The Vikings and Cork:
raiding, trading, and the development of the town
This conference took place on Saturday 19 June 2021.
It was a very successful event,
with hundreds attending from right around the globe.
The recordings of the lectures will shortly be made
available to members of the society.
If you wish to join, or renew your membership, please visit
Join – Cork Historical and Archaeological Society Ltd
for details.
(Image credit: Detail of weaver’s sword from South Main St excavations by Maurice Hurley. Photo Dara McGrath copyright Cork Public Museum)
Recent News
- Conference 2021
- Online Lecture Series Spring 2021
- Online Lecture Series Winter 2020
- Winter Programme 2019/20
- Heritage Week Event on August 21st
Founded in 1891, the Cork Historical & Archaeological Society is one of the oldest local interest societies in Ireland.
CHAS has published a CHAS journal every year since its foundation as well as a full index of the journal. The society also runs a series of events including winter lectures and summer outings. In this way, the study and record of history and archaeology of Cork is fully served by the voluntary efforts of CHAS members.
Join Us!
Become a member and come along to our lectures, outings, Christmas lecture and receive a copy of our prestigious journal. For more information on how to join the society or to renew your membership visit our Join page.
Subscriptions for 2021 are now due, the fees are:
Individual €35
Student €25
Family €45 (journal will be sent to first named person at same address as the other family members)
Journal
The 2020 Journal (Volume 125) is now available.
The table of contents for the issues from 2011 onwards and latest issue can be browsed.
Become a member to receive the Journal – go to the Join page for more details.
Search the JCHAS Index (1892-2005) and read articles at Digital JCHAS #digitalJCHAS
JCHAS: volumes sought
As the Digital JCHAS project proceeds it has been found that the Society’s set of Journals is not complete. So that the Society will have a full historic set of back issues, the following volumes are sought for donation:
1898 – Vol. 4, No. 38, April-June
1905 – Vol. 11, No. 66, April-June
1905 – Vol. 11, No. 67, July–September
1913 – Vol. 19, No. 97, January-March
1921 – Vol. 27, Nos 125-126, Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec (whole year) – this has been kindly donated by one of our members!
1932 – Vol. 37, No. 146, Jul-Dec
1936 – Vol. 41, No. 153, Jul-Dec
If anyone wishes to donate volumes, please use the contact form to make arrangements. All donations to the Society will be acknowledged.
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