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Saint Finbarr's Cathedral Cork

On the banks of the River Lee4
CORK Legend has it that Saint Finbarr,Cork's patron saint left his hermitage at Gouganne Barra,which is the source of the River Lee and traveled it's course to near it's journeys end where he set up home where this splendid cathedral now stands.

Paul Street Cork City

Paul Street

This is a lovely pedestrain area in Cork City full of interesting shops like,"The Mainly Murder Bookshop"! it has some lovely cafe's and resturants too.Enjoy the buskers in nearby "Rory Gallagher Place" or experience the peace in Saint Peter and Paul's Catholic church with it's beautiful wood carvings.
Pay a visit to the Crawford Art Gallery where admission is free,it's a beautiful gallery. Art Gallery
There are interesting lanes off Paul Street including "French Church Street".

Rosie at waterfall

Rosie

This is my dog Rosie,she is a Lakeland Terrier and she is 9 years old. She is blind in one eye. She is the Best! :-)

The North Chapel

The North chapel

The Catholic Cathedral in Cork ,affectionetly known as The North Chapel

Cork

Gougane Barra

This is where the River Lee rises and it is also scene of the ancient hermitage of Saint Finbarr,Cork's patron saint.It has breathtaking scenery and a beautiful national ParkGougane Barra

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Blarney Castle

Kissing the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney County Cork. Blarney Castle is 5 miles from Cork City.Legend say's that whoever kisses the Blarney Stone will recieve the gift of elequence and will never be stuck for words! :)Blarneycastle4

Saint Finbarr's Cathedral

This is a detail from the very ornate entrance to Saint Finbarr's Cathedral in Cork City,on the opposite side are the Four Foolish Virgins.

Intro Updated Jun 27, 2008
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olja1234 Aug 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday to you, Frank. May it be a wonderful one!
Donna_in_India Aug 10, 2009 at 11:31 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Frank! Hope you have a great day! Stunning photos on your hp - you have certainly whet my appetite for a visit to Cork. And Rosie is adorable!!
danairozo Dec 27, 2008 at 12:36 PM Report Abuse

Frank, I missed your birthday, so I am saying, Happy New Year. Enjoy 2009, Dan.
Ekaterinburg Aug 23, 2008 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

Well now you know. Don't forget the meeting. I'll get in touch with you in Early September and maybe we could toss around some ideas :))
meiyergani Aug 11, 2008 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from Bogor Indonesia
margaretvn Aug 11, 2008 at 10:45 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday and I love that first photo! have a good day
WhispersWest Aug 11, 2008 at 8:19 AM Report Abuse

Happiest of Birthday Wishes, to you, mo chara! I hope that you have a wonderful day! Slan Beo, Bit
mary2u99 Aug 10, 2008 at 5:52 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday to you. :-)
FletteMette Jun 19, 2008 at 3:26 PM Report Abuse

Hi there, and thanks for stopping by! Life is very good, actually - I'm in Malta at the moment, can't complain!=D Hope you're enjoying summer :o)
Phemmy May 18, 2008 at 1:26 AM Report Abuse

Hey Frank how are you doing?? your page is interesting. im still hoping coming down there but aint possible for me hmmmmm greetings from nigeria Phemmy