Cork in Decades Past

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In the past fifty years or so, the landscape of Cork has changed significantly, in some cases beyond recognition.
Throughout the past four decades, the author has taken thousands of photos of Cork and its people while also documenting its ongoing physical development, both city and county.

For some readers, quite a few of these pictures will have a special resonance, such as those of the old Páirc Uí Chaoimh as it was back in 1983 and an almost unrecognisable Turners Cross soccer ground. People feature prominently also, for instance in the images of the celebrations in 1985 that marked Cork’s 800th birthday as a chartered city.

The book has been an unprecedented success, selling out within a few week of it’s publication. A third print run has now been published.

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ISBN: 978-1-3999-8844-5

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Sold by: Joe Healy
Born in Cork City, Joe Healy has lived in Carrigaline since the early 1980s. A founder member of Carrigaline Photographic Society, his first venture into professional photography began when he established a studio in Carrigaline in 1985. His interest in documentary photography initially developed during the years he served as editor of the Carrigaline Community Magazine. From the late ‘nineties he was employed as an image controller in the editorial department of the Irish Examiner newspaper. Since his retirement in 2011, he has continued to pursue his interests in photography and local history. Recently his photographic collection has been acquired by Cork Public Museum.

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  1. Bill Williams (verified owner)

    A delightful book that I find myself going back to regularly.

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  2. David (verified owner)

    This book is a stunning retrospective of Cork within the last 4 decades.

    Each picture has a detailed, in depth analysis and history. A great effort was made with the presentation of this book.

    The pictures tell of a Cork City and county long since departed. They convey a sense of simplicity and nostalgia.

    A great read and a must have book for any Cork enthusiast or for those yearning to relive past memories

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  3. Niamb (verified owner)

    Such a lovely look with beautiful images that really captures the beauty of Cork. Myself and my family thoroughly enjoyed looking through this and I will be adding it to several Christmas stockings this year!

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