Blarney Historical Society

The next meeting of the Blarney Historical Society will take place in Scoil Mhuire gan Smál on Thursday 7th November 2023 @ 8pm.

An Illustrated Lecture Titled:   ‘Skellig Michael and Archaeology’

Speaker is John Sheehan - Senior Lecturer & Current Head of Archaeology Dept UCC.

Everybody welcome.             Non-members €4.

            Web-site: www.blarneyhistory.ie

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Guest Speaker: John Sheehan, Senior Lecturer & Current Head of Archaeology Dept UCC.

Skellig Michael, a Monastic Settlement dates back to the 6th century; however, one can find legendary accounts which date to pagan times, back in 1400 BC. The most westerly sacred site in Europe. The magazine ‘History Ireland’ has questioned whether its World Heritage status is under threat. The fragile hermitage on the South Peak is being constantly monitored but because of the difficult climb, it appears very few people ever bother to go there.

Web-site: www.blarneyhistory.ie

Enquiries to Brian Gabriel on 087 2153216 or email   wbriangabriel@gmail.com)