HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Explore the rich history of the Holy Trinity Church on Father Mathew Quay, Cork. Built by the "Apostle of Temperance," this Neo-Gothic masterpiece survived the…
HISTORIC SOUTHSIDE
A comprehensive photographic and architectural survey of Cork’s historic South Parish, documenting the vernacular worker cottages, medieval trade routes,…
FINBARRES 2025
Towards the end of 2024 I ordered and fully paid for a Sony A1 II which I hoped to use for my city visits in 2025. By March 2025 I was beginning to realise that…
MORRISONS ISLAND 2025
A comprehensive look into the history of Leica Q3 stability issues, firmware bugs, and field unreliability from 2025 through 2026. Discover why the camera…
JULY 2016 VISIT TO CORK
Photographed by William Murphy using a Sony A7RII
LUNCH AT THE GLUCKSMAN
Explore the Glucksman at University College Cork, a world-class contemporary art museum. Learn about its unique architecture, the artisanal Portuguese ceramics…
PUBLIC ART ON PENROSE QUAY
An exploration of "Listening Post," a €100,000 permanent sound installation by sculptor Daphne Wright at Penrose Quay, Cork. Originally designed to broadcast…
MARIAN GROTTO IN BLACKROCK
Explore the history of the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Blackrock, Cork. Built in 1958 to mark the Lourdes Centenary, this Marian shrine at Blackrock Pier…
NEW BRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHED USING SONY A1
Discover the history behind the Cumann na mBan Bridge in Cork City. Named in 2026 to honour the Irish women’s republican organisation, this bridge represents a…
CHRIST THE KING CHURCH
Discover the history and architecture of the Church of Christ the King in Turner’s Cross, Cork. Designed by Chicago architect Barry Byrne, this 1931 masterpiece…
THE LEE FIELDS
Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the Lee Fields in Cork. Nestled along the banks of the River Lee, the Lee Fields have served as a vital social…
FERRY WALK MURALS
Explore the history of Cork’s Ferry Walk, from the 19th-century Dooley’s Ferry to the iconic Shakey Bridge. This updated 2026 report examines the evolution of…
FISHERMAN MEMORIAL
The Brian Quilligan memorial at the Lee Fields in Cork is a poignant tribute to a 19-year-old local man who tragically drowned while fishing in October 2011.…
NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
The Cumann na mBan Bridge at Lambley's Lane is a new pedestrian and cycle link in Cork City opened in late 2025. Part of the Beamish and Crawford Quarter…
MAN AND DOG
Discover the silent dialogue of "Figure Talking to a Quadruped," a captivating 1994 sculpture by renowned Irish artist Michael Quane RHA. Located in the…
ST JOSEPH'S CEMETERY
Explore the rich history of St Joseph's Cemetery in Cork, founded by the "Apostle of Temperance," Father Theobald Mathew. Discover how a former botanical garden…
VIEWS OF CORK HARBOUR
Explore the strategic majesty of Fort Camden Meagher in Crosshaven. This guide details the historic views of Cork Harbour, the fort's dual British and Irish…
BLACKROCK VILLAGE
Discover the differences between Blackrock in Cork and Blackrock in Dublin. From the riverside charm of Cork’s Blackrock Castle and Marina Greenway to the…
AETHRA
This report provides a comprehensive intelligence dossier on the specialised offshore vessel with IMO number 9181481. While an initial query identified the…
DOUGLAS VILLAGE
A comprehensive guide to the Village of Douglas, Cork. Discover the history of the "Black Stream," the industrial legacy of the mills, the Commonwealth War…
DOUGLAS LEGION OF MARY HALL
A look at the history and redevelopment of the Legion of Mary Hall at 8 East Douglas Street, Cork. From its mid-20th-century roots to its 2026 demolition and…
OLD YOUGHAL ROAD 2021
Explore the historic Old Youghal Road in Cork through this legacy photo essay from August 2021. Despite the challenges of Covid-19 restrictions and equipment…
KYLE STREET
Explore the architectural evolution of Kyle Street in Cork City. From its origins as a reclaimed Georgian marshland to the Victorian industrial grit of 18 Kyle…
RELIGIOUS SHRINE
A photographic study of the unique Marian shrine located at the "V" junction of Church Road and Carrigaline Road in Douglas, Cork. This post explores the…
MIDLETON 2025
Explore the history and economy of Midleton, County Cork. From its Cistercian roots as Mainistir na Corann to its status as the global home of Jameson whiskey,…
OLIVER PLUNKETT PLACE
Oliver Plunkett Place is a vital civic and medical hub in Midleton, Cork. This detailed guide explores its connection to Saint Oliver Plunkett, the impact of…
McDERMOTT STREET
Explore the history of McDermott Street in Midleton, Co. Cork. From the vibrant purple artisan cottages of the 19th century to the derelict "Meeting Place" pub,…
CORK APRIL 2026
I used both a Sony A1 II and a Leica Q3 to photograph the city of Cork in April 2026
MONAHAN ROAD CORK
Explore the rich industrial history and future urban transformation of Monahan Road in Cork City. This guide covers the evolution of the South Docks from the…
THE SHAKEY BRIDGE
Affectionately known to Corkonians as "The Shakey Bridge," Daly's Bridge is a cherished landmark and the only pedestrian suspension bridge in Cork city. Its…
MIDLETON STATION
The train journey from Midleton to Cork's Kent Station is a convenient and well-utilised option for commuters, typically taking approximately 23 minutes.…
COBH RAILWAY STATION
Opened on 10 March 1862, the railway station was a vital artery for the bustling port of Queenstown. It played a crucial role in the mass emigration from…
THE SHANTYMAN IS A CORTEN STEEL SCULPTURE
On the Five Foot Way in Cobh, a new figure stands watch over the vast expanse of Cork Harbour. He is a mariner, forged from steel, his presence both powerful…
THE DECK OF CARDS
Multiple sources confirm that West View Terrace was constructed in the 1850s, a detail consistent with the town's period of rapid Victorian expansion. The…
OUR LADY'S WELL
Hopefully my photographs of Our Lady's Well provide a complex and poignant picture. The collection of images show the stone structure of the well itself, now…
FEVER HOSPITAL STEPS
In Cork City, a flight of wide stone steps ascends from the area of the Heineken Brewery on Leitrim Street, climbing steeply towards the residential enclave of…
MY FIRST VISIT TO AUDLEY PLACE
The journey to the top of St. Patrick's Hill is more than a walk; it is a pilgrimage to one of Cork's most revered vantage points. Beginning from St. Patrick's…
PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART AT AUDLEY PLACE
The photographs provided beautifully capture how this small but significant piece of street art integrates into the urban landscape, offering a delightful and…
RAILWAY VENTILATION SHAFT
To fully comprehend the significance of the ventilation shaft at Bell View Crescent, it is essential to first understand the monumental engineering project of…
CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
The foundations for the present-day church were laid in the early 1890s as the parish recognised the need for a larger place of worship for its growing Catholic…
50 POPE'S QUAY IN CORK CITY
A pivotal moment arrived in the 1990s with the intervention of the newly-formed Cork Civic Trust. The sensitive restoration of 50 Pope's Quay, its first major…
MARINA PARK AT NIGHT
The Marina Park in Cork is not merely a new public amenity; it stands as the vibrant, green centrepiece of the Cork Docklands regeneration, arguably one of the…
ARROW TRAIN SETS IN CORK
Following their withdrawal from the capital, the entire 2600 Class fleet was permanently relocated to Cork around 2010. Here, they became the backbone of the…
GLOUNTHAUNE RAILWAY STATION
The station's origins date back to the mid-19th century, having opened on 10 November 1859. Initially known as "Queenstown Junction," reflecting its position on…
EXAMPLES OF PAINT A BOX STREET ART IN CORK
To wander through the streets of Cork City is to encounter a public art gallery of a most unusual kind. It is not confined within the walls of an institution,…
MORE PAINT-A-BOX ART
To wander through the streets of Cork City is to encounter a public art gallery of a most unusual kind. It is not confined within the walls of an institution,…
FLOCK OF GEESE AND BOY BY NIALL BRUTON
"The Boy and the Geese" serves as a historical marker for the area where it is located, a place formerly known as the "Goose's Acre." This was a piece of common…
WELLINGTON ROAD
Wellington Road is one of Cork's most distinguished and historically significant residential thoroughfares. Ascending steeply from the city centre's northside,…
THE MOXY HOTEL IN CORK CITY
On the northern bank of the River Lee, Camden Quay stands as a historic artery of Cork City, its name a relic of a visit by John Pratt, the second Earl Camden…
THE DEAN HOTEL IN CORK
The DEAN hotel in Cork City has quickly established itself as a vibrant and fashionable destination, emblematic of the city's forward-looking development.…
THE PIKEMAN IS NOW ON A PLINTH
When I visited Midleton in September 2025 I had difficulty finding it as I was expecting it to be at ground-level at the same location as the plaque but it was…
THE WAR MEMORIAL IN CORK
The genesis of the Great War Memorial was fraught with political tension. When the Cork Legion of Ex-Servicemen proposed the idea, it was met with opposition.…
CORK CITY AND COUNTY 2019
The Shake Bridge was top of my list of places to visit as I was unable to locate back in 2026
THE AIDA SOL CRUISE SHIP VISITS COBH
The central design element of the AIDA Sol, and its sister ships, is the Theatrium. This groundbreaking space serves as the vessel's heart, ingeniously…
ELEVATED VIEW OF COBH
Cobh, pronounced "cove," is a picturesque and historically significant seaport town in County Cork, Ireland. Situated on Great Island in Cork Harbour, one of…
FORT ELIZABETH - STAR SHAPED FORT
The story of Elizabeth Fort begins in 1601, in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Kinsale. Constructed under the orders of Sir George Carew, President of…
TWO NEW BRIDGES
The new pedestrian bridge, which connects Proby's Quay to the undeveloped Events Centre site, has been dubbed a "bridge to nowhere" by some
FEMALE NUDE BY ANA DUNCAN
This striking bronze sculpture of a seated female nude on the campus of University College Cork is titled "Seated Figure" and was created by the acclaimed Irish…
RORY GALLAGHER TRIBUTE MARDYKE WALK CORK
Although born in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, in 1948, Rory Gallagher was quintessentially a Corkman. His family moved to the city in the early 1950s, and it was…
SHEEP AT THE POST BY JOE NEESON
🐑 "Sheep at the Post" by Joe Neeson
This sculpture at the Fair Green in Midleton is a significant piece of public art that masterfully connects the location's…
This sculpture at the Fair Green in Midleton is a significant piece of public art that masterfully connects the location's…
MY FIRST VISIT TO CORK
An analysis of the Sigma SD14 DSLR, examining how its innovative three-layer Foveon X3 sensor was compromised by severe battery drain, a strict ISO 100…
SAWMILL STREET AND LANE
Today, Sawmill Street is a quiet yet active urban street balancing institutional educational footprints with South Parish domestic life. Modern student foot…
BELLA VITA
A look at the 60-metre Lürssen superyacht Bella Vita departing Kennedy Quay in Cork Harbour, detailing her Espen Øino design, luxury amenities, and ownership…
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Explore the Church of the Holy Spirit at Dennehy's Cross in Cork, examining its outdoor Way of the Cross, distinctive Neo-Classical architecture, and its…
RORY GALLAGHER MEMORIAL
Discover the Rory Gallagher memorial sculpture at Rory Gallagher Place in Cork City centre. Sculpted in bronze by Geraldine Creedon, the monument commemorates…
MARINA PARK MAY 2022
A retrospective walk through Cork's South Docklands and Marina Park, contrasting the newly opened Phase One in May 2022 with the completed eco-park, restored…
