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Cork and its harbor lore from an Irish city’s past
Special to The Banner, Washington D C October 1 The National Geographic Society bulletin recounts Cork as Ireland’s third city built on a river island with the Lee at its heart It notes St Fin Barre, Corks founders cathedral heritage and Admirals title linked to its harbor Queenstown port serves trans Atlantic liners and emigration tolls Cork suffered famine tragedy in 1847 with thousands seeking passage to America The piece mentions nearby Blarnery Castle and Kilcolman Castle tied to Spenser and Raleigh
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