By Dan Walsh
We will all be hearing lots about Heritage Week in the coming days as the annual event swings into place and there is so much to look out for, but one event with the ‘not to be missed’ tag happens in Ballymurn Hall at 6.45pm next Wednesday where the Ballymurn Heritage Group is hosting a Heritage Evening with an interesting programme of events.
It all kicks off with a visit to the Maher Mausoleum, historian Brian Ó Cléirigh will extend the knowledge of local history, there is a fascinating launch of the QR (stands for ‘quick response’ and is in common use on mobile devices) Code of inscriptions for Kilmallock Cemetery and a display of photos and items from Kilmallock House dating back to 1800.
Incidentally, I paid a brief visit to Kilmallock Cemetery this afternoon where the locals were dressing the graves of their loved ones for the annual Patron which takes place today (Sunday).
Kilmallock House was built by the Huguenot family of Peare, started in 1714, and the family lived there for 250 years! Richard Peare married in 1750, and his name is still clearly visible on the family tomb in the older part of the graveyard.
Add on a vintage car and tractor display, traditional music and free refreshments for all; what better way to spend an August Wednesday evening? All are welcome.
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