Cork Expands Local Heritage Online

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 2m

Cork County Council is amplifying its commitment to local history with the Irish Community Archive Network, iCAN, now boasting nine participating groups after adding five new ones — Glanworth, Baltimore, Rath and the Islands, Inniscarra, Macroom, and Rosscarbery & District. Partnering with the National Museum of Ireland and the Heritage Council, this digital platform lets communities upload photos, documents, videos, and recordings to preserve and share their unique heritage globally. Mayor Mary Linehan Foley praises the initiative as vital for connecting people to their roots and ensuring…