West Cork

History Festival

Our annual Festival explores local, national and international dimensions of Ireland's fascinating history with a wide variety of topics and speakers. This year we have two Festival events, one on 9 June in Dublin and one on 9 August in West Cork.

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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

Caroline Campbell, Director of The National Gallery of Ireland talking about the Gallery's role in Irish Life at WCHF 2024.

Latest News

April 2, 2025

2025 Festival

April 1, 2025

Some spring historical reads, watches & listens

January 1, 2025

A very Happy New Year from all of us at the West Cork History Festival

November 24, 2024

A selection of interesting historical reads including ancient figs, Irish foxes, PG Wodehouse and a Troubles era television

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