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

City Corn Market Archway

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. City Corn Market Archway Marker

Inscription. This archway, formerly the entrance to the City Corn Market at Anglesea Street, built circa 1860. Re-erected here by Cork Corporation in 1985.

Erected 1985 by Cork Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 51° 53.839′ N, 8° 28.515′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 Grand Parade, 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: Páirc an Easpaig Ó Luasa / Bishop Lucey Park / Sráid an Chapaill Bhuí / Grand Parade (a few steps from this marker); Tree of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Steve Collins (within shouting distance of this marker); Albie Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Mick Leahy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glen B.C. Cork (within shouting distance of this marker); Cork's Young Boxers (within shouting distance of this marker); Olympic Boxers From Cork (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

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Nostalgia: A brief look back at the history of Bishop Lucey Park 36 years on.

Among the interesting features of the park is the entrance archway, which was originally the entrance of the former city corn market at Anglesea Street before the archway was disassembled and later reassembled at the park entrance.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. City Corn Market Archway Marker

The marker can be seen from inside Bishop Lucey Park, facing the street.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. City Corn Market Archway Marker

The front of the archway, facing Bishop Lucey Park from Grand Parade.

Páirc Easpaig Lucey - Bishop Lucey Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

4. Páirc Easpaig Lucey - Bishop Lucey Park

This marker is also found on the arch.
[Gaeilge:] Tháinig Ard-Mhéara Chorcaí, Comh. Fergal Ó Duinneacha chun an t-athoscailt de Pháirc Easpaig Lucey a mharcáil tar éis a hathchóirithe, i láthair an Príomhfheidhmeannach Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí, Valerie Ní Shúilleabháin agus an Stiúrthóir Forbairt Bonnegear, Gearóid Ó Beirn, ar an 14 Samhain 2025 [English:] The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Fergal Dennehy, marked the re-opening of Bishop Lucey Park following its refurbishment in the presence of the Chief Executive of Cork City Council Valerie O’Sullivan and the Director of Infrastructure Development Gerry O’Beirne on 14 November 2025

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.