Oh those lines! Pedestrians gather at the traffic lights on Grand Parade and wait to cross a busy city-center street. Yes I got a few funny looks as I crouched down with my camera but I’m used to it by now! This was a construction site a few months ago but work is progressing well…

Lady at the lights If looks could kill! I don’t know who she was looking at but she doesn’t look happy! Pictured on the corner of Washington Street and Grand Parade a few days ago while we waited for the traffic lights to change. Finn’s Corner, a sports clothes shop, has been on that corner…

The Grand Parade Construction SIte Another view down the Grand Parade and a look at the construction site that takes up most of the street! Well known shop fronts such as the Singer Sewing Centre are visible in the background. In sharp contrast, the new Soho bar and restaurant is right next to it. It’s…

Cone and Barrow A workman lifts his wheelbarrow on Grand Parade, Cork a few weeks back. No more Fred photos yet, I’ve been way too busy, and we’re headed to the Spiegeltent tonight to see Mick Flannery so tomorrow will be another street shot!

De-construction on Grand Parade The construction site that is the Grand Parade right now but it will soon look like Patrick’s Street with broad pavements, paving and those flag bearing poles that are so prominent on our main thoroughfare. No Fred photos today, I haven’t had time to work on any. Expect more next week!

Sausage Seller We bought 2 hot dogs here and enjoyed them in the Peace Park where..

Sausages Sausages ready to be cooked and then consumed by people like me! Yum!

World Book Day Singer (4/4) Makes a statement doesn’t he? He was great fun to watch and listen to! Fourth shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.

World Book Day Singer (3/4) Serenading a passer by. Some women loved it, others got a fit of the giggles and some ran away! Third shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.

World Book Day Singer (2/4) “I’m a show boy” – he certainly is! Second shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.

World Book Day Singer (1/4) Cork celebrated World Book Day a little late but it didn’t stop the organisers putting on a great show! This gentleman performed for the crowds outside the City Library and attempted to serenade many of the females who walked past. This is what the street entertainer in yesterday’s picture was…

Street Entertainer Lunches A street entertainer finishes off his lunch during World Book Day in Cork a few weeks back. Wait until you see what he was looking at!