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Collecting Cork's Stories for 30 Years

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James Furey @furryjams.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We did a thing and we are very proud of if it. If you are in Cork and want to check Irelands first permanent LGBTQ exhibition then get your asses to the public museum in Fitzgerald's park
We were always here: Cork LGBTQ exhibition at cork public museum 


#SpéirghormVisitors at the We were always here: Cork LGBTQ exhibition at cork public museum 


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Yay Cork @yaycork.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Our little city is set to become the first city in the world outside the US to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag 🌈
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An incredible piece of LGBTI+ history arrives in Cork from San Francisco this week - Yay Cork
A week-long programme of events has been organised across Cork City from August 17th to 24th to celebrate the flag’s arrival.
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Cork Folklore Project @corkfolklore.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This should be interesting
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Cork Folklore Project @corkfolklore.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who came to our @heritagecouncil.ie Heritage Week event this morning. Delighted to share our stories. And thanks to Liam, as always, for adding his personal experiences.
Cork Folklore Project Listening Event AudienceJames Furey presenting at the Heritage Week event at Cork Folklore Project
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Heritage Week at UCC Library starts here! Go behind the scenes of the 1916 Proclamation Discover digital heritage technologies Explore the history of handwriting Join our Heritage at Risk live panel discussion All events are FREE and open to the public. Reserve your seat in @ucclibrary bio.
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Cork Folklore Project @corkfolklore.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Heritage week event @heritagecouncil.ie James is currently overseeing our Listening in Place project. Come along to hear more about how we intend to bring the stories back to the people
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are delighted to announce our programme of events for National Heritage Week 2026! Restoring an original 1916 Proclamation, a C17th Handwriting workshop, and a Live Podcast based on this years theme - Heritage At Risk! Free and open to all! @judesherry.bsky.social @corkfolklore.bsky.social
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Crawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
☘️ Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir! We wish everyone a very happy #StPatrick’sDay! Here is our very own Saint Patrick from the collection; look closely at the bottom to see one of the saint’s banished snakes as well as some shamrock details. #CrawfordArtGallery #LáFhéilePádraig
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Cork Folklore Project @corkfolklore.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
With measles once again making headlines, we’re highlighting our Science Foundation–funded Catching Stories project and the role storytelling can play in understanding science and public health. @researchireland.ie @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social
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Measles - 'Catching Stories' of infectious disease in Ireland
Measles; history and prevention Measles (caused by infection with the measles virus) is one of the world’s most contagious diseases; one case of measles can infect 12-18 unvaccinated people. Measles s...
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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Celebrate St Brigid’s Day! Learn to make a traditional St Brigid’s Cross with Museum Educator Tom Doyle below or join us in person at Workshops at 2pm & 3:30pm, Sat 31 Jan 2026 at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park. Explore more Brigid events across our sites 👉 youtu.be/DMYYaaV2-Sw
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How to make a 3 Armed St Brigid's Cross with Straw
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Ruairi Dubh @ruairidubh.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
✨Rory Gallagher, Cork City 1981✨🇮🇪🍀☀️🏮🎸🫀♦️
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Cork Folklore Project @corkfolklore.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Fun/frustrating Cork themed geoguesser game.
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Cork Guesser - Historic Photo Guessing Game
Guess the when and where of historic photos from Cork. Can you beat my score?
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Pirate.ie @pirate.ie · 14/01/2026
From our early #Cork series, this is a recording of the lunchtime show on Radio City from spring 1981. #pirate #radio pirate.ie/archive/earl...
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Early Cork series: Lunchtime shows on Radio City - Irish Pirate Radio Audio Archive
This recording of Cork pirate Radio City was made in spring 1981, about seven months after the station went on the air. Up first is the end of Mark Lawrence’s mid-morning programme. He is followed by ...
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Cork Folklore Project @corkfolklore.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We are 30 this year. So, watch this space for news on events and other cool Cork stuff. Please spread the word
Dot Matrix light sign on the front of a Building at Patrick's Quay, Cork City. The sign reads "Daphne Will you marry me?"
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