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The County Cork Heritage Unit is excited to announce the launch of the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) in County Cork.  

This year’s theme invites you to explore the traditions and practices, knowledge and skills passed down through generations.  National Heritage Week 2023 in County Cork will see over 130 events right throughout the county, surpassing the number of events held in the county during 2022.   

After a hugely successful exhibition in August last year, the National Archives brings the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 back to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty for the month of August 2023.

The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has launched a new guide map offering an introduction to the archaeology of East and North Cork.

Cork County Council has announced a total of €93,309 in funding for 42 projects and initiatives under the 2023 County Cork Heritage and Commemorations Grant Schemes.

Cork County Council has launched a Historic Town Map of Fermoy. The informative illustrated map highlights key heritage sites and buildings in the town, offering a self-guided user-friendly informative tour of Fermoy.

Seven important archaeological conservation projects in Cork County are set to receive over €430,000 from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the 2023 Community Monuments Fund.

An investment of €556,654 has been announced for Cork County under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and Historic Structures Fund (HSF), two heritage funding schemes run by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in association with the country’s 31 Local Authorities.

Cork County Council has launched a series of resources offering advice on how to care for historic monuments, ruins and headstones.

Cork County Council has announced the opening of the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme and the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme for 2023. These schemes seek to recognise the heritage of the county, the numerous groups who actively engage with their local heritage, and those dedicated to commemorating the centenary of the War of Independence and Civil War.

In celebration of National Tree Week 2023, Cork County Council is offering a limited number of native trees to schools, community groups, and organisations.