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Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant.
It is a branch of Cork City Council. There are currently three fire stations in use by Cork City Fire Brigade; of which 2 are full-time and 1 is part time (retained). Cork City Fire Brigade is staffed by 153 active personnel, making it the second-biggest fire service in Ireland after the Dublin Fire Brigade.
Grand Parade, Cork: 1860: Sir John Benson [4] 'Lest We Forget' War Memorial South Mall, Cork: 1925 [5] City South Mall, Cork: 1985: Patrick O'Sullivan [6] Cork City Battalion Irish Volunteers Memorial South Mall, Cork: 2016: Mick Wilkins [7] [8] Denny Lane plaque South Mall, Cork: Denny Lane (1818 - 1895) was the author of the poem "Carrigdhoun ...
Cork (Irish: Corcaigh [ˈkɔɾˠkəɟ]; from corcach, meaning 'marsh') [6] is the second largest city in Ireland, the county town of County Cork, the largest city in the province of Munster and third largest on the island of Ireland.
It is administered by Cork City Council. [11] A variety of different fresh produce from around the world can be bought in the English market. The market is still best known however for its fresh fish and butchers, and it serves many of the city's top restaurants. It is a source of local specialities such as drisheen, spiced beef and buttered ...
Sir Henry's was a bar and nightclub on South Main Street in Cork, Ireland. It was founded by Jerry Lucey in 1978. [1] The name was derived from Henry O'Shea, a baker and building owner in the South Main Street area of Cork city. [2] The club was known for its house, trance, R&B, hip hop and regular live rock concerts. [3]
The Firkin Crane building is located near the Church of St Anne, Shandon close to the Cork Butter Museum and the site of the original Cork City Butter Exchange. [6] The building was opened in August 1855, designed to a rotunda plan by Sir John Benson [7] for the Butter Exchange.
Patrick Street, Cork. Photochrom print c. 1890–1900. Cork, located on Ireland's south coast, is the second largest city within the Republic of Ireland after Dublin and the third largest on the island of Ireland after Dublin and Belfast. Cork City is the largest city in the province of Munster. Its history dates back to the sixth century.