Tag: Cork

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.

Three Spires of Cork City

Holy Trinity Church, St. Nicholas Church, and St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in one photo from October 2005. Also included if you look carefully are the College of Commerce, the now demolished tax office on Sullivan’s Quay and off in the distance the County Hall.

Traffic flies by the Sextant

Traffic speeds past the Sextant on Albert Quay in late October 2019. The building is gone now and missed by many Cork people. It was a familiar sight to me as it was on my route home growing up.

The Kyle Street Mural

There’s a fabulous mural on the corner of Kyle Street and Cornmarket Street in Cork.

The river under the trees

The River Martin flows through the grounds of Blarney Castle under stone and wood bridges and of course under the canopy of overhanging trees. Blarney Castle today in glorious sunshine.

A Pink Cadillac in Blarney

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The owner of this pink Cadillac took part in the Blarney parade in 2016! No parade this year. The village was very quiet this evening when I went for a walk there.

Blarney Castle on a Sunny Day

Blarney Castle on a lovely May afternoon in 2015.

The Hockey Skateboard Jump

Jumping in the air. Grand Parade.

Pre-Covid Life

I remember being amused at the amount of vapour that comes from e-cigarettes in the past but now it just shows how much droplets and vapour spread out from a person’s mouth and nose when they breathe deeply.

Double The Fun

Two skateboarders on Grand Parade, again. This time back in 2016 on the second day of the year.

To Take Photos

Skateboards and photos on the Grand Parade.

The Taoiseach has let us down badly

Debenhams, a large retailer in the UK and Ireland closed last year with the loss of thousands of jobs. Workers in Ireland were promised 4 weeks pay per year of service rather than the statutory 2 weeks as that had been agreed between the company and their union, Mandate. The workers are seeking redundancy terms…

Liam Ruiséal teo

Liam Ruiséal’s shop is closed for some time now after trading in the same corner for more than 100 years. In 2018 you could still see books in there but they were advertising their final reductions. Here’s Health will be moving in there this year. The Golden Pages still has the number of the shop….