Shandon in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Butter Market House

Butter Trading in Two Centuries

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Butter Market House Marker

Inscription. This house has been associated with the butter trade in Cork since it was built by the builder & architect Richard R. Brash in 1864 for the butter merchant Patrick O’Herlihy. In the late 19th century the house became the premises of Dominic Cronin and Sons, one of the city’s largest butter merchants. They continued trading into the 20th century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 51° 54.143′ N, 8° 28.577′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Shandon. It is at the intersection of Dominick Street and Francis Street, on the right when traveling east on Dominick Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Dominick St, Cork, Munster, 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,

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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: The Firkin Crane / An Firkin Crane (within shouting distance of this marker); Cork Butter Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band (within shouting distance of this marker); Annie Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Annie Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Eaglais Naomh Áine / St Anne’s Church / Margadh Ime / Butter Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Droichead an tSeandúin / Shandon Bridge (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Butter Market House

The marker is located on the building, which as of 2026 is home to a defunct bed and breakfast.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.