West Cork

History Festival

Our annual history festival explores local, national and international dimensions

of Ireland's history with a wide variety of topics and speakers.

Our 2026 Festival will take place from 7-9 August.

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Missed out on last year's festival? Visit our Patreon shop to access video recordings of the 2023 speakers and panel discussions.

Watch Online

2023 Festival Highlights

A selection of videos from the 2023 Festival are now available to watch, including Tánaiste Micheál Martin's opening address filmed at Inish Beg Estate.

Looking Back

Video of the Month

Our Ireland and Neutrality event at the Royal Irish Academy featuring Misha Glenny, filmed in May 2025.

Latest News

September 30, 2025

Festival speaker shortlisted for Wolfson History Prize

September 15, 2025

Conor Gearty 1957-2025

September 3, 2025

2025 Festival

June 11, 2025

Ireland & Neutrality event at RIA in Dublin

West Cork History Festival 2023

The 2023 festival featured a full programme across two separate venues at the beautiful Inish Beg Estate, as well as a Festival concert and Festival field trips. Click the links below to learn about the latest festival edition.

TALKS

CONCERT

FIELD TRIPS