Cork city and harbour in world heritage status bid

THE Government is to submit an ambitious proposal that could lead to world heritage status for Cork city and its huge natural harbour.

A detailed document has been prepared outlining the reasons why the city and harbour deserve the coveted United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) status.

If successful, it could see them join an exclusive list of world heritage sites, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Acropolis, the Taj Mahal, the Giant’s Causeway and Stonehenge.