100 years ago today the most intensive day of fighting in the Battle for Cork was taking place around Rochestown. To mark the anniversary of the bloodiest engagement of Cork's revolutionary period, this🧵explores some of the archaeological traces left behind. #BattleforCork100 /1

Did you know, Bob Dylan took his inspiration from a bunch of lads from Tipperary?

Most of the men Civil War Bluejackets will be looking at enlisted in America, but not all. This is the USS Kearsarge, which recruited in ports around the world as she hunted for the CSS Alabama. One place she did so was in Queenstown (Cobh), where she sparked a diplomatic incident!

CORK BILLY SPORT: AUL Photos from 29 Years Ago. Corkbeg pip Brooklodge in County Cup final Corkbeg AFC #BrooklodgeUnited #localfootball #nostalgia #oldphotos RTs appreciated! corkaul.com/2022/09/aul-ph…

On this day 25 years ago Imokilly GAA were crowned Cork GAA County Senior Hurling champions for the first time, as they defeated fellow East-Cork side Sarsfields in the Final at the old SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on a final score line of 1-18 to 2-12 #corkhurlinghistory

Cork, Ireland — A tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Nation showed the Irish people during the Great Famine of 1845–1852.

Ballyannan Castle, outside Midleton. Definitely one of my favourite Cork castles. Some really interesting elements of the old estate such as the entrance pillars to be seen in the surrounding fields as well. #Cork #Castles #IrishArchaeology

Her great-grandfather’s men also infamously interrupted a football match in Croke Park a little over 100 years ago

A map showing the home locations of 99 Irish women who married U.S. servicemen during #WW1 and who applied for American passports to relocate across the Atlantic. #IrishDiaspora

Midleton CBS upset treble-chasing St Francis College, Rochestown to retain Cork Cup  echolive.ie/corksport/arid…

We picked up our second Cork Cup in two days with the u15s running out 2-0 winners against a very tough Carrigaline CS side. Two Cormac Deane headers were the difference between the two teams. This victory means that this team have won the u14 and u15 Cork Cups. #MidletonCBSSoccer

Midleton CBS land another soccer title after a thriller with Carrigaline CS echolive.ie/corksport/arid…

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I have some big news coming soon. Keep your eyes peeled. 👀 // Beidh fógra tábhachtach á dhéanamh agam go luath, coimeád súil… Artwork // Saothar Ealaíne: Megan Clancy Creative

6/6...Legislation to play more Irish would transform our live music scene benefitting artists & venues, creating jobs. I urge our government to take this seriously. The current situation is scandalous. Lets get on it now! Catherine Martin Eamon Ryan IMRO Sen. Róisín Garvey

David Bowie - Young Americans (1975) A new persona, a blizzard of coke; and a headlong dive into soul. Perhaps the bravest about-face of a chameleonic career; ditching the guises of glam for the silken sounds of Philadelphia. This wasn’t plastic. This was a whole new genre. 🧵

Oooh low blow from SH....MLM can't hide her delight .. #leadersdebate