The Story of Spike Island, Cork Harbour, Ireland with Thomas O'Neill (Historian & Ex-Prison Officer)

This video was created to link with “The Coastal Atlas of Ireland”, which is a c.900 page, c.33 chapters, containing over 400 maps and illustrations, Project idea by Prof Robert Devoy and Dr Maxim Kozachenko; edited by Robert Devoy, Val Cummins, Barry Brunt, Darius Bartlett, Sarah Kandrot; involving the work of over 20 authors, published by Cork University Press (CUP, https://www.corkuniversitypress.com) in September 2021, ISBN 9781782054511, €59 £55, Hardback 299 x 237mm, 912 pages, 500 + colour & b/w illust. The Government of Ireland INFOMAR (Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s Marine Resource) programme with a primary aim to map the physical, chemical and biological features of Ireland’s seabed has kindly contributed to “The Coastal Atlas of Ireland” though a chapter in this publication and has also supported the production of complimentary online videos, which can be accessed through GEOCOAST. These videos add some life to the printed book by presenting informal footage of people involved in writing parts of the text and provide additional insight into the subject areas dealt with in each of the chapters, along with contributing towards increasing people's awareness, understanding and appreciation of Ireland's coastal and marine environments. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these videos belong solely to the authors or presenters, and not necessarily represent the official views of the editorial team, INFOMAR Programme, Marine Institute, Geological Survey Ireland, or the Government of Ireland. The Story of Spike Island, Cork Harbour, Ireland with Thomas O'Neill (Historian, Cork County Council / Ex-Prison Officer, Spike Island). This documentary was filmed on 6th October 2019.