Cork Prison’s Heritage at Risk | Cork News

Cork’s historic prison is facing demolition for new facilities — but a passionate campaign is rallying to save it as a heritage site, spotlighting its rich past from the Famine to the 1916 Rising. With a public talk by historian Eolan Ryng this Sunday and a newly released booklet, supporters argue the building’s cultural and historical value rivals iconic sites like Kilmainham Gaol. Councillors have already rejected government plans, echoing a growing sentiment that this “heritage at risk” deserves preservation — not just bricks, but stories that connect Cork’s turbulent past to its future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/903a03e8860e3009