Plaques of Cork

STEPS AND STEEPLES WALKING ROUTE

Griffith Bridge, South of Shandon St

The North Gate Bridge was named Griffith Bridge in honour of Arthur Griffith.  A bronze plaque by sculptor Seamus Murphy marks the occasion.

Firemark signs,Camden Quay

In the early 1800s Insurance Companies organised the local fire brigade service in the city. A distinctive fire mark sign bearing the insurance company details was erected on the building as a marker for these fire brigades.

CUSTOMS AND COMMERCE WALKING ROUTE

Corn Cure Advertisement, Pembroke St

This advertisement is situated on the south-facing gable of a chemist shop on the eastern side of Pembroke Street. The sign is a painted mosaic which appears to have been painted over the original advertisement for the chemist.

GAA meeting, 35 St Patrick’s Street

This limestone plaque commemorates the second meeting of the newly founded Gaelic Athletic Association

MEDIEVAL TO MODERN WALKING ROUTE

Armorial Plaque, plaque located on the North facing wall of the Raven bar

The Armorial Plaque dated 1606 is believed to be a fragment of an ornate mantelpiece that once hung above a fireplace in a castle or tower house. It is located on the north facing wall of the Raven bar. 

Cockpit Lane, North Main St (to the north east)

Cockpit Lane, as the name indicates was the location of a cockfighting pit. In the 18th century cock fighting was a popular ‘sport’ and a common gambling activity.

SAINTS AND SCHOLARS WALKING ROUTE

Bowling Green, White Street

The Bowling Green, on the western side of White Street, was laid out in 1773. Bowling was a popular 18th-century pastime in the city with a second green located off Patrick’s St (Bowling Green St).

St Johns Market, eastern entrance pillar of An Crúscín Lán

St. John’s Market, off Douglas Street, was opened by the newly Reformed Corporation in 1842. It was specifically built “for the accommodation of the people of that improving neighbourhood”

LIFE AND LEARNING WALKING ROUTE

IRA Cork Brigade

This plaque was erected in 1947 to commemorate IRA members who had died in 1920 and 1921. It is located at the main entrance to the old jail at Gaol’s Cross on the Western Road.