Industry in Cork
Tens of thousands of Cork people were employed in industry throughout the twentieth century. Industries like Ford's cars and Dunlop's tyres set up along the quays of the River Lee and employed many people until they finally closed in the 1980s.
Aerial Photo of the site of the Ford factory
This aerial photograph shows the site of the old Ford factory in Cork. In 1917, an American called Henry Ford, who had family connections in Cork, decided to open a factory for manufacturing tractors in the city. He built the factory on the site of the old Cork Park Racecourse near the Marina. The factory was huge with a floor area of 330,000 square feet.
Aerial Photo of the site of the Ford factory
Aerial Photo of the site of the Ford factory
This aerial photograph shows the site of the old Ford factory in Cork. In 1917, an American called Henry Ford, who had family connections in Cork, decided to open a factory for manufacturing tractors in the city. He built the factory on the site of the old Cork Park Racecourse near the Marina. The factory was huge with a floor area of 330,000 square feet.
Today, multinational companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and computer industries employ thousands of Cork people.
Ringaskiddy on Cork Harbour is now the industrial centre of Cork. Large factories produce chemical, medical and other products.
Apple Computers is also a large employer in Cork today.
Ireland's only oil refinery, operated by the Irish National Petroleum Corporation, is located at Whitegate on Cork Harbour.
Are you aware of any large companies or industries in your locality that no longer exist there? Do you know what industries are today most prominent in your area?