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River Lee at night

A serene river flows through a cityscape at dusk, reflecting the soft hues of the evening sky.


Stood on the Nano Nagle foot bridge this is the wonderful view east towards Holy Trinity Roman Church. The bridge is Parliament Bridge, a single arch made of limestone from the early 19th century. You can see the light trails of car headlights moving across the bridge. Taken a dusk this photograph was a 10 second long exposure. This has also blurred the movement in the waters of the River Lee. To the right of the river is Sullivan’s Quay. On the left is the railings at the waters edge of Grand Parade.

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Port of Cork

Modern buildings and a sign for Port of Cork sit by the waterfront under a blue sky with clouds.


The modern white and glass office building is Penrose Dock with the much smaller and older Penrose House in front of it, home to the Youth Health Service. This area on the north side of the River Lee is Penrose Quay in the Victorian Quarter of Cork. This was the closest I got to this part of the city but somewhere I’d definately make time to explore on my next time. I’d like to learn more about the history of the Port of Cork. I was walking from the city centre to the Marina Market. This photograph was taken from Kennedy Quay.

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Holy Trinity Roman Church Cork

A majestic church with a tall, pointed spire and detailed stone carvings sits on the edge of a river, framed by historic buildings and a busy street lined with parked cars. A nearby stone bridge crosses the river, all under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue.

One of the largest churches in Cork. Also known as Father Matthew Memorial Church. This Roman Catholic Gothic Revival church stands tall on the bank of the River Lee. Construction started in 1832 but the Great Famine caused years of delays. The church finally opened in 1850 but it wasn’t until 1890 that construction was fully completed. During my few days in Cork I walked past the church at different times of day and evening. Next time I must go inside the church and photograph the interior.

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River Lee along Sullivan’s Quay

View of a street beside a river in Cork, Ireland. The vibrant yellow 'The Courtyard on Sober Lane' building stands out on the left. In the distance, the gothic spires of Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral rise into the sky. A stone bridge crosses the river under a mix of sun and clouds.

Stood on the Nano Nagle footbridge this is the view west along the River Lee. Sullivan’s Quay is the narrow road on the left of the photograph. The bright yellow building is The Courtyard on Sober Lane. Originally a school but now bar and restaurant with the courtyard on the other side of the building. The stone bridge that crosses the river is the South Gate Bridge taking the R608 road into the city centre. The gothic spires in the background are Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral which stands out from the skyline. This was one of the first photographs I took in the city. I was looking for some night photography locations in Cork. Seeing this scene, I knew I’d be back on this bridge later one evening. It’s hard to see here, but there was road works happening on the South Gate Bridge which was disappointing.