A doorstep next to the Bodega on Cornmarket Street Cork. Does anyone remember what building was here? It’s always been empty as long as I remember!
2008Sun14Dec
Doorstep
Filed in Black and White, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Street, Urban
2008Sun20Jul
Guysal Ltd
Filed in Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Photography, Photos, Signs, UrbanGuysal Ltd must had an office on Cornmarket Street some time ago as the phone numbers above aren’t valid Cork numbers any more. Both should have a “4″ prefix now. This wall was exposed during the extensive construction work on the old Guy and Company building on that street. Guysal Ltd are now in Ovens, [...]
2008Sun06Jul
Cock Pit Lane, Cork
Filed in Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Look up, Photography, Photos, Sigma 18-200, Signs, UrbanI wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t know where Cock Pit Lane was, or if you had never heard of it. It’s a small lane off Cornmarket Street, Cork. I was fascinated by the slight change in meaning of the English and Irish names. The Irish name, “Lana Troid Coileach” literally means, “Cock Fight Lane”, [...]
2008Sat12Jan
Cables to the Heavens
Filed in Black and White, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Look up, Panasonic FZ5, Photos, Sky, UrbanCables to the Heavens Cables from a crane on the construction site at the old Guy & Company building in Cork.
2007Tue17Jul
The Apple Fiesta
Filed in Advertising, Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Night, Photos, Sigma 10-20, VehiclesThe Apple Fiesta Just goes to show, them Apple folks have their fingers in every pie. They’re obviously going to buy Ford Motor Company. The owner of the Ford Fiesta this sticker was stuck on can obviously see the future. Delivery people already have their white vans. It’s simply a matter of plastering them with [...]
2007Mon30Apr
Cornmarket Street commerce
Filed in Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, Coal Quay, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Market, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanCornmarket Street commerce Fruit and other produce are still sold on Cornmarket Street although it’s more commonly known as the Coal Quay.
2007Mon23Apr
The Color Kids
Filed in Black and White, Candid, Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Market, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Street, UrbanThe Color Kids Two kids running along Cornmarket Street last August had a great time. I don’t think they were being chased by anyone so it was pure innocent fun! Heading into the hospital again shortly. In between taking care of Adam with Jacinta I watched Kill Bill 2 on the Macbook which has become [...]
2006Fri08Dec
Post no bills
Filed in Architecture, Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Signs, Sky, UrbanPost no bills Post no bills on the wooden boards surrounding the building site on Cornmarket Street. The red brick wall is the front of the old Guy and Company building. It looks like the builders are going to incorporate that into their new building which is great – mixing old with new. See map [...]
2006Thu31Aug
This city’s a drag
Filed in Candid, Coal Quay, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Ireland, People, Photos, Sigma 10-20, Sky, Street, UrbanThis city’s a drag Two women, dragged along by a young girl so they won’t stop at the market on Cornmarket Street, Cork. I can just imagine the conversion: “But I want to go home noooowwwww.” “No, hold on, we went to all your shops, I want to look at more boots.” “Ummm, that stall [...]
2005Sat08Oct
Guy and company
Filed in Architecture, Black and White, Canon 20D, Cork, Cornmarket Street, Sigma 18-200, Urban, UsGuy and company. Here’s a picture from the front of that building!
