Chance to take a walking tour of Cork during May

Councillor Kieran McCarthy has announced his set of historical walking tours for the month of May, which range from The Marina, Blackpool, the city centre, South Parish, to The Lough.

Douglas-based Cllr McCarthy noted: “The stories on the five tours for the month of May reflect the diverseness of Cork’s historical stories and their multitude of tangents.

“Ultimately though all of the stories have influenced Cork’s cultural and built heritage and have added immensely to how the city’s story came into being.

“All five tours also cover special parts of Cork’s geography such as the city’s relationship with the River Lee, cityscape views, and suburban and urban lakes.

“My May walking tours are all free and last about two hours. No booking required, just come along on the day and all are welcome to come along.”

The tours are: Today, May 4: The Marina, meet at western end adjacent Shandon Boat Club, City End, The Marina at 2pm.

Sunday May 10: Blackpool: Its History and Heritage; meet at the square on St Mary’s Road, opp North Cathedral at 2pm.

Friday, May 15: Cork Through the Ages, An Introduction to the Historical Development of Cork City; meet at the National Monument, Grand Parade at 6.30pm.

Sunday, May 17: The South Bank – The South Parish and its Histories, meet at the Ronnie Herlihy Pocket Park, Langford Row, just opposite intersection of High Street, Summerhill South and Douglas Street at 2pm.

Sunday, May 24: The Lough and its Curiosities; meet at green area at northern green of The Lough, entrance of Lough Road to The Lough, Lough Church end at 6.30pm.