Category Archives: Local History

A Day in Templebreedy Group of Parishes

Posted on December 6, 2021 by mediaccr

“People and Places” is back this week with a video from Templebreedy Group of Parishes. The Rev. Isobel Jackson shows us around Holy Trinity Church and the famine graveyard in Crosshaven. You can watch the video here.

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“People and Places” this week in Christ Church, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Posted on November 15, 2021 by mediaccr

The Rev. Gary Paulsen shows us Christ Church, Fermoy in this week’s video of “People and Places”. He also talks about the Union of Parishes and some of the town of Fermoy’s history. Watch the video here and make sure … Continue reading →

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A Gem in West Cork – St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery

Posted on September 13, 2021 by mediaccr

In this week’s “People and Places” video, the Very Rev. Christopher Peters shows us around St Fachtna’s Cathedral in Rosscarbery. In this video he talks about the history of the cathedral and about his time as Dean of Ross and … Continue reading →

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“People and Places” St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal

Posted on August 30, 2021 by mediaccr

The interactive experience and audio tour at St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal, Co. Cork has attracted many visitors since its installation in May 2021. In this week’s episode of “People and Places” Canon Andrew Orr offers us a taste … Continue reading →

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Heritage Week at St Coleman’s Church, Macroom

Posted on August 25, 2021 by mediaccr

As part of Heritage Week, environmental educator Ted Cook gave a talk in the grounds of St Coleman’s Church, Macroom on Sunday 15th August. It was a fascinating look into the history of the church, which closed in the early … Continue reading →

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