The Little Book of Cork

by Kieran McCarthy

Did You Know?

Cork's Lord Mayors still annually perform the traditional 'Throwing the Dart' ceremony to signify their authority over the port and harbour.

On the corner of the Grand Parade and Tuckey Street, embedded into the pavement, is a cannon that was reputedly used during the Siege of Cork.

In November 1930 a world speed record was set by Joseph S. Wright when he rode his motorcycle at 150mph up the Carrigrohane Straight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803996471
• ISBN13: 9781803996479
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 144 Pages