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The Jews of Cork

History of the Cork Hebrew Congregation and the Jews of Cork. The first wave of Jewish emigration to Cork was in 1772 with the influx of a small community of Sephardic Jews from Portugal. Relatively little is known about this first community. Although they didn’t have a synagogue, a burial ground was discovered at Kemp Street, to the back of the present synagogue on number 10, South Terrace. The community didn’t exceed about 40 in number, and disappeared through intermarriage Read more [...]

Cork Titanic Society

Cork Titanic Society planning to erect ‘Lost at Sea’ Memorial. By Leo MCMahon Saturday April 25th, 2009   The Lord Mayor Cllr. Brian Bermingham making a presentation to Frank O’Sullivan, Commander of Staff, in recognition of his work with the Cork Titanic Society. Also included are Tim O’Sullivan, chairman, Cllr. Dave McCarthy, president, and Basil Switzer. (Photo: Billy macGill) CORK Titanic Society is planning to erect a ‘Lost Read more [...]