Clonakilty needs you!!
In the new town development plan Clonakilty town is due to increase by a third in size with no new large public green spaces. Clonakilty tree coverage was already bad and it will get worse. We need you to help by sharing and commenting on this post to support our submission to add a large park for Clonakilty. We are in favour of development but we want development done in the right way. We do not want to see Clonakilty lose it’s soul and become a sea of concrete like many other recent growth towns. Let’s ensure Clonakilty remains special for future generations!

18/10/2013

Get down now to Astna square to witness our fantastic Swedish majorette band Gilsaved!!! Really spectacular!

18/10/2013

Our fantastic majorette bank from Sweden will be performing outside the Winery at Astna square at 6.30 today. Not to be missed!

18/10/2013

Tomorrow, Saturday the 19th of October, the Michael Collins Birthday Conference will be held at Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens in Clonakilty from 2-6. The event is being organised by the Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce, Cumann Seanchais Cloich na gCoillte and the Michael Collins Centre.
Speakers include: Gabriel O Dogherty of UCC speaking on ‘Michael Collins, England’s greatest enemy.’
Dr Patrick Crowley speaking on ‘Sir John and Lady Lavery, the neglected patriots.’
Diarmuid Kingston speaking on ‘The RIC in West Cork during the War of Independence.’
Organisers ask attendees to arrive early as it will be on a first come basis and anyone looking for further information can contact [email protected] or [email protected]. Entrance is free but people will be asked to give a contribution to St Vincent De Paul.

17/10/2013

Thousands flocked to an open day in Cork, some from as far away as France, as they celebrated the birthday of Michael Collins and came to view the proud tradition of the army stationed at the barracks named after him.

17/10/2013

Members of West Cork Sand Circles and Cork Independence Day, Clonakilty, making sand circles on the beach at Inchydoney to mark Cork Independence Day in Clon...

17/10/2013

Some photos of yesterdays celebrations...more to come soon! A great day was had by all. Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the day...it turned out to be really something special! So did Mick inspire you to go in and vote for him today?!

Clonakilty was a hive of activity for Cork Independence Day with some of the highlights including Old Time Market on Recorders Alley throughout the day, the Rebel Proclamation of Corkness at O'Donovan's Hotel and the Re-Enactment of the Michael Collins speech on the Main Street.

16/10/2013

We are lucky to be host to an incredible Swedish percussion band who are performing some amazing pieces right now in the church yard. Wowsers!watch out for them over the next few days around Clonakilty for special performances!

16/10/2013

The walls of the Brewery are ready for the Michael Collins visual experience...are you?? Loads of room in the church yard-entrance by Spillers Lane!!!

16/10/2013

Same place in 1921...

16/10/2013

The big man himself has shown up outside O'Donovans Hotel to say a few words...Same place he made his one of his most famous speeches in 1921&1922....come on down to see some history reenacted!!!

16/10/2013

DeBarras Folk Club are set to keep you rockin Cork shtyle for the evening with live music from Ciaran Calnan at 5bells followed later by first ever Cork Independence Sitting Room Session at 9pm. Hup Cork!!!

16/10/2013

Independence Day is going smashingly...the big fella would be proud to see all this fuss about him & his birthplace...Don't forget there's loads to come: 5pm Rebel Proclamation of Corkness at O'Donovans Hotel, followed by Trad music session in the Courtyard @5.30.

16/10/2013

Tickle your taste buds with Clonakilty Blackpudding in Spillers lane-the ladies will be there till 5!!!

16/10/2013

Finito! Time pressed to beat the tide but got there in the end...

16/10/2013

Happy Independence Day everybody!!! Beautiful morning on Inchdoney beach for sand circles...come down n experience the mastery for yourself!!!

16/10/2013

Unfortunately due to weather today's sand art is postponed till 9 when it might be a bit drier...watch this space for more updates!!!

15/10/2013

Why not take a walk in Collins' shoes and book a tour of the Michael Collins centre...places are filling up so call to book! 0238846107. (Booking essential)

15/10/2013

There will be busy bees tomorrow morning on Inchydoney Beach from 8am; creative volunteers are set to create a giant Cork themed sand circle for Cork Independence Day; not to be missed!

15/10/2013

To celebrate Cork Independence Day Richy's Bistro are kindly offering a meal at a bargain Independence day price of 19.22!!! I know where Ill be going for dinner!

15/10/2013

Clonakilty Lions Club will be manning our Cork Visa Office for the day with all proceeds going to CUH Childrens ward-a very worthy cause! You'll find them on the main street of Clonakilty where they will give you your own Cork Visa for a donation!

14/10/2013

Fans of the Cork legend Rory Gallagher-your in for a treat! This Cork Independence Day Rory Gallagher Exhibition sees the very best work of talented music photographer Fin Costello showcasing his collection of photographs from Rory's captivating career. Come down and take a gander at this storyboard of snaps that document Rory's undeniable talent & charisma in a visual form. Not to be missed! Spillers Lane 12-7pm!

13/10/2013

After a 91 year hiatus, the Big Fella returns to his home town to re-enact a speech he gave outside O’Donovan’s Hotel all those years ago. What did he say? What will he say? Find out for yourself what he does say when he again addresses the people of West Cork, at 7pm on Cork Independence Day, at the exact same spot.

12/10/2013

12/09/2013

Cork Independence Day's cover photo