Ireland News » Cork News Ireland » Cork » History: The Cork mayor who starved himself to death in 1920 to shake an empire
Terence MacSwiney died in a London prison cell on October 25, 1920, after 74 days without food, and his long public dying turned a local arrest into a global indictment of British rule in Ireland.
News Ireland » Cork » History: WATCH: A look at Cork City nearly a century ago in vintage newsreel
"New Cork" is now available to stream on the Irish Film Institute's IFI Archive Player. This 1927 newsreel presents a ‘New Cork’ following the devastating destruction caused to Cork City during the ...
News Ireland » Cork » History: Cork's former health spa that was envy of the world
Sinéad McSweeney and Ronan Foley, co-authors of a new book about the once-famed St Ann’s Hill Hydro near Blarney, explain the history of the popular ...
News Ireland » Cork » History: The Annals of Inisfallen are part of Irish history. They don’t belong in a British library
Former colonies are increasingly seeking the return of their ancestral heritage. The Annals of Inisfallen are part of ours – a reminder of a thriving, independent civilisation that existed before colo ...
News Ireland » Cork » History: Under 2 hours from Cork is Ireland's coastal town with craft brews, trails, and mountain views
A coastal Irish town offers walking routes through rolling mountains, a quaint fishing pier, and delicious craft brews to enjoy in cozy pubs.
News Ireland » Cork » History: History of County Hall gives us something to look up to
The month of April is seeing plenty of activity with regard to heritage throughout the County. One day of note is April 16th, the 50th anniversary of the official opening of Cork County Council's HQ - ...
News Ireland » Cork » History: History of Ireland's oldest pitch and putt club brought to life in new book
The history of the club which established one of Cork’s most cherished sports has been put to paper, in a brand-new book detailing its fascinating 90-year story. Fountainstown Community Sports Club ...