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History and Legend at The Lough
Where Kings and fowl collide at the edge of Ballyphehane
Feb 6 • Seán Dunne
The Cork Butter Exchange
One hundred and fifty years of trade and community in the heart of Shandon
Jan 28 • Seán Dunne
The Many Layers of Barrack Street
Examining change along Cork city's southern approach
Jan 22 • Seán Dunne
The Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme
Detailing the largest investment in Cork's railways in over a century
Jan 18 • Seán Dunne
Roches Stores Through Time
Tracing a century of trading at Cork's landmark department store
Jan 11 • Seán Dunne
The Projects Shaping Cork in 2026 and Beyond
A roundup of developments underway or breaking ground in the next few years
Jan 9 • Seán Dunne
Fact vs Fiction at Bishop Lucey Park
One space's quest to divide opinion
Jan 6 • Seán Dunne
Cork's Forgotten Whiskey Giant
The rise and fall of the North Mall Distillery
Jan 3 • Seán Dunne
Secrets of the Marina
Where industry meets history on the banks of the River Lee
Dec 12, 2025 • Seán Dunne
Revolution in Munster: Cork’s Role in the Irish War of Independence
Ambushes, reprisals, and the torching of a city
Oct 20, 2025 • Seán Dunne
Cork City and the Destruction of Built Heritage
Old gates, older walls, and an indictment of the present
Oct 3, 2025 • Seán Dunne
A Selfless Legacy: How Sir John Arnott Helped Shape Cork
A Scotsman’s lasting legacy in nineteenth century Cork
Jul 18, 2025 • Seán Dunne
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