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…
BOB AND JOAN'S WALK
Discover the fascinating history of Bob and Joan’s Walk in Shandon, Cork. Explore its two historic cemetery parks, St Anne’s Park and Dr Mary Hearn Park, and…
POPE'S QUAY
A detailed photographic exploration of Pope’s Quay, Cork, tracing the architectural route from Camden Quay to St Vincent’s Pedestrian Bridge. Featuring…
ST FRANCIS CHURCH
Discover the fascinating history and unique mid-century architecture of St Francis Church in Cork. Designed by A.E. Jones and S. Kelly in the 1950s, this hidden…
ST FIN BARRES 2026
Discover the hidden treasures within the historic grounds of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork. This detailed guide explores the outdoor architecture, ancient…
FR MATHEW QUAY AND STREET
Explore the history, architectural importance, and modern transformation of Father Mathew Quay in Cork City. Discover its industrial legacy, the derelict…
LEE BANKS WALKWAY
Take a historic riverside stroll from Wise’s Quay along Cork’s Slí Chumann na mBan Walkway. Discover the distilling heritage visible across the water, the 1916…
TORY TOP PARK
Explore the unique history of Tory Top Park and Connolly Road in Ballyphehane, Cork. Learn about the curious etymology of the "Tory Top"—the local Cork term for…
MADDEN'S BUILDINGS
Explore the history of Madden's Buildings in Blackpool, Cork City’s first municipal housing scheme. Built in 1886 to replace urban slums, these iconic terraced…
ATLANTIC POND
Explore the fascinating history of the Atlantic Pond at Marina Park, Cork. From its Victorian origins as a leisure destination to its modern role as a…
ELEVATED TREE WALKWAY
Extract: Discover the Elevated Tree Walkway in Cork’s Marina Park. Built by Ward and Burke and designed by OCSC, this Phase 2 development transformed the old…
THE CHORNOBYL MOTHER SCULPTURE
Explore the newly unveiled Chornobyl Mother sculpture by Sandra Bell in Marina Park, Cork. Commissioned to mark the 40th anniversary of the nuclear disaster,…
LOST INDUSTRIES
Explore the striking similarities between Denis O’Connor’s "Lost Industries" in Cork and the "Sweet Water Arch" in Belfast. This photographic comparison…
THE SWAN FOUNTAIN
The fountain was created by the renowned Irish sculptor John Behan to commemorate Cork's 800th anniversary as a chartered city. It features a bronze sculpture…
SWAN FOUNTAIN
Just outside the park's Grand Parade entrance, you will also find the Berwick Fountain. While not inside the park itself, it is a significant 19th-century…
BURIALS MUST BE REGISTERED
Discover the history of Douglas Graveyard in County Cork. Learn why this former Church of Ireland site became a publicly managed cemetery, the significance of…
WEEPING BEECH
Discover the historic Weeping Beech of St Luke’s Graveyard, Douglas. A stunning example of Victorian funerary horticulture, this ancient tree serves as a living…
DECK OF CARDS
Discover the history of the Deck of Cards in Cobh, Co. Cork. Built in 1850 for naval officers, these iconic Victorian houses on West View have transformed from…
SCULPTURE BY BETTY GOLD
A photographic exploration of Betty Gold’s 1994 sculpture "Cois na Laoi" in Fitzgerald Park, Cork. This post examines how the artist used concrete and brick to…
ONION SELLERS
Uncover the history of Séamus Murphy’s "Onion Seller" and its connection to Marshall Hudson’s "Apple Woman" in Cork. This photographic exploration traces the…
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…
KAREN UNDERWOOD TRIBUTE
Explore the vibrant tribute to soul singer Karen Underwood on St Patrick’s Quay, Cork. Painted by artist Kevin O’Brien for the Mad About Cork project, this…
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…
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…
PASSAGE RAILWAY
A detailed look at the recently upgraded Passage Railway Greenway section from Skehard Road to Blackrock Village. This post explores the architectural…
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…
DALYS BRIDGE
Explore the history of Daly’s Bridge, famously known as the Shakey Bridge in Cork City. Built in 1927, this unique suspension bridge connects Sunday’s Well to…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
FOUR GRAVES AS A GROUP
Explore the unique communal burial plots of the Goodwin, Veitch, and Waugh families at St Luke’s Graveyard, Douglas. Discover the meaning behind the row’s…
