St Finbarre's Cathedral |
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St Finbarre's Cathedral is one of the mahor landmarks of Cork. Built in the 19th-century and dedicated to the patron sain of Cork, St. Finbar/Finbarre/ Finn Barr (gael Fion Barra). This impressive structure was the creation of victorian architect William Burges. |
The original monastic settlement was founded in the 8th century and a church has stood on this site ever since. It is from this site that the city of Cor grew. This cathedral is Cork's Church of Ireland cathedral. It is a gothic style cathedral and its impressive interior is well worth a visit. |
Location: Sharman Crawford Street, Cork |
Cork Public Museuum and Fitzgerald Park |
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This museum occupies a magnificent Georgian building in Ftzgerald Park on the western edge of the city. The ground floor is mostly dedicated to Cork's role in Irelands fight for independance. There is an archive of photographs and documents relating to Cork-born Irish patriots such as: Terrence McSwine, Thomas MacCurtain, and Michael Collins. |
The first floor has archaeological displays. Exhibts include models depicting early medieval times; artefacts recovered from excavations in the city, some dating back as far as 4,000 years; and a working model of an early flourmill with an unusua horizontal water weheel. Antique Cork silver, glass and lace are on display. An extension to the museum has recently been completed. Be sure to also take a walk around the park. From here you can visit Cork's famous Shaky Bridge overlooking the River Lee. Enterance to the museum and park are free. |
Location: Fitzgerald Park, Cork |
St. Anne's Church, Shandon |
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The northside of Cork is dominated by this 18th century church and its curios steeped tower. The church was built in 1722 and its tower is faced with two limestone and two sandstone walls. From these the coloued of the Cork hurling and football teams are taken. You can climb the tower and ring the bells of the cathedral or simply admire the amazing view of Cork city and the Lee valley from this spectacular vantage point. Also the view of the interior of the Cathedral and its collection of 17th centur books is well worth a visit. These include letters by the poet John Donne. |
No matter where you stand inCork cit, you can see the Shandon Bells as the cathedral is also known. It;s also known as the Four Faced Liar as its four clock faces show different times, execpt on the hour when they all manage to synchronize. |
Around the area of St. Anne's Cathedral is the Shandon Craft Centre, which was once the Cork Butter Exchange. Opposite the cathedral is the round Firkin Cran Centre, this used to house the weighing scales for the butter-casks (firkins) and is now home to a hot venue for contemporary dance and theatrical preformances. |
Location: Church Street, Cork |
Cork City Gaol |
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About a mile west of the city centre, Cork City Gaol recieved its first prisoners in 1824 and its last in 1932. This prison housed many of Ireland's great patriots in the 19th century. visiting this gaol is a very moving experience and the sound effect and lifelike charaters inhabiting the cells re-create the social history of Cork. |
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Upstairs there is a new National radio Museum, with a colection of beautiful old radios you can hear the story of Marconi's conquest of te airways. |
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Location: Convent Avenue, Sunday's Well, Cork. |
Crawford Art Gallery |
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The Crawford Art Gallery is housed in the building that was used as teh Old Customs House of 1724 and also used by the Cork School of Art in 1884. There are displays of sculptures and handcrafted silver and flass works. It houses an excellent permanent collection of works by Irish artists such as Jack Yeats, Sean Keating, Nathaniel Grogan, William Orpen, Sir John LAvery, James BArry and Daniel Maclise. The gallery also has an excellent café and bookestor. In 2000 is recieved a dramatic facelife and a great new extension. |
Location: Emmet place, Cork |
Historic Walking Tour of Cork |
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Tour Details:
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Tickets: €10 per person, €5 OAP's, students. |
