West Cork

History Festival

A feast of intellectual delights with a wide variety of topics and speakers exploring local, national and international dimensions of our fascinating history.

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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

January 1, 2025

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

December 20, 2024

2025 Festival

October 20, 2024

West Cork History Festival featured on RTE’s History Show

October 10, 2024

Two months on…

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