Monday 18th November Bere Island Projects GroupTo mark the 70th anniversary of the Bere Island Grotto, a short service and blessing will be held at the Grotto next Thursday November 21st at 12.45pm, all are welcome to attend. Castletownbere Development AssociationCastletownbere Development Association have announced a number of key events coming up in the town over the …
Bere Island Projects Group CLG will hold their AGM on Wednesday 13th November at 7.00pm in the Community Centre, Bere Island. All are welcome to attend. If you do not receive BIPG’s regular text message and wish to do so, please contact the office to be added to the list.
In conjunction with Creative Places West Cork Islands, Bere Island Projects Group will host an exhibition Sweet Home Sweet by Jane Hayes on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October at the Bere Island Community Centre. The exhibition is work with and for young children and families. Jane will also host workshops on the same weekend, …
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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Older people in the community are invited to come along to the Beara Community Gathering at the Berehaven Lodge, Castletownbere on October 4th at 12.30pm. There will be a three-course meal, live music, dancing and a raffle. Booking is essential by contacting Oscar Daly on 027 75099.
The annual Mass at the Holy Year Cross will take place on Saturday August 3rd at 2.00pm
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.
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.
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
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 …
Bere Island Projects Group have been awarded €72,693 of CLÁR funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development to purchase an electric wheelchair accessible bus and install a PV charging point at the island community centre. The funding was announced by Minister Heather Humphreys, as part of an overall €412,000 funding package for eleven …
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The 2021 Bere Island Christmas Newsletter is now on sale from Murphys Shop, Bere Island and SuperValu, Castletownbere, priced €5. The newsletter is produced by Bere Island Projects Group who would like to extend their thanks to all those who contributed to it.
To commemorate the centenary of the Bere Island Internment Camp, Bere Island Projects Group CLG have produced a short film recounting the history of the camp, the stories of the men who were interned there and some daring escapes. The film will be available to view from 9am on Monday September 27th 2021 on the …
The Bere Island Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) will soon be discussing energy conservation and generation in relation to the Energy Master Plan which is currently being created for Bere Island. Information on the links below gives details on Electricity and how the benefits of a solar PV system for you home on the island.
Bere Island, are one of seven island communities in West Cork who are set to benefit from a three-year €450,000 programme to develop and sustain new creative opportunities for all age groups, through the Arts Council’s ‘Creative Places Programme’. ‘The Creative Places, West Cork Islands’ programme is an innovative development and community engagement project that …
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The Beara based Peninsula Players will perform Sharon by Katie Holly this Sunday May 2nd at 8pm on Bere Island Community Radio. Tune into 100.1FM locally or online here
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
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.
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.
The 2024 Bere island Family Festival will run from August 6th to 11th.
