Echoes of the Past

For over a century, the Evening Echo has brought news to the people of Cork, seeing the city through good times and bad. The newspaper has been a friend and companion reflecting the soul of Cork ever since the first edition appeared on the streets in 1892.Over the years, the cry of the Echo boys has been as much a part of Cork life as tripe and drisheen, the Bells of Shandon and the clash of the ash. It is part of the city's folklore and history.The Evening Echo has recorded in photographs the lives of generations of people. In this book, the rich store of photographic memories offers a unique insight into those lives, conveying alike the drama of great occasions and the simplicity of everyday events.