The nameCork Constitution can refer to two different newspapers that were published inCork city.[1]
TheCork Advertiser, which was published from 1799 to 1824, called itself theCork Constitution in 1823.
TheCork Morning Post, which started publication in 1822 and ceased in 1924 renamed itself theCork Constitution in 1873.[2] In 1892, the newspaper's staff foundedthe rugby club of the same name, which still exists.
In its second incarnation, theCork Constitution supported the union ofIreland with Great Britain, was the paper favoured by the Protestant population and patronised by clergymen of theChurch of Ireland as well by officers of theBritish Army who were stationed in the area.[3]
The paper ceased publication shortly after Irish independence.
