Ireland of today: A Regional perspective
At the mouth of the River Lee, an ancient settlement was established by the Vikings in the tenth century on a low-lying marshy site on the valley floor. The City of Cork’s brave struggle for survival is documented throughout history leading to the flourishing cultural, industrial and important maritime position in Ireland of today. The Region’s many famous sons and daughters have carried Cork’s history and reputation well beyond Ireland’s shores cementing the link between generations of natives at…
