Cork is known for many things—Murphy’s Irish stout and the rivalry with Dublin among others—the former probably contributing to the latter. It’s an Irish city full of character, with a beautiful island in the center which is surrounded by the channels of River Lee.
As a teen I knew Cork because of one of its most prominent sons—Rory Gallagher. Indeed “Calling Card” was the first CD I ever bought and I still have it. Rory was not born in Cork but he was raised there with the city being a vital influence to his amazing blues and out of this world guitar playing.
Corkonians take great pride in their city and it didn’t take me long to see why. I was lucky to be there even for a day, and spend my sleepless night capturing Cork’s atmospheric streets, the tranquil bridges and the dark banks of River Lee. This is a photo-essay of that night.
Lower Glanmire and Summerhill
MacCurtain street in the Victorian Quarter of central Cork
The north channel of River Lee
The Merchant’s Quay
The streets Cork started to quiet down by 10 p.m
A lone traveler heading to the bus station
Clontarf Bridge
On St. Patrick’s Bridge
Reflections on River Lee
The tower top to the right belongs to Trinity Presbyterean Church
Horgan’s Quay
Last click on St. Patrick’s Bridge
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