Daly's bridge, Pedestrian suspension bridge in County Cork, Ireland
Daly's Bridge is a wrought-iron suspension bridge over the River Lee, the only suspension bridge in Cork City. Built by David Rowell & Company to a design by city engineer Stephen W. Farrington, it spans 160 feet (49 m), with a timber-planked walkway 4+1⁄2 feet (1.4 m) wide. It links Sunday's Well on the north bank with Fitzgerald's Park in the Mardyke area.
Daly's Bridge was completed in 1926 and opened in 1927, built by the London firm David Rowell & Company to a design by Stephen W. Farrington, Cork City Engineer. It is the only suspension bridge in Cork City and takes its name from businessman James Daly, who contributed to its cost. It is listed on Cork City Council's Record of Protected Structures.
Locals call it the Shakey Bridge or Shaky Bridge because the timber-planked walkway moves when people run or jump on it. The nickname comes from that swaying platform rather than from any official name; formally the bridge honours Cork businessman James Daly, who contributed to its cost.
The timber-planked walkway is 4+1⁄2 feet (1.4 m) wide, so cyclists should dismount or cross with care when pedestrians are present. The deck is reached from Sunday's Well on the north bank and Fitzgerald's Park on the south; the park side gives step-free access to the Mardyke walks.
During a major restoration in 2019, engineers dismantled the entire structure into four sections and reassembled it on site. This took-apart-and-rebuild approach was necessary to address significant corrosion damage.
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