In this episode, I speak with members of the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower Committee about their journey to restore the Napoleonic Old Head Signal Tower (over 220 years old) and honour the story of RMS Lusitania. This is a non profit community project managed by local volunteers. The group has worked tirelessly to preserve this important heritage, winning multiple awards along the way. The project has recently secured planning permission for its final phase to build a dedicated Lusitania Museum onsite.

The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower is open 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm until Sunday 2 November 2025. Reopening March 2026.

For more information, visit http://www.oldheadofkinsale.com/

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Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.

This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.

This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.

Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

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In this episode, I’m joined by Finola Finlay from Roaringwater Journal to talk about her blog series Saints and Soupers. We explore the legacy of Rev. William Fisher, the church he built during the Famine on the Mizen Peninsula, and the stories that surround him.

For more information, visit https://roaringwaterjournal.com/

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Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.

This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.

This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.

Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gormú offers daily eco-adventures along the rugged West Cork coastline, blending outdoor experiences with captivating storytelling. In this episode, I’m joined by Conor Ó Buachalla, co-founder of Gormú, who shares how folklore and placenames shape their tours, and why keeping the Irish language accessible and visible is central to connecting more deeply with our cultural heritage.

For more information, visit https://www.gormu.com/

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Whether it’s uncovering folklore rooted in the landscape or highlighting community museums and heritage society projects, Cork Chronicles captures the voices and places that make County Cork’s heritage special.

This is local history told by local people — follow @corkchroniclespodcast on Instagram for all the details on upcoming episodes.

This podcast is brought to you by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence with Cork County Council, Shannon Forde.

Contact: heritagespecialistcork@gmail.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.