Our series counting down the decades of Ford’s century in Ireland reaches the 1930s, and at a time when industries across the world were failing, the Ford Marina plant went into overdrive.

For motoring mogul Henry Ford, the step he took on Tuesday, April 17, 1917 — 100 years ago this year — was the beginning of a remarkable journey, both for his burgeoning company and for the land of his ancestors: Cork.

The decision by Henry Ford to expand into Ireland and the county of his ancestors would transform Cork’s industrial landscape forever, writes John Dolan.

There was an air of optimism when Ireland took her place in the EEC on January 1, 1973, writes Miriam Nyhan Grey.

A former political strategist- turned children’s rights champion, a GAA icon, a broadcasting legend, and two renowned academics have been honoured by UCC for outstanding success in their chosen fields.

University College Cork is set to welcome and honour a range of their former alumni at a special UCC Alumni Achievement Awards on Friday.

Double European medallist Mark English will look to etch his name into the rich history of The Cork City Sports at the CIT stadium in Bishopstown this evening.

Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of motor giant Henry Ford last year decreased by 44% as revenues plunged by more than €50m.

REVENUES at the Irish arm of motor giant Ford plunged by more than €205 million last year as pre-tax profits decreased sharply by 84.

A CLASSIC cartel designed to corrupt the market and squeeze consumers of cars was operated by the Irish Ford Dealers’ Association, a Circuit Criminal Court judge said yesterday.

A classic cartel designed to corrupt the market and squeeze consumers of cars was operated by the Irish Ford Dealers Association, a Central Criminal Court judge said tonight as he fined their secretary €30,000 and imposed a one year suspended jail sentence.