THE BOOK LAUNCH

A standing banner showcases The Hegartys of The Laurels, featuring two book covers, medals, and the Hegarty Collection website www.hegartycollection.ie in an exhibition space with stone walls and display boards.

Invitation

Cork City Library invited Jim to hold a Book Launch for the  “The Hegartys of the Laurels” as part of the 2022 Lifelong Learning Festival.

The Book Launch was included in the programme of events and was open to the people of Cork. It took place on Thursday 7th April in the City Library on the Grand Parade.

Special thanks to Eibhlín Cassidy,  Angela Hannon, David O’Brien and the Cork City Library Team for enabling the launch of the book in such wonderful surroundings.

Exhibition

Cork City Library also very kindly offered to host an exhibition of the Hegarty Collection in the weeks prior to the Book Launch.

Many visitors to the Library took the time to view the artifacts and to learn about John Joe, Nan, Mamie and their friend and comrade, Joe Murphy.

Thank you to the Cork Public Museum and the Forde Family for making the Forde Collection available for the exhibition.  Items in the collection included Mamie Hegarty’s (Forde) exquisite wedding shawl.

We are also very grateful to the Gus and the Fennell family for providing us with Nan’s Service Medal and other special family artifacts for the exhibition.

 

Hot off the Presses!

 

“The Hegartys of The Laurels”  was published in Cork by self-publishing service, Lettertec.

Frank and his team worked with Jim through every step of the publishing process and produced a beautiful book. 

Very proud moment to see the book roll off the presses ready for the book launch.  

Book Launch

 

 The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Colm Kelleher opened the event and was escorted into Cork City Library by a lone Piper and Old IRA Volunteers.

Many thanks to Adam Duggan and the members of ACT1 Military Film Service for participating in the Book Launch and creating such a wonderful atmosphere.

It was a very special evening for all members of the Hegarty family. Neighbours, friends and relations joined us to make the Book Launch a huge success.

Gallery

A man in a suit holds a book titled The Hegartys of The Laurels from the Hegarty Collection while standing next to a matching promotional banner. He is smiling at the camera.
Two men in suits stand indoors, smiling at the camera. One wears a ceremonial chain and the other holds The Hegartys of The Laurels. They are in front of banners and shelves, likely at a library event or Hegarty Collection book launch.
Four adults, two men in suits and ties, one man in a striped shirt, and one woman in a floral blouse, are smiling and holding a copy of The Hegartys of The Laurels from the Hegarty Collection at an indoor event.
A man and a woman pose together in front of a glass display case filled with historical photos, documents, and memorabilia from the Hegarty Collection, highlighting The Hegartys of The Laurels in a museum or exhibition setting.
A display case from the Hegarty Collection features a cream-colored shawl draped over a mannequin, surrounded by framed photos, medals, a tricolor ribbon, documents, and memorabilia on a gray cloth.
A museum display case with vintage police memorabilia from the Hegarty Collection, including documents, medals, handcuffs, and historical posters, all arranged against a stone wall background.
A display case from the Hegarty Collection featuring historical Irish memorabilia—a black suit, hat, ammunition belt, medals, photos, documents, and books—set against a stone wall background commemorates figures like The Hegartys of The Laurels.
A display case features historical photos, medals, documents, flags, old books, and memorabilia—including a walking stick and clothing—from the Hegarty Collection, all related to Irish history and commemorations.
A large group of people gather and converse in a bright library space, surrounded by bookshelves and displays. Some browse books, while others discuss the Hegarty Collection and The Hegartys of The Laurels near posters and informational signs.

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