Saturday 1st July – Sunday 2nd July
US Navy on Bere Island Centenary Event
Throughout the weekend an exhibition of photographs of the US Navy on Bere Island will take place in the Bere Island Heritage Centre.
Saturday 1st July:
2.30pm at the Heritage Centre
Military historian and conflict archaeologist Damien Shiels will give a talk on the presence of the US Navy in Cork in 1917. Free event.
6.30pm at the Heritage Centre
Island historian Ted Sullivan will give a talk on the US Navy presence on Bere Island and the impact on island life. Free event.
8.30pm at the Heritage Centre
Cuigear – an evening of traditional Irish music and song. Admission €5.
Sunday 2nd July:
11.30am meet outside Murphy’s Shop, Rerrin
Guided walk with island historian Barry Hanley around Bere Island’s military fortifications. Free event
Saturday 8th July
Bere Island Midsummer Run
5k race starts at 1.00pm, 10k race starts at 1.10pm
A 5km and 10km road race, around an AAI registered course on the eastern end of Bere Island. Registration can be done online or on the day, €20 for the adult race, or €5 for walkers. An underage fun-run will also take place. For further details see Bere Island Midsummer Run Facebook page.
Tuesday 11th July – Thursday 13th July
Children’s Summer Camp
For age groups 6 years to 16. Activities to include arts and crafts, sports and seashore activities. Prices are €5 per child per day, and €12 for a family of three per day. To book contact Tim 027 75099.
Monday 17th July – Saturday 22nd July
Swim Week hosted by Irish Water Safety
Includes swimming lessons, lifesaving, water confidence and water safety.
Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August
Sailing Week
Hosted by Bere Island Water Sports Club. For further details see the Club’s Facebook page. NB Sailing week is now fully booked.
Tuesday 1st August – Thursday 3rd August
Children’s Summer Camp
For age groups 6 years to 16. Activities to include arts and crafts, sports and seashore activities. Prices are €5 per child per day, and €12 for a family of three per day. To book contact Tim 027 75099.
Tuesday 8th August – Sunday 13th August
Bere Island Festival
A full programme of events will be announced shortly, and will include regular events such as the Children’s Sports Day, Adults and Children’s Biathlon, Children’s Talent contest and watersports events including the raft race, kayaking, swimming competition etc.
Tuesday 8th August – Thursday 10th August
Children’s Summer Camp
For age groups 6 years to 16. Activities to include arts and crafts, sports and seashore activities. Prices are €5 per child per day, and €12 for a family of three per day. To book contact Tim 027 75099.
Saturday 19th August – Sunday 27th August
Heritage Week
Tuesday 22nd August: 11am at The Bakehouse, Rerrin
Learn how to make Bere Island blackberry jam with Edel Murphy. Free event, booking essential on 027 75099.
Wednesday 23rd August: 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Heritage Centre
Illustrated talk on beekeeping with island beekeeper Barry Hanley.
Free event. Free event.
Thursday 24th August: 11.00am meet outside Murphy’s Shop, Rerrin.
Guided walk around Bere Island’s WW1 military fortifications with islander Chris Sullivan. Free event.
Saturday 26th August: 2.00pm Lecture Theatre, Rerrin
Turf Projects – art project exploring the unique colour palette of the Bere Island landscape. Free event.
Saturday 26th August: 7.30pm Lecture Theatre, Rerrin
The Moon from Bere Island. Illustrated talk and moon viewing with the Cork Astronomy Club. Free event.
Friday 22nd September – Sunday 24th September
Music and Silence Festival
For details and bookings please contact Theresa Hobbs at theresawccm@gmail.com or 0861621803. More details will follow on the Bere Island Heritage Centre Facebook page.
Saturday 7th October – Sunday 8th October
Walking Festival
Explore the length and breadth of Bere Island, taking in some spectacular scenery with a series of guided walks – or explore the island’s unique history and landscape in your own time.
Don’t forget, the Bere Island parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9.30am.
