Valentia Island potential UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to role in world’s first transatlantic cable

A RTÉ documentary has revealed that there are ambitious plans to convert the cable stations in both Valentia Island and Heart’s Content in Newfoundland into a UNESCO World Heritage sites. File picture.

Valentia Island could be on track to become a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to role in world’s first transatlantic cable, according to RTÉ documentary.

Two Irish scientists played a key role in the success of the world’s first transatlantic cable from Valentia Island to Newfoundland which heralded the information age.