County Cork Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Cork Societies
Aubane Historical Society Aubane Millstreet E-mail: [mailto:jacklaneaubane@hotmail.com jacklaneaubane@hotmail.com] Website: Aubane Historical Society Website #2: Aubane Historical Society


 * This Society was founded by a number of local people in Aubane in 1985. It aims to contribute to the growing body of local history publications being produced across the country. It concentrates on the local Aubane and Millstreet area as well as North Cork generally. It seeks to make available original and first hand accounts of various aspects of our history.

Ballincollig Heritage Association Rugby Club Tanner Park Ballincollig E-mail: [mailto:muskerryhistory@gmail.com muskerryhistory@gmail.com] Website: Ballincollig Heritage Association


 * BHA was set up in 2006, with the aim of raising heritage issues in Ballincollig. Key sites include the 19th century former Gunpowder Mills, the former military barracks, and the 15th century castle. The BHA promotes the preservation and conservation of these sites as well as other sites and buildings with historical significance within the Ballincollig area, as a means of enhancing the town, both for its inhabitants and for tourism.  BHA has amalgamated with the Muskerry Local History Association.

Ballingeary and Inchigeela Local History Society (Cumann Staire Beal Atha'n Ghaorthaidh) E-mail: [mailto:sosul@eircom.net sosul@eircom.net] Email #2: [mailto:peteroleary@eircom.net peteroleary@eircom.net] Website: Ballingeary and Inchigeela Local History Society


 * Established in 1991, our primary objective is to collect and make available to the public the history and traditions of of our area of West Cork.

Ballygarvan & District Local History Society Community Centre School Road Ballyduhig South Ballygarvan E-mail: [mailto:thomasfryan@ireland.com thomasfryan@ireland.com] Website: Ballygarvan & District Local History Society Website #2: Ballygarvan & District Local History Society


 * This Society organises lectures on topics of local and national history and site visits (outings) to places of historical interest in the County Cork area.

Bandon Local History Association (Cummann Seanchais na Banndan) Parish Center New Road Bandon Telephone: 023 8841015 E-mail: [mailto:cumannseanchais@eircom.net cumannseanchais@eircom.net] Website: Bandon Local History Association


 * The Association's aim is to encourage and promote the local history of the area. The aim of the website is to provide details on upcoming events and contacts for members of the association as well as an overview of the publications of the association.

Bantry Historical and Archaeological Society Bantry Library Bridge St Carrignagat, Bantry Telephone: 353 27 51246 E-mail: [mailto:bantryhistorical@gmail.com bantryhistorical@gmail.com] Email #2: [mailto:angelaodonovan8@gmail.com angelaodonovan8@gmail.com] Website: Bantry Historical and Archaeological Society Website #2: Bantry Historical and Archaeological Society


 * The Society, referred to as Bantry Historical Society, was set up by a small group of enthusiastic local people in 1978. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to these wonderful people for their foresight and commitment to researching local history, folklore and culture of the greater Bantry area and the Society continues to fulfil its initial remit of informing and researching

Beara Historical Society (Baile Chaisleáin Bhéarra) Bank Place Castletownbere Beara, West Cork E-mail: [mailto:info@bhs.ie info@bhs.ie] Website: Beara Historical Society


 * The numerous and diverse range of archaeological monuments such as burial tombs, ancient copper mines, and stone circles are our main source of information on the earliest inhabitants in Beara.

Bere Island Historical Society The Bere Island Heritage & Information Centre Ballynakilla Bere Island Telephone: 027 75956 E-mail: [mailto:biheritage@gmail.com biheritage@gmail.com] Website: Bere Island Historical Society


 * The Bere Island Heritage & Information Centre is the focal point for the conservation and enhancement of the Island’s unique heritage. It is home to The Bere Island Experience Exhibition detailing the unique history and lifestyle of Bere Island, as well as temporary themed exhibitions throughout the year.

Blackpool Historical Society 90 Great William O Brien Street Blackpool, Cork City Telephone: 086-0675808 E-mail: [mailto:noirin2@gmail.com noirin2@gmail.com] Website: Blackpool Historical Society


 * Blackpool Historical Society is a local history society in the historic suburb of Blackpool, Cork.

Blarney & District Historical Society Church of the Resurrection The Square Monacnapa, Blarney Telephone: 021 4381349/087-2153216 E-mail: [mailto:bg1@eircom.net bg1@eircom.net] Email #2: [mailto:bolstershalom@yahoo.ie	bolstershalom@yahoo.ie] Website: Blarney & District Historical Society


 * Formed in 1985, the Blarney & District Historical Society is a non-denominational and non-political organization which endeavours to record for posterity matters of local historical interest and also to preserve and protect local heritage.

Canovee Historical & Archaeological Society Canovee Hall Cannaway Telephone: 021 7336210 E-mail: [mailto:the-olong@esatclear.ie the-olong@esatclear.ie] Website: Canovee Historical & Archaeological Society


 * The Canovee Historical and Archaeological Society meets on the second Thursday of the month from September to April at Canovee Hall. Generally a guest speaker is invited to give a talk/lecture on local history, folklore or archaeology. In the summer time members usually have a field outing, sometimes in company with one of the other local societies, and visit one of the many interesting sites of historic importance in the district.

Carrigtwohill & District Historical Society St. David's Parish Centre Carrigtwohill Telephone: 086-2618034 E-mail: [mailto:olliesheehan1@gmail.com olliesheehan1@gmail.com] Website: Carrigtwohill & District Historical Society


 * Carrigtwohill and District Historical Society was set up to try to ensure that the local history and folklore of the area is preserved and protected.

Castlemagner Historical Society Castlemagner Community Hall Castlemagner E-mail: [mailto:query@edmondodonoghue.com query@edmondodonoghue.com] Website: Castlemagner Historical Society Website #2: Castlemagner Historical Society


 * A collection of local history, folklore, and events.

Charleville Heritage Society Charleville Chamber E-Charleville Enterprise Centre Charleville Business Park Bakers Rd Ballysallagh, Charleville Telephone: 063 33133 E-mail: [mailto:charlevilleheritage@gmail.com charlevilleheritage@gmail.com] Website: Charleville Heritage Society


 * The Charleville Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

Churchtown Historical & Heritage Society E-mail: [mailto:noellinehan123@gmail.com noellinehan123@gmail.com] Website: Churchtown Historical & Heritage Society

Cloyne Literary & Historical Society Harty's of Cloyne Church St Malapardas, Cloyne Telephone: 021-4667216 E-mail: [mailto:cloynehistoricalsociety@gmail.com cloynehistoricalsociety@gmail.com] Website: Cloyne Literary & Historical Society


 * Cloyne is a historically significant town in East Cork. The Literary & Historical Society has been in existence since 1977, has monthly meetings and lectures from guest speakers during the winter months and excursions to sites of historical interest during the summer.

Cork Genealogical Society Birch Room Rochestown Park Hotel Rochestown Rd Douglas E-mail: [mailto:corkgensoc@gmail.com corkgensoc@gmail.com] Website: Cork Genealogical Society


 * The Society was established in 1994 to promote the study of genealogy and related subjects as educational leisure pursuits available to all with Irish ancestry in the community. The society promotes an interest in genealogy by organizing open meetings, lectures, workshops, and exhibiting at relevant events in the city and county.

Cork Historical & Archaeological Society Crawford Art Gallery Emmett Pl City of Cork E-mail: [mailto:annegan23@gmail.com annegan23@gmail.com] Website: Cork Historical & Archaeological Society Website #2: Cork Historical & Archaeological Society


 * The Cork Historical and Archaeological Society was founded in 1891 at a particularly divisive time in Irish politics. Its members, drawn from diverse traditions, were united in a common interest in the history and prehistory of Cork and the new Society was welcomed as an augury of a more harmonious Ireland.

Cork South Parish Historical Society St John's Central College Sawmill Street Ballintemple, Cork E-mail: [mailto:rherlihy@eircom.net rherlihy@eircom.net] Website: Cork South Parish Historical Society

Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage Clonakilty Parish Centre Western Rd Maulnaskehy, Clonakilty Telephone: 086-2202029 E-mail: [mailto:duchasclonheritagepro@gmail.com duchasclonheritagepro@gmail.com] Website: Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage Website #2: Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage


 * Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is a community organisation which seeks to foster an interest in local history, archaeology, and heritage in Clonakilty town and its environs through public lectures, field trips, guided walks, and a variety of other mediums. The organisation encourages and facilitates research by its members and the community at large, in order to better understand and preserve our local heritage, and to make it accessible to local and wider audiences for education, inspiration, and enjoyment.

Dunmanway Historical Association Heritage Centre Main Street Dunmanway Telephone: 023-8856508 E-mail: [mailto:normawilson31@gmail.com normawilson31@gmail.com] Website: Dunmanway Historical Association Website #2: Dunmanway Historical & Cultural Association


 * Dunmanway Historical Association was founded in 2003 with the aim of promoting an interest in the history of Dunmanway and its hinterland. The primary objects of the Association are to investigate and research any matters, books, or other material likely to yield historical information, and to collect and publish material of local interest to its members and the public in general.

Glanmire Heritage Society Riverstown Community Centre Old School House Church Hill Riverstown, Glanmire Telephone: 021-4821333 E-mail: [mailto:glanmireheritagesociety@gmail.com glanmireheritagesociety@gmail.com] Website: Glanmire Heritage Society Website #2: Glanmire Heritage Society


 * Glanmire Heritage Society was set up in 1984 to promote and preserve the history and heritage of the Riverstown / Glanmire area.

Inniscarra Historical Society Inniscarra Community Centre Ballyanly Cross Inniscarra Telephone: 086 0621947 E-mail: [mailto:admin@inniscarra.org admin@inniscarra.org] Email #2: [mailto:richard.murphy@inniscarra.org richard.murphy@inniscarra.org] Website: Inniscarra Historical Society


 * The Society has been formed 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.

Kilbrittain Historical Society Kilbrittain Community Hall Kilbrittain E-mail: [mailto:triona310@yahoo.co.uk triona310@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Kilbrittain Historical Society


 * Kilbrittain Historical Society was formed in 2015 with the aim of organising historical talks and trips for its members.

Kinsale History Society Michael Collins Centre Temperance Hall Market Quay Sleveen, Kinsale Telephone: 086-8267656 E-mail: [mailto:dermotryankinsale@gmail.com dermotryankinsale@gmail.com] Website: Kinsale and District History Society

Knockraha History and Heritage Society Knockraha Community Centre Ballynanelagh, Knockraha Telephone: 087 9864177 E-mail: [mailto:sheilajimfitzgerald@yahoo.co.uk sheilajimfitzgerald@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Knockraha History and Heritage Society Website #2: Knockraha History and Heritage Society


 * The Knockraha History and Heritage Society exists to keep the local people informed of historical matters as well as looking after historical sites in the area.

Mallow Field Club (Mallow Archaeological and Historical Society) Saint Mary's Church Main St Mallow E-mail: [mailto:mallow@historicsociety.com mallow@historicsociety.com] Email #2: [mailto:michaelreidy1@gmail.com michaelreidy1@gmail.com] Website: Mallow Field Club Website #2: Mallow Archaeological and Historical Society


 * The Mallow Field Club is a non-profit organization promoting the gathering and dissemination of information on the history and archaeology of the area around Mallow in North Cork through field trips, lectures, and the publication of an annual journal.

Mitchelstown Heritage Society Mitchelstown Town Hall 25 Thomas St Ballinwillin, Mitchelstown E-mail: [mailto:mitownheritage@gmail.com mitownheritage@gmail.com] Website: Mitchelstown Heritage Society


 * Mitchelstown Heritage Society was founded in 1995. It works to promote the local history of our community and protect our wonderful heritage. The protection, promotion, and future of our heritage, built, natural, folklore, photographs, and all matters historic.

Muskerry Local History Society Rugby Club Tanner Park Ballincollig E-mail: [mailto:muskerryhistory@gmail.com muskerryhistory@gmail.com] Website: Muskerry Local History Society


 * Muskerry Local History Society is based in Ballincollig-Ovens and surrounding areas. Ballincollig Heritage Association merged with Muskerry Local History Society in 2013.

Rosscarbery and District Historical Society Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery, West Cork Website: Rosscarbery and District Historical Society

Shandon Area History Group COFFA House Church Street Cork E-mail: [mailto:info@shandonareahistorygroup.com info@shandonareahistorygroup.com] Email #2: [mailto:graciecork@gmail.com graciecork@gmail.com] Website: Shandon Area History Group

Skibbereen & District Historical Society West Cork Hotel Ilen St Skibbereen E-mail: [mailto:ericthreapleton@hotmail.com ericthreapleton@hotmail.com] Website: Skibbereen & District Historical Society


 * The Skibbereen and District Historical Society is based in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. The Society was founded in January 2002 with the aim of encouraging interest in the history of West Cork and the Skibbereen area in particular.

St. Anne's Heritage and Historical Society Mallow E-mail: [mailto:info@visitmallow.ie info@visitmallow.ie] Website: St. Anne's Heritage and Historical Society Mallow


 * In 1998, a group of Mallow and district residents who were all actively interested in the history and heritage of the area founded the St Anne’s Society. What brought them together was not just their mutual interest in the subject, but a realisation that the results of their freelance efforts should be available to a wide audience, and for others to access easily in future years. The best way to make this information available would be to bring together visual static and interactive displays of historical events to one physical, permanent location. The ideal solution would be to establish a Heritage Centre within or very close to Mallow Town. Since 1998, membership has grown steadily and has attracted interest from well beyond Ireland. The role currently stands at around sixty members. The group is actively engaged in the measurement and recording of many historical sites. A vast quantity of written information is available on all aspects of the town and its hinterland.

Togher Historical Association Togher Community Centre Togher Rd Lehenagh Beg, Cork Website: Togher Historical Association Website #2: Togher Historical Association


 * Togher Historical Association's mission is to research the rich history of the Togher district, by study, interviews, and extensive fieldwork.

West Cork Historical Society Website: West Cork Historical Society Website #2: West Cork Historical Society


 * We meet six times a year (or so) to listen to (and occasionally heckle) the writers of historical research pertaining to the West Cork area. Venues vary.

Whitegate & Aghada Historical Society Aghada GAA Club Páirc Liam Uí Riain Rostellan E-mail: [mailto:joan.rockley@gmail.com joan.rockley@gmail.com]


 * The Society was founded in 1988 and has a long standing, interactive association with the local community which has given strong support to its activities over the years. The range of interests of the Society is ever expanding and new members are always welcome.

Youghal Celebrates History Mall Arts Centre The Mall Youghal-Lands Youghal Telephone: 087 9666554 E-mail: [mailto:ytta@eirmail.com ytta@eirmail.com] Website: Youghal Celebrates History Website #2: Youghal Celebrates History


 * We are a voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting our unique heritage in this wonderful walled port town. Youghal was an important administrative and commercial centre in the late Medieval period and up to the 19th century.