WHAT IS HOME MAY 2022
A striking mural on South Main Street, one of Cork’s most historic city-centre thoroughfares, continues to pose a profound question to passers-by: ‘What is…
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…
TWO MEN AND BOYS
Discover the story behind Cork's most famous statues, "Cha and Miah." Originally intended for Dublin, Oisín Kelly’s Two Working Men found a home at Cork County…
BLACKROCK CASTLE
A personal review of visiting Blackrock Castle and Observatory in Cork, Ireland. Discover the reality of the 6 km riverside walk, tips on navigating the 202 bus…
AETHRA
This report provides a comprehensive intelligence dossier on the specialised offshore vessel with IMO number 9181481. While an initial query identified 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…
MURAL IN CONTEXT BY ASBESTOS
Some of the photographs are as seen from Fort Elizabeth, the Star Shaped Ford, so as to give some context. I am pleased to see that, while its twin on Ormond…
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…
BY JOE NEESON MAY 2019
🐑 "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…