Diaspora invited to Clonakilty to help town celebrate 400 years

Come home to Clon, the kettle’s on: that’s the motto of Clonakilty as it launches a programme of events commemorating its 400 years in existence — and invites emigrants back for a visit.

Four centuries of history, heritage, and culture is to be commemorated with a calendar of activities which will be launched this week to mark the official establishment of Clonakilty in 1613.

From a torch-lit march of light on New Year’s Eve to a year-long series of lectures, and a Micheal Collins commemoration, the programme involves a wide variety of events organised by community groups of all kinds.