Bishop Lucey Park, Public park in central Cork, Ireland
Bishop Lucey Park is a public space in central Cork located between Grand Parade and South Main Street. The park features green areas with bronze fountains, sculptures, and stone pathways that create different zones for walking and sitting.
During the park's construction in the 1980s, workers discovered sections of the original Hiberno-Norse settlement walls and pottery fragments from the 17th century. These findings revealed layers of Cork's past stretching back to medieval times.
The park displays a bronze sculpture of The Onion Seller, honoring women who once worked at the Coal Quay market in Cork. This figure celebrates a group of market traders who were part of the city's everyday life.
The space is easily accessible in the heart of the city and serves as a handy spot to rest during a visit. During winter, the area transforms with Christmas lights and decorations, making it a popular destination during the holiday season.
The entrance gates came from Cork's former corn market on Anglesea Street and were relocated here when the park opened in 1985. These gates connect the space to an older market tradition from the city's past.
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