Hopes north Cork dig could reveal settlement dating to iron age

ONE of the potentially most exciting archaeological excavations ever undertaken in Co Cork is set to start early next year.

A site near Twopothouse, north of Mallow, is believed to be home to a wide variety of artifacts dating from the iron age up to medieval times.

Cork County Council has sought tenders for a large excavation and postponed a €3 million road realignment project to facilitate the dig. Council spokesman Aidan Weir said the local authority will delay work removing bends on the Twopothouse-Doneraile road to facilitate the project.