Tour of Cork City Centre

Cork Through the Ages, An Introduction to the Historical Development of Cork City with Cllr Kieran McCarthy.
Originally, Cork comprised a series of marshy islands, which the Irish for the city, Corcaigh, or marshes, reflects. Just west of the city centre the Lee splits into two channels, each flowing around the city before meeting again in Cork harbour. This means the city centre is an island, bounded by a north channel and a south channel. The urban centre was built on the lowest crossing-point of the river, where it meets the sea. This situation has given the city a rich maritime history and a strong identification as a port town.

free, 2 hours, no booking required