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

The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band

Est 1878

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band Marker

Inscription. This building was the first band room of the Butter Exchange Band (affectionately known as Da Buttera). The band continues to perform far and wide.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 51° 54.168′ N, 8° 28.558′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Shandon. It is on John Redmond Street east of Francis Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 John Redmond 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, 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 (a few steps from this marker); Cork Butter Exchange

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Eaglais Naomh Áine / St Anne’s Church / Margadh Ime / Butter Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Butter Market House (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); No. 2, Philpot Curran Lane (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Cork Butter Exchange Band est. 1878.

The Band known to the people of Cork affectionately as 'Da Buttera' is a community based Wind Band with a focus on involvement in local community events and providing the people of Cork with free musical tuition to anyone willing to join the Band.

The Band plays at many events through out the year such as parades, festivals, regattas, open air recitals, sacred events and of course Christmas Carols.

(Submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band Marker

The marker is found on the frame of this house--it has replaced a homemade marker that once was displayed in the window.

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 9 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.