Weights and Measures in Kinsale

Step back into the bustling markets of historic Kinsale and discover how people bought and sold goods in the past. This engaging talk explores the fascinating world of traditional weights and measures, from market scales and standard weights to the rules that ensured fair trading.

Learn how merchants, farmers, and fishmongers conducted business, how measurements were regulated, and what everyday shopping looked like before modern systems. With stories, objects, and insights from local history, this event offers a unique glimpse into the rhythms of trade and daily life in Kinsale.

Perfect for anyone curious about local heritage, this talk reveals the surprising importance of something we often take for granted—how we measure the world around us.