Kieran McCarthy

Kieran McCarthy has written his well-known weekly column, Our City, Our Town, in the Cork Independent since 1999. It has addressed the local history of Cork City but also the River Lee Valley and Cork Harbour. He is also an occasional heritage columnist with the Irish Examiner. He has also written over 30 books dedicated to Cork and its region, and Irish history. His commitment to instilling a sense of pride in the community is demonstrated through his involvement in a well-established school projects currently running in Cork. The ‘Discover Cork: Schools’ Heritage Project’, was founded by Kieran in 2003 and is now annually implemented in 30 schools across the city. He also hosts walking tours across Cork’s City Centre and historic suburbs. Currently his walking tours focus on the landscapes, histories and memories within 25 areas. He holds a PhD in Geography from University College Cork. His central thesis theme was on collective memory, narratives and identity. Kieran will take part in an event around The Coastal Atlas of Ireland to mark the 100^th anniversary of Cork University Press

Kieran McCarthy’s attendance at West Cork Literary Festival is supported by Cork University Press