History
There are many historical resources about the history of polio in Ireland.
Our own publications, particularly Polio & Us (read online) along with How We Survived and Surprised (available for purchase), give great insight into the personal stories and recollections of polio survivors in Ireland.
You can read about the Polio Epidemic in Cork in Ireland’s History Magazine, History Ireland
We also have a selection of archived newspaper articles which you can see below.
120756 Examiner 15 Polio Cases Cork
080856 Examiner Minister in Touch with Cork Authorities
160756 Examiner First Death in Cork
170856 Examiner New Dates fixed for All Ireland
070596 Examiner Polio Comes Back to Haunt
180756 Examiner Blessing against Polio
250756 Examiner Good Recovery Expected
210756 Examiner Lord Mayor Appeal
260756 Examiner General Character Mild Polio outbreak
250756 Examiner 58 Positive Polio Cases