Cork County’s Colourful Heritage Book Returns

Following the success of Cork County Council’s original ‘The Colourful Heritage of County Cork’ bilingual colouring book, a second volume has now been launched as part of the Council’s ‘Keep Well’ wellbeing campaign.

Volume Two of the popular series features 30 brand new sites from across the county, from Bandon and Buttevant to Kanturk and Youghal. Supported by The Heritage Council and the Creative Ireland Programme, the publication is bilingual in both Irish and English and covers a wide range of culture and heritage, from craft and archaeology to biodiversity and maritime heritage.

Members of the public were invited to contribute drawings of heritage and cultural sites, while the Council also worked with illustrators to complete the latest addition to ‘The Heritage of County Cork’ series, combining culture and heritage with colour and creativity.

Welcoming the publication, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley said

“This fantastic publication provides Corkonians near and far, and prospective future visitors, the opportunity to connect with the heritage of Cork County from the comfort of home. Thanks to the amazing public contribution there are illustrations for all ages and abilities, as well as fascinating insights into our heritage. Whether you’re looking for a quiet activity for yourself, or a fun family night, ‘The Colourful Heritage of County Cork Volume Two’ is an excellent companion to switching off, keeping well and staying active during the restrictions.”

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey noted

“Cork County Council is committed to preserving, promoting and supporting our heritage in all its forms. The size of Cork County means we have a rich diversity of built, natural and cultural heritage to celebrate in our communities. This latest publication will provide a great resource for the people of Cork and future visitors for years to come.”

The Colourful Heritage of County Cork - Volume Two is available to download on Cork County Council’s website at www.corkcoco.ie. A limited number of printed copies are available free of charge. To request a copy of the new release or the original publication, simply email cork.heritage@corkcoco.ie.

The publication forms part of Cork County Council’s “Keep Well” Campaign, which aims to provide resources, advice and support on maintaining mental and physical health this winter. These resources are available on https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/keeping-well-your-community and are promoted across the Council’s social media channels.

To download a pdf version of Cork County’s Colourful Heritage Book Returns click here.

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Tá an Leabhar Oidhreachta "Dúchas Dathannach Chontae Chorcaí" ar ais.

Tar éis an ratha a bhí ar an gcéad imleabhar dathúcháin dátheangach Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí ‘The Colourful Heritage of County Cork/Dúchas Dathannach Chontae Chorcaí’, seoltar an dara himleabhar anois mar chuid d’fheachtas folláine ‘Keep Well’ na Comhairle.

In Imleabhar a Dó den tsraith tá 30 suíomh úrnua ó gach cearn den chontae, ó Dhroichead na Bandan agus Cill na Mallach go Ceann Toirc agus Eochaill. Le tacaíocht ón gComhairle Oidhreachta agus ó Chlár Éire Ildánach, tá an foilseachán dátheangach i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla agus clúdaíonn sé raon leathan cultúir agus oidhreachta, ó cheardaíocht agus sheandálaíocht go bithéagsúlacht agus oidhreacht mhuirí.

Tugadh cuireadh do bhaill an phobail líníochtaí de shuíomhanna oidhreachta agus cultúrtha a sheoladh chugainn, agus leo siúd d’oibrigh an Chomhairle le maisitheoirí chun an leagan is déanaí den tsraith ‘Dúchas Dathannach Chontae Chorcaí’ a chur i gcrích, ag comhcheangal an chultúir agus na hoidhreachta le dath agus cruthaitheacht.

Ag fáiltiú roimh an bhfoilseachán, deir Méara Chontae Chorcaí, an Clr. Mary Linehan Foley

“Tugann an foilseachán iontach seo an deis do Chorcaígh ó chian agus ó chóngar, agus do chuairteoirí ionchasacha amach anseo, nasc a dhéanamh le hoidhreacht Chontae Chorcaí ó chompord an bhaile. A bhuíochas leis an ionchur iontach ón bpobal tá léaráidí ann do gach aois agus cumas, chomh maith le léargas suimiúil ar ár n-oidhreacht. Cibé an bhfuil tú ag lorg gníomhaíocht chiúin duit féin, nó oíche spraíúil teaghlaigh, is compánach den scoth é ‘Dúchas Dathannach Chontae Chorcaí - Imleabhar a Dó’ chun tú féin a coimeád go maith agus gníomhach le linn na srianta. "

Thug Príomhfheidhmeannach Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí, Tim Lucey fé ndeara

“Tá Comhairle Contae Chorcaí tiomanta ár n-oidhreacht a chaomhnú, a chur chun cinn agus tacú léi i ngach foirm. Mar gheall ar cé chomh mór is atá Contae Chorcaí tá éagsúlacht shaibhir oidhreachta tógtha, nádúrtha agus cultúrtha againn le ceiliúradh inár bpobail. Cuirfidh an foilseachán is déanaí seo acmhainn iontach ar fáil do mhuintir Chorcaí agus do chuairteoirí amach anseo ar feadh na mblianta atá le teacht. "

Tá "Dúchas Dathannach Chontae Chorcaí- Imleabhar a Dó" ar fáil le híoslódáil ar shuíomh Gréasáin Chomhairle Contae Chorcaí ag www.corkcoco.ie. Tá líon teoranta cóipeanna clóite ar fáil saor in aisce. Chun cóip den eisiúint nua seo nó an chéad imleabhar a iarraidh, ní gá ach ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig cork.heritage@corkcoco.ie.

Tá an foilseachán mar chuid d’Fheachtas “Keep Well” de chuid Comhairle Contae Chorcaí, a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aici acmhainní, comhairle agus tacaíocht a sholáthar maidir le sláinte mheabhrach agus choirp a chothabháil an geimhreadh seo. Tá na hacmhainní seo ar fáil ar https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/keeping-well-your-community agus cuirtear chun cinn iad ar fud bhealaí meán sóisialta na Comhairle.