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Photos of Cork, Ireland showcase the city’s unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the colorful streets of the city center to the tranquil waters of the River Lee, there are countless photo opportunities for visitors and locals alike. Many photos capture the iconic landmarks of Cork City, such as the Gothic spires of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, the bustling English Market, and the impressive facade of City Hall. Other photos highlight the vibrant street art that can be found throughout the city, showcasing the creativity and energy of Cork’s artistic community. And of course, no photo collection of Cork would be complete without snapshots of the city’s famous pubs, where visitors can enjoy a pint of Guinness or a traditional Irish music session. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a casual traveler with a smartphone, there’s no shortage of inspiring subjects to capture in Cork, Ireland.

When did you last use a public phone?

The public phones at the top of St. Patrick’s Street Cork are in a sorry state. Eircom, the original national phone company in Ireland, haven’t been known publicly as Eircom since 2015 according to the Eir Wikipedia page. They really should get rid of those eyesores.

Shandon Bells and County Hall

The clocks of Shandon Bells, or the Four Faced Liar (because the clocks rarely agree on the time), and the County Hall far off in the distance.

Hurling in the sky

The mural of a hurler on Anglesea Street on a bright July afternoon. Always great to see this when I walk or drive past. The last time I photographed this mural was in the depths of winter last January! ACHES did a great job on this one!

Stone Mad Blarney Half-Marathon 2022

A few photos from the Stone Mad Blarney Half-Marathon today. Well done to the runners! You can find a full album of all 352 images here on the race Facebook page.

Mad about Cork Derilicition

In the midst of a housing crisis and buildings up and down the country are left empty and rotting away. Follow Frank O’Connor and Jude Sharry on Twitter. The Derelict Ireland hashtag is full of photos of crumbling or boarded up buildings all over the country. Meanwhile, people live, 6 to a tiny room, in…

Ned the donkey

Ned, a donkey that lived in the grounds of Blarney Castle, in 2016.

Red and White Mushroom in the grass

An Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita [*] in the grounds of Blarney Castle yesterday. It’s a poisonous mushroom found throughout temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, according to Wikipedia. It’s also poisonous, but these days death from ingestion is rare. It has psychoactive uses too, and it’s…