The exploration of CorkIrish: C(h)orcaigh

City by the Lee

The River Lee (Irish: An Laoi)

The Lee and Blackrock CastleCork, Ireland

Origin: Shehy Mountains near Gougane Barra

Mouth: Celtic Sea at Cork Harbour mouth

Length: 90 km

The banks of my own lovely lee - lyrics

How oft do my thoughts in their fancy take flightTo the home of my childhood awayTo the days when each patriot's vision seem'd brightEre I dreamed that those joys should decay.

When my heart was as light as the wild winds that blowDown the Mardyke through each elm treeWhere I sported and play'd 'neath each green leafy shadeOn the banks of my own lovely Lee.

Where I sported and play'd 'neath each green leafy shadeOn the banks of my own lovely Lee.

And then in the springtime of laughterr and songCan I ever forget the sweet hours?With the friends of my youth as we rambled along'Mongst the green mossy banks and wild flowers.

Then too, when the evening sun's sinking to restSheds its golden light over the seaThe maid with her lover the wild daisies pressedOn the banks of my own lovely Lee.

The maid with her lover the wild daisies pressedOn the banks of my own lovely Lee...

Bishop Lucey Park• Bishop Lucey Park was

officially opened on 6 December 1985

• Bounded by the Grand Parade, Tuckey Street, the South Main Street and Christ Church Lane

• Named in honour of Bishop Cornelius Lucey who was the Roman Catholic bishop of Cork for over 30 years

Cork Tourist Office

• They offer: – tickets for ferry tours (stenaline)– Free accomodation booking service– Maps and all kind of info on different issues

Cork sporting teams - nicknames

• Blood and bandages• Rebel hurlers

Statio Bene Fida Carinis

Is a well-known slogan associated with Cork

• It means „A safe harbor for ships”

Cork English MarketYou can buy there all kinds of food of the finest quality – fruits, meat, vegetable, sweets and lots more….

The name English refers to history – long time ago in order to trade there you had to be of English blood or aristocratic background

St. Patrick Street

Called „Panna” by the locals is one of the main shopping streets

French Church Street

• The quarter is called:– THE HUGUENOT quarter – The street leads to Rory Gallagher corner

Rory Gallagher

A tribute to one of the most famous Irish musicians, who lived in Cork, but was born in Ulster• Was a guitarist• Was involved in the

following bands:• Fontana Show Band• Taste• Rory Gallagher Band

Crawford Art GalleryThere is an exhibition at the moment called Gravity which explores many interpretations of gravity from science to spirituality, all trying to disturbour senses.

W.H. Crawford was the benefactor and he endowed the Gallery, St. Finbarre’s Cathedral, the Queen’s College.

Cork Opera House

• Located to the left of the Crawford Gallery

At the moment you can enjoy the musical for all times: BLOOD BROTHERS – you’ll be delighted

The Echo Boy Statue

It’s the tribute to the boy who used to sell newspapers by shouting the name „Echo”. That way people knew they could buy an issue. He would sell „The Cork Examiner” and „The Evening Echo”

The plaque on the ground

It comemorates the place where the newspaper offices used to be

The papers were launched from here in 1892

Happy ending

• Following the advice, we went for a pint

Thank you very much