Cox Family Donations to the Association

During the 17th,18th and 19th centuries the Cox Family was the landlord of Dunmanway and the surrounding area. In the 19th century many of the family emigrated to the U.S.A. when the estate was sold. In recent years some of the descendants of those who emigrated visited Dunmanway. In  Apr...

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New Crest


The MacCarthys of Cork Cultural Weekend

The MacCarthys of Cork Cultural and Historical Weekend took place at the Parkway Hotel Dunmanway from Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June, 2013. This event was organised by the Dunmanway Historical Association with the support of the UCC. School of History. According to an ancient manurcript, this pa...

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Evelyn and Tom Coveny presenting the Hovenden Painting


Historical Association receives copy of Hovenden Painting.

Cutting the Cake

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Folders and Posters

Since the foundation of the Historical Association in 2003, the members have been researching, collecting and recording information regarding the Dunmanway area and its surrounds. Now in 2010 there are Posters and Folders in the Heritage Centre where the information has been recorded. The public ar...

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