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Cork Prison: Heritage or High Security | Cork News
Cork’s historic prison is facing an urgent battle to avoid demolition—locals and politicians are rallying to turn it into a heritage gem, comparing it to Spike Island and Cork City Gaol. With Heritage Week spotlighting its legacy from the Famine to 2016 closure, a historian-led talk and new booklet aim to revive public interest. Critics argue the government’s “super prison” plans ignore environmental costs and traffic, while councillors have already rejected the proposal. This isn’t just about preserving stone—it’s about honoring Cork’s complex social, military, and republican past. Listen in…
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