Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation CLG

Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation Company Limited by Guarantee is a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting the scientific heritage of Valentia Island, County Kerry. Established in May 2016, the foundation raises and applies funds to support community development on the island and to champion its inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List, recognising Valentia's pivotal role in the birth of global telecommunications.

The foundation's core activities centre on education and advocacy. It organises high-profile events such as the annual Cable Symposium, the Valentia Lecture series and the 2026 Valentia Island Symposium, which bring together historians, engineers and the wider public to explore the story of the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable. Through these programmes and a focused donation campaign, the foundation seeks to deepen public understanding of the island's historic contribution and to secure its long-term preservation.

By linking heritage, community engagement and international recognition, Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation offers a unique platform for anyone interested in the legacy of the Atlantic telegraph and the future of cultural heritage on Ireland's west coast.