Description: 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 Bantry and its environs.
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Bantry Historical Society welcomes all with an interest in history
Bantry Historical and Archaeological 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.
The Society continues to fulfil its initial remit of informing and researching Bantry and its environs. Our lecture programme has covered many diverse topics while our outings to sites of interest are always well attended and greatly enjoyed. Our museum goes from strength to strength and attracts many hundreds of visitors to browse its rich holdings.