Daily Archives: August 25, 2009

Heritage Walk along the Old Line

August 25, 2009Cork History, Kieran's Council Work, S.E. Ward Local History, Uncategorized, Ward Eventsadmin

It’s always great to get a crowd on a walking tour. So below are the pictures of the crowd on my walking tour of the Cork Blackrock & Passage Rail Line. Such a great piece of suburban history, especially as the over pass bridges and Blackrock platform are still intact and the line takes one through the history of suburbs such as Ballintemple, Blackrock and Mahon. The site is also set amidst great built and natural heritage – The Marina, The Atlantic Pond, the Docklands area, Fords, the Showgrounds, Pairc Ui Chaoimh. I do plan to put my notes online in the history section of this website and www.corkheritage.ie. Thanks to the crowd for their support. My next talk is next Saturday for Heritage Open Day at 1p.m in the National Sculpture Factory, the former tram terminus on Albert Road.

Crowd view, Rail line walk

Mural, Mahon Community Centre

August 25, 2009Uncategorized, Ward Eventsadmin

Part of Mahon Community Centre Mural

It’s official, the mural on Mahon Community Centre is one of the largest in Ireland, Well done to Denis Coffey and all the team at the Community Centre an the artists who were involved in the mural. It’s a fantastc creation and very imaginative. As well as that, Mahon Community Centre is great- warm, inviting, friendly and progressive. Long be this centre be a beacon of hope and inspiration for not jus the community of Mahon but also for communities across the city.

Mahon Mural