Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Castle Street
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North Main Street
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Castle Street / North Main Street Marker
The two islands of medieval Cork were connected by a bridge roughly at the junction of Castle Street and North/South Main Streets. As such, the bridge lay at the mid-point of the city, spanning the central channel and joining the two parts of the spinal main street.
A water-powered mill, known as Droop’s Mill stood at the western end of the waterway. The channel was culverted in the 1860s.
A tower-house or fortified private residence, built by the Roche family in the late sixteenth century, stood close to the bridge. It was known as ‘The Parentis’ or Paradise Castle, and the name is perpetuated in the modern street name — Paradise Place.
In 1708 an Exchange in the classical style was built on the site.
Ba thart faoin ngabhal idir Shráid an Chaisleáin is an phríomhshráid thuaidh a bhí an droichead a thug dhá oileán na cathrach le chéile i gCorcaigh na meánaoise. Is é sin go raibh an droichead ag feidhmiú mar phointe comhtheagmhála don gcathair, ag trasnú an chainéil láir agus ag déanamh ceangail idir an dá chuid don phríomhshráid dhroimleach.
Ar an dtaobh
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Gar don droichead bhí túrtheach nó teach cónaithe daingnithe a thóg muintir de Róiste ag deireadh an 16ú haois. ‘An Parentis’ nó Caisleán Parrthais an t-ainm a tugadh ar an áit seo, agus tá an t-ainm sin buan fós in ainm na sráide nua, is é sin Plás Parrthais.
Sa bhliain 1708 tógadh malartán sa stíl chlaisiceach ar an láthair sin.
‘Paradise’ or ‘Roches’ Castle c. 17th century
Cork Main Drainage with archaeological excavation in progress.
The Exchange c. 1790
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1708.
Location. 51° 53.91′ N, 8° 28.63′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Castle 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: John George MacCarthy M.P. (here, next to this marker); Sráid an Chaisleáin / Castle Street / An Phríomhshráid Thuaidh / North Main Street (a few steps from this marker); An Area of Great Historical Significance
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Castle Street / North Main Street Marker
The marker is located on Castle Street, beneath a marker dedicated to John George MacCarthy M.P.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
