New signs point overseas visitors to Cork's Ancient East sites

Proud Corkonians might be a little baffled by new signs popping up around the city and county telling them they are in Ireland’s Ancient East.

Fáilte Ireland’s first phase of its orientation signage for the campaign includes nine in Cork — despite the geographical leap of imagination it requires.

The new signs, designed to encourage visitors to stay and explore the region, have been placed at: