Cork Folklore Project

Measles - 'Catching Stories' of infectious disease in Ireland Measles; history and prevention Measles (caused by infection with the measles virus) is one of the world’s most contagious diseases; one case of measles can infect 12-18 unvaccinated people. Measles s...

With measles once again making headlines, we’re highlighting our Science Foundation–funded Catching Stories project and the role storytelling can play in understanding science and public health.

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How to make a 3 Armed St Brigid's Cross with Straw YouTube video by National Museum of Ireland

Celebrate St Brigid’s Day! Learn to make a traditional St Brigid’s Cross with Museum Educator Tom Doyle below or join us in person at Workshops at 2pm & 3:30pm, Sat 31 Jan 2026 at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park. Explore more Brigid events across our sites 👉 youtu.be/DMYYaaV2-Sw

✨Rory Gallagher, Cork City 1981✨🇮🇪🍀☀️🏮🎸🫀♦️

Fun/frustrating Cork themed geoguesser game.

Early Cork series: Lunchtime shows on Radio City - Irish Pirate Radio Audio Archive This recording of Cork pirate Radio City was made in spring 1981, about seven months after the station went on the air. Up first is the end of Mark Lawrence’s mid-morning programme. He is followed by ...

From our early #Cork series, this is a recording of the lunchtime show on Radio City from spring 1981.

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Dot Matrix light sign on the front of a Building at Patrick's Quay, Cork City. The sign reads "Daphne Will you marry me?"

We are 30 this year. So, watch this space for news on events and other cool Cork stuff.

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