Voices from Ireland's Social Housing | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

A new book, “Beyond the Front Door,” unveils the raw, powerful stories of Ireland’s social housing residents—captured by the people themselves through the Elsie Black Oral History Project. Spanning seven decades, these firsthand accounts reveal how homes have shaped lives, from Margaret’s cross-county journey to William’s naval adventures, all while highlighting the human spirit behind the bricks and mortar. Led by Clúid’s CEO Averil Power, this project champions the vital, often-overlooked voices that form the heartbeat of Ireland’s housing story—proving that history lives in lived…