Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Opera Lane
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Lána an Cheoldráma
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Opera Lane / Lána an Cheoldráma Marker
Opera Lane
Formerly
Faulkner’s Lane
It was named after the Faulkner family, who owned and operated a bank from this lane in the late 1700’s.
[Gaeilge:]
Lána an Cheoldráma
Lána Uí Fhachtna mar a bhí. Ainmníodh i ndiaidh Clann Uí Fhachtna a d’oibrigh banc sa lána seanach sna 1700’í.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 51° 53.973′ N, 8° 28.378′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Opera Lane and Emmett Place, on the left when traveling west on Opera Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Opera Lane, Cork, Munster T12 AH2F, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gailearaí Ealaíne Crawford / Crawford Art Gallery / Áras Ceoldrámaíochta Chorcaí / Cork Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Joan Denise Moriarty LL.D (within shouting distance of this marker); John Francis Maguire M.P. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "The Echo Boy" (about 120 meters away); Richard Dowden (Richard) (about 120 meters away); Rory Gallagher Place (about 120 meters away); Sráid Phóil / Paul Street / Sráid an Chaisleáin / Castle Street (about 120 meters away); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick's Street (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Also see . . . Starbucks in historical Cork building causes concern (Irish Times).
The opening of a Starbucks cafe at the historic Queen Anne House at the corner of Emmett Place/Opera Lane in Cork city centre has worried councillors. Independent councillor Kieran McCarthy said that the premises dates back to 1730 and is an important piece of heritage in the city.(Submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Opera Lane / Lána an Cheoldráma Marker
The marker is located at the corner of Opera Lane, next to the Starbucks logo in this photo.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
3. Queen Anne House
The building upon which the marker is affixed is listed by the Cork Civic Trust.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz
4. Thirty Shilling Note
This banknote issued by Cotter & Kellett bank is included on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
