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

An Meal Theas
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South Mall

 
 
An Meal Theas / South Mall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. An Meal Theas / South Mall Marker
Inscription.  [Gaeilge:]
Diol inspioráide
Is mó ceoltóir, ealaíontóir agus scríbhneoir, a spreag an chathair seo, ina measc Frank O’Connor. Ó Chorcaigh ó dhúchas é agus deirtear gurbh é máistir na ngearrscéalta é. Feictear an Laoi sa chúlra chomh maith i bhfíseán cáiliúil ceoil Hozier ‘Take me to Church’.

[English:]
A source of inspiration
This city has inspired countless musicians, artists and writers, like Frank O’Connor. A Cork native, he was considered a master of the short story form in literature. The River Lee also provided the backdrop for Hozier’s iconic music video ‘Take me to Church’.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicRoads & Vehicles.
 
Location. 51° 53.865′ N, 8° 28.03′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of South Mall and Parnell Place, on the right when traveling east on South Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 S Mall, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the
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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 location: Traolach MacSuibhne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tomás MacCurtain (about 120 meters away); Cé Andarsan / Anderson’s Quay (about 180 meters away); Cuan Chorcaí / Cork Harbour / An Laoi / River Lee (about 210 meters away); Michael Collins (1890–1922) (about 210 meters away); Sir Thomas Deane (about 210 meters away); Cé na gCeannaithe / Merchant's Quay (about 210 meters away); Sráid Oilibhéir Pluincéid / Oliver Plunkett Street (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
 
An Meal Theas / South Mall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. An Meal Theas / South Mall Marker
In 2026, the marker is temporarily partially obscured due to construction.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Aug. 7, 2026