Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Sráid Mhargadh an Arbhair
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Cornmarket Street
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Sráid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street Marker, Side One
Sráid Mhargadh an ArbhairCornmarket Street
(Eastern face)
Idir arán agus arbhar, idir ghual agus ghuacamóilé.
An Coal Quay (agus “foam ’áit” na Gaeilge air) is d’fhéidir íocóir Chorcaí ar an áit seo a aireachtáil sa seancheapóg uillinne a bhíodh suite suas an bóthar thíos. Tá an foirgneamh fós ina sheasamh fós agus tá clú air ar an tsaothrúlacht bhreá cloiche atá ann. Más é inniu lá an mhargaidh tá nairt! Tá ceannaithí áitiúla ina ag leanacht de thraidisiún na trádála sráide agus ag díol togha agus rogha bia agus ní is mó…
From coal to corn and from chutneys to quiche.
Better known to Cork folk as the Coal Quay, this area gets its name from the Cornmarket that was once located up the street from here. The original building is still standing and is noted for its fine stone craftsmanship. If today is market day then you’re in luck! Local artisan foodies have carried on the centuries-old tradition of street trading, selling a range of delicious treats.
(Western face)
An áit is fearr chun deoch an dorais a fháil.
Faoi áirse ar Shráid Mhargadh an Arbhair, ar a dtugtar Ascaill an Daltúnaigh, bhí ceann de na bialanna ba
this page online
Ar chlé:
Katty Barry lasmuigh dá háitreabh isteach ó Shráid Mhargadh an Arbhair, c. 1963.
Thíos:
Bhí an-chion ag daoine ar Katty Barry agus sa bhliain 2021 chuir ealaíontóirí ó Cork Arts Theatre dráma ar stáitse i ndílchuimhne uirthi dar teideal Queen of The Coal Quay.
The place to go in Cork for a nightcap.
Under an archway just off Cornmarket Street, named Dalton’s Avenue, was one of the city’s most colourful eateries. It was run by the famous Katty Barry, whose legend has outlived her. Also known as a late-night, unlicensed drinking den, Katty served hearty meals of pigs’ trotters in an atmosphere of raucous merriment. Everyone was welcome, from the posh to the penniless, with the possible exception of policemen.
Left:
Katty Barry outside her premises off Cornmarket Street, c. 1963.
Below:
A much-loved figure in the city, Katty Barry inspired artists from Cork Arts Theatre to perform a play dedicated to her life titled Queen of The Coal Quay, in 2021.
Kevin Cummins
Courtesy of the Irish Examiner Archive
‘Míle fáilte
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Sráid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street Marker, Side Two
go Corca cliarach ilcheolaigh;
minic bhí an taobh so theas,
a theacht nárbh é a aimhleas.’
Sliocht as dán a scríobh an file Corcaíoch agus duine de mhórscríobhaithe na Gaeilge, Mícheál Óg Ó Longáin, sa bhliain 1820.
‘A thousand welcomes to Ó Eoghain
to musical, learned Cork;
often was it the case down south,
that his coming was no misfortune.’
[English:]
Excerpt from a poem written by Cork, and important Irish language poet, Mícheál Óg Ó Longáin in 1820.
[English:]
‘If you come to Cork you’ll get drisheen
Murphy’s stout and pigs crubeens
Here’s up them all says the boys of Fairhill.’
[Gaeilge:]
Sliocht as an amhrán áitiúil The Boys of Fairhill. [English:]
Quote from Irish folksong called The Boys of Fairhill.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Women.
Location. 51° 54.039′ N, 8° 28.584′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Corn Market Street and Coal Quay, on the right when traveling north on Corn Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Corn Market Street, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Droichead an tSeandúin / Shandon Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Don Juan de Aquila
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
3. Side One - Close-up
Also see . . . Barry, Katty (Dictionary of Irish Biography).
Barry, Katty (1909–82), restaurateur and famous Cork character, was born on Dalton's Avenue, off the Coal Quay, Cork, daughter of John Barry. Her mother ran a provisions shop on Dalton's Avenue, which Katty took over and turned into an eating house. Beautiful, witty, earthy, and wise, Katty made the establishment famous...She also inspired a new verse to the old ballad, ‘The boys of Fairhill’: ‘Katty Barry sells crubeens fairly bursting at the seams’, and her name is invoked in various local expletives and chants. It is occasionally still said of poorly performing sports teams in Cork that ‘they couldn't bate Katty Barry.’(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
4. Side Two - Close-Up
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
5. Cornmarket Street
The street is still home to a farmer's market each Saturday.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
