Bere Island 5 Mile 2024
The Bere Island 5 Mile Road Race 2024 will take place on 19th October 2024. This is the 3rd race of the Beara AC Beara Series. For more information please visit: Eventmaster Bere Island 5 Mile
Bere Island Community Update
Job Vacancy: Project Co-Ordinator with The Bere Island Projects Group CLG
The Bere Island Projects Group CLG wish to invite applications for the position of a full time (35 hours per week) Project Co-Ordinator with the group. The Bere Island Projects Group CLG is an island Community Development Project based on Bere Island, Co Cork working in the area of community and island development across Bere, …
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Bere Island Christmas Newsletter 2024
It’s that time of year again, Bere Island Projects Group are starting work on the 2024 Christmas Newsletter and are seeking contributions. The deadline is Friday 25th October 2024 and items should be sent to Helen Riddell at bereconservation@gmaill.com or dropped into the Projects Group office.
National Heritage Week
As ever, Bere island Projects Group are have a full programme for National Heritage Week 2024. As well as our ‘in person’ events we also have an online guide to the heritage of St Michael’s Holy Well.
Bere Island Family Festival
The 2024 Bere island Family Festival will run from August 6th to 11th.
Holy Year Cross Mass
The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will take place on Saturday August 3rd at 2.00pm
CPR Training
Bere Island First Responder Group are running a free hands-only CPR course on Wednesday August 7th in the Community Centre at 10.00am and at 2.00pm. The course is open to all island residents and visitors to the island. Booking is essential by contacting Theresa on 086 1621803.
West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival
We are delighted to be hosting the West Cork Fit Up Theatre Festival on Bere Island again this summer. Performances will take place on the following dates at the Lecture Theatre, Rerrin. Saturday 13th JulySaturday 20th JulySaturday 27th JulySaturday 3rd August All performances start at 8.00pm, doors open from 7.30pm. Tickets are €15 each.
John Walsh RIP
As a mark of respect to our friend and former colleague, John Walsh, the offices of Bere Island Projects Group will be closed on Wednesday 26th June 2024. May John Rest in Peace
Bere Island Military Heritage Festival
The 2024 Bere Island Military Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June at the Drill Hall Rerrin, and features a packed programme of speakers along with an exhibition on the island’s military heritage. Bere Island is one of the most fortified islands in Western Europe and has featured in a …