‘Calendar’ of events to mark 400th year of charter

A “calendar” of 121 musical events and torch-lit processions are to mark the 400th anniversary of a West Cork town’s charter.

The Clonakilty 400 Calendar of Events details 12 months of activities to celebrate the historic signing of the charter in May 1613.

Historian Dr Matthew Potter of Limerick City archives performed the launch at a special function in the town. The calendar, which features original artwork by local artist Tomás Tuipéar goes “live” on New Year’s Eve when hundreds of Clonakilty people plan to march at midnight to symbolise the community “walking together” into the commemorative 2013.