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I CHECK THE STREET ART ON FERRY WALK EVERY TIME I VISIT CORK

October 24, 2023 by infomatique

NEAR THE POPULAR SHAKY BRIDGE

I have visited this location many times and until now it has almost been impossible to photograph the ever changing artwork because of parked cars. Today I was lucky as there was only one car and it did not get in the way.

The laneway is but a section Ferry Walk, a reminder of the ferry crossing the River Lee prior to the construction of Daly’s ‘shaky’ Bridge in 1926. This is the only suspension bridge in Cork. West along the Mardyke Walk, is the Mardyke Arena, an indoor student sports centre owned by University College Cork. Beyond it, lies the famed Mardyke athletic grounds. On major sporting occasions, hundreds of spectators unable or unwilling to buy a ticket, would pack the stadium exterior, climb trees, and line nearby bridges and fields across the river.

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STREET ART AT THE WILLIAM CLARKE AND SON BUILDING

May 23, 2023 by infomatique

ST PAUL’S AVENUE OFF LAVITT’S QUAY IN CORK

This building makes a positive contribution to the character of Cork’s much altered quays. The construction in a machine-made red brick with red brick “specials”, the gently arched openings, and the parapeted roof, all contribute to the architectural interest of the building. The character of the building is enhanced by the retention of much original fabric including timber sash windows with wrought iron guards. The inlaid signage remembers William Clarke and Son who produced tobacco products in Cork from 1830 to 1924.

William Clarke & Son was a tobacco company that was founded in 1830 at South Main Street, Cork, Ireland. In January 1924, following the formation of the Irish Free State, the United Kingdom trade of William Clarke & Son was transferred to Dublin and taken over by Ogden’s.

DANU BY KITSUNE JOLENE

May 18, 2023 by infomatique

MURAL ON DRINAN STREET OFF SULLIVAN’S QUAY IN CORK

Kitsune Jolene is from Ghent, Belgium and is known for her colourful and emotive works and dreamy depictions, drawing inspiration from personal life stories or mythology and folklore.

I had never heard of Drinan Street until I photographed this large mural.

Coláiste Éamann Rís, now located in Turner’s Cross, is the oldest school on Cork’s southside. Originally founded in 1828 on Sullivan’s Quay by the Christian Brothers, the school has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of Cork City and its young people. The old school is now part of the Flying Enterprise bar and restaurant complex.

Both South Presentation Primary School and Sullivan’s Quay CBS (Sullie’s Quay), which once catered for many hundreds of pupils, were forced to close through falling numbers in 2006.

THE KINO ON WASHINGTON STREET IN CORK

May 17, 2023 by infomatique

CURRENT MURAL IS NOT AS INTERESTING AS THE JACKIE OH MURAL

Dragon by Dan Leo has replaced the Jackie Oh mural at the Kino on Washington Street in Cork and to be honest I am a bit disappointed but that does not mean that I do not like the new artwork. Also, the Banger Events sign does not help.

The Kino was a 250 capacity arthouse cinema and music venue. Recently, not sure when, the Kino cultural complex reopened as a fully-licenced bar and nightclub.

Washington Street is a street in central Cork city, Ireland. Built in 1824, it runs from the old medieval town centre onto the site of the western marshes, and today links the Western Road and Lancaster Quay with the Grand Parade.