William Murphy

SANDYMOUNT CREDIT UNION – NOW CAPITAL CREDIT UNION

May 27, 2023 by infomatique

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Credit unions were introduced to Ireland in 1958. Pioneers introducing the mutual self-help philosophy in credit unions couldn’t have foreseen that today there are nearly 400 active credit unions in the Republic of Ireland. Over 2.9 million people in Ireland are a member of a credit union in Ireland and, collectively, have close on €11.9 billion in savings. More than 3,500 people are employed by credit unions in Ireland and a further 9,200 people actively volunteer in their community’s credit union.

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CROSSE’S GREEN WAS ONCE HOME TO SOME REALLY GOOD STREET ART

May 21, 2023 by infomatique

MAY 2023 VISIT TO CORK CITY

My visit was somewhat disappointing as I failed to find any worthwhile street art … it was a bit of a mess.

The Crosse’s Green area is one of the most historic areas in the city. The Dominican priory of St Mary’s of the Isle was established here in 1229. In later centuries the area was a hive of industrial activity. Brewing, distilling, inshore fishing, and milling were dominant enterprises and timber yards were also established. With the decline of the industries in the late nineteen seventies the Crosse’s Green area became quite shabby and run-down and featured some excellent examples of street art.

The opening of the South Bank office complex and Dean’s Hall student-apartment complex in 1994 revitalised the area to some extent.

Crosse’s Green is also home to Meitheal Mara, a group devoted to researching the history of the Irish currach.

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