Winthrop Street Dug Up
In early 2005, Winthrop Street was dug up and repaved. I really don’t like the modern surface. Part of it feels slippery, and the middle section is uncomfortable to walk on. Anyone else?
A Busker in February
On a quiet February day in 2019 I walked down Winthrop Street and saw this busker strumming his guitar.
A little doggy in her coat
I don’t remember what this dog’s name was, but she was so cute I asked her human dad if I could photograph her. No petting was allowed as she is the typical small dog and isn’t fond of strangers rubbing her. Not surprising really. Would you like giants rubbing your head?
It’s for me’o!
It’s still cold, but following up on my recent photo outside a gelato shop, here’s another one, on the corner of Patrick’s Street and Winthrop Street in Cork. I love ice cream too, but maybe not enough to eat it on a cold wintery day, outside!
Sky Blue on a cold day
The front of the casino on Winthrop Street is coloured an unusually calming sky-blue or cyan colour. Not the type of colour I’d expect somewhere that wants customers to get excited about losing money to use. Luckily, Deliveroo uses the same colour and a delivery guy just walked past while I was fishing for a…
A break from the guitar
A man takes a break from playing the guitar on Winthrop Street, Cork. It was July 2019, so probably warm and maybe humid, so his bare feet won’t have been cold.
Everyone’s Eating Out
In the last year it’s become too dangerous to eat in restaurants because of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
Making Headlines
Winthrop Street, Cork. June 2017.
Look Up!
This was taken in what I believe is the open air bathroom of a popular pub in Cork City. At least it was in September 2013. Anyone recognise it?
Cork’s Red Light District
Winthrop Street, Cork.
Rest in Peace
A hand written notice strung up on a pole at the corner of Winthrop Street and Patrick’s Street in Cork records the names of those killed by Israeli commandos recently.
The odd look
The odd look A couple walking along Winthrop Street in Cork have very expressive faces.












