The Fordson tractor played a vital role in the first 15 years of the new Marina plant in Cork city and was manufactured there in two spells, from 1919 to 1923, and from 1928 to 1933.

In the 1800s, the Ford family left Ireland. Few remember that Henry went back, but on St. Patrick's Day, we take a look at the Cork plant that built cars like the Escort, Cortina, and Sierra.

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Thus while Cork produced 303 Fordson Model F tractors by the end of 1919, in 1920 the figure would only increase to 3,626. The Ford factory at the 'Marina' in Cork. (Image: Irish Press , 21 July 1950) ...

The Fordson tractor was initially the main product of the Cork plant, which by 1929 had become the largest tractor factory in the world. The factory also produced passenger cars including the ...

Thus while Cork produced 303 Fordson Model F tractors by the end of 1919, in 1920 the figure would only increase to 3,626. The Ford factory at the 'Marina' in Cork. (Image: Irish Press , 21 July 1950) ...