Explore northside heritage at exhibition in Cork City Hall

NORTHSIDE historian Richard T. Cooke is encouraging locals and local groups to get along to an exhibition this Saturday that is sure to feature items of historical interest to the Shandon and Blackpool areas.

He told The Echo: “History is all around us. It’s alive. It’s continuously evolving. Since the dawn of time, humankind has been recording history on cave walls, rocks and wood for future generations and Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition, which is supported by Cork City Council, Cork County Council and Cork Lions Club, is carrying on this grand tradition.

“This unique annual educational family exhibition was established in recognition of the importance of our history and the great need for heritage societies and organisations throughout Cork city and county to join forces and come together under one roof to showcase their own unique heritage.

“These heritage societies at the grass roots level are the bread and butter of our rich, colourful heritage, tradition and culture. 

"The great voluntary endeavour of these passionate heritage ambassadors, who are the guardians of our rich inheritance, will be showcased at Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition. You’ll be left with no doubt that they are proud and loud of their rich heritage and can rest assured that our beautiful Cork city and the picturesque beauty of county Cork is in safe hands as we pass the red and white flag of our heritage, tradition and culture onto the next generation.

“The goal of Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition is to encourage parishes in Cork City and County to establish their own historical societies to promote our unique heritage locally, nationally and internationally as a parish without a past is like a person without a memory.” 

The Annual Educational Heritage Family Festival – Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition will take place in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork, on Saturday, September 30th next and will run from 11am to 5pm.

For further info, email: richardtcooke@yahoo.com / Conor Nelliganat corkheritage@corkcoco.ie. Admission is free.