The Old Barracks Cahersiveen

01/06/2026

✍️ 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀

We are delighted to host this upcoming creative writing workshop in partnership with Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality.

Whether you are an experienced writer, enjoy putting pen to paper from time to time, or simply want to explore your creativity in a welcoming environment, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, share ideas and be inspired by the stories and experiences that shape our communities.

Places are limited and advance booking is recommended.

🔗 Book your place:
https://smashingtimes.ie/event/tintreach-creative-writing-workshop/

30/05/2026

Creative Writing Workshop conducted to support and facilitate collaboration between artists, creative practitioners and local communities in Uíbh Ráthach

27/05/2026

16/04/2026

Experience The Art of Trees live in Valentia Island and Waterville, County Kerry Experience The Art of Trees at St John the Baptist Church, Valentia Island on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 7pm. An immersive performance blending theatre, poetry and music, followed by a community discussion on prot

01/04/2026

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗻

Step inside 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 — a building that has stood watch over the town for generations — and uncover the stories, characters and moments that shaped this corner of the Skellig Coast.

From 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to immersive experiences, it’s more than a visit — it’s a deeper connection to place.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽? Book ahead and make the most of your time in town.

www.theoldbarracks.net

30/03/2026

From first steps to the summit — it’s all about the people you meet along the way.

Join us on Cnoc na dTobar this Good Friday.

🔗 Link to take part https://cnocnadtobargoodfriday2026.eventbrite.ie/?aff=FacebookLink or in our bio

26/03/2026

𝗖𝗻𝗼𝗰 𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗿 – 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Join us this Good Friday for one of South Kerry’s most meaningful annual traditions — the walk up Cnoc na dTobar.

Set against the Skellig Coast, this is a day that brings together community, heritage and a shared sense of place. Whether you come each year or are thinking of joining for the first time, you will be very welcome.

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩:
https://cnocnadtobargoodfriday2026.eventbrite.ie/?aff=FacebookLink

Feel free to share this with friends, family or anyone who might like to join on the day.

02/03/2026

𝗖𝗻𝗼𝗰 𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗿 – 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Each year, the Good Friday walk to Cnoc na dTobar brings people together in a shared tradition rooted in heritage, landscape and community.

This is more than a hike. It’s a centuries-old pilgrim path overlooking the Skellig Coast — a day for reflection, connection and taking time at a different pace.

If you plan to join us this year, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 in advance via Eventbrite:
👉 https://cnocnadtobargoodfriday2026.eventbrite.ie/?aff=FacebookLink

We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and first-time walkers.

02/03/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 💚🇮🇪✨

Join us on Tuesday 𝟭𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟮𝗽𝗺 and line the streets for our St Patrick’s Day Parade 🥳🎶

🚛 Floats start from Fertha Drive
🚶 Walkers gather at Aldi, finishing at The Market House

Come into town, cheer them on, wave the flags and soak up the atmosphere 🎺👏 The more support along the route, the better the day for everyone taking part 💚

And don’t just watch… dress up! 🎩✨
We’ll be keeping an eye out for the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆, so make sure you’re wearing plenty of green ☘️💚🇮🇪

After the parade, stay on and enjoy 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 🎻🍻

Want to take part in the parade? We would love to have you involved 👇
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/E9dpkaENA4jLCvVi9
📧 Or email: [email protected]
Let’s fill the town with colour, community and celebration — see you on the 17th! 💚✨

Brought to you by ACARD Cahersiveen Community Development Group.

25/12/2025

🎅🎄 Happy Christmas from The Old Barracks Heritage Centre 🎄🎅

Thank you to everyone who supported us this year — from our visitors and volunteers to our local community and supporters near and far. Your custom means more to us than you know.

We wish you all a warm and joyful Christmas Day and look forward to seeing you again soon. 💚