County Cork History
Categories: History
Corks name comes from the Gaelic word, Corcaigh, which means marsh. Corks turbulent history has earned it the nickname, The Rebel County. It is the birthplace of the famous Irish revolutionary, Michael Collins. Cork was originally a pontifical inhabitancy, focused around the famous church built by St. Finbarre, and the educational centers nearby. In the [...]
Corks name comes from the Gaelic word, Corcaigh, which means marsh. Corks turbulent history has earned it the nickname, The Rebel County. It is the birthplace of the famous Irish revolutionary, Michael Collins. Cork was originally a pontifical inhabitancy, focused around the famous church built by St. Finbarre, and the educational centers nearby. In the year 820 AD, Vikings raided the peaceful hamlet, and ended up amalgamating with the local Celtic population. Invasion by the Anglo-Normans took place in the 12th century. ... Read More









