History

Glenbower Wood is an ancient woodland.

It is on the earliest maps of Ireland, and is an native Irish Woodland.

A place like this has a lot of history! Follow the links below to find out more…

May Sunday

The Charitable Irish Society

Glenbower Nature Trail

History of The Wood

The Lake

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Glenbower Wood

3 weeks ago

This is photo showing a version of the old Irish tradition of dancing at the crossroads. On fine summer Sunday evenings young local people would gather for open air dancing and local musicals played music. They were often at well known crossroads where timber dancing platforms were located. This was a popular in rural areas from the 1900s when most people didn't have cars so getting to dance halls in towns was difficult. This family photo shows a unique version of this - dancing on the wooden bridge in Glenbower Woods in the De Cappell estate at Killeagh East Cork on May 1938. This specific event started in the early 1830's after the completion of major works on the estate when Sir Arthur De Capell Brooke invited local people to view and celebrate the work done. A tradition grew up that a similar event would take place 'May Sunday' every year. Various bands and musicians arrived as would hundreds of people by horse drawn transport with the arrival of '“showmen adding to the gaiety'. As well as traditional Irish jigs, reels and polkas, participants tried their hand, or more appropriately their feet, at waltzes, quicksteps and foxtrots. The tradition of dancing at the crossroads died out in the '50s as mobility improved and emigration reduced rural populations. The event at Gelnbower Woods, with dancing and much more, has been revived in recent years. Greywood Arts Glenbower Wood #dancingatthecrossroads #GlenbowerWoods #Irishtraditionaldancing #Irishtraditionalmusic ... See MoreSee Less

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Glenbower Wood

3 weeks ago

Killeagh Hall Christmas Fair, Sunday 1st December, 11 to 4pm. Over 30 craft stalls, outdoor food stalls, Santa, his Elves, and special guests, Cobh Heritage Group. Oh and a mega Raffle.See you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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Glenbower Wood

1 month ago

Winter colours in Glenbower Wood..This particular beech tree sits on the edge of where the old lake once was in Glenbower Wood. The lake dam was deliberately breeched in 1988. Interesting how its branches weep towards the ground.......#glenbowerwood #irishwoodland #ancientirishwoodland #celticforest #beechtree #wintercolour ... See MoreSee Less

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Glenbower Wood

1 month ago

The lake in Glenbower WoodsLink for a video in the first comment ... See MoreSee Less

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Glenbower Wood

1 month ago

This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Glenbower Wood, an ancient native woodland that has become a vital piece of natural heritage for the Killeagh community.Celebrating 30 years of community ownership, Glenbower Wood & Lake Ltd. reflects on its journey from restoration to stewardship.On Friday November 22nd 7pm Glenbower Wood & Lake invite the public to join together to meet the committee members, past and present at Greywood Arts, Main Street, Killeagh P36 KN61 ... See MoreSee Less

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