Great shakes – An Irishman’s Diary on Daly’s Bridge and sport by the Lee

I have just written an Irishman's Diary article in the Irish Times newspaper about some popular Cork landmarks - Daly's Bridge and some of the sporting venues nearby. Known colloquially as the Shakey Bridge on account of how it shakes when you walk over it quickly, the bridge is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. Read it here.

View from the Shakey Bridge looking back towards Sunday's Well.

Near the bridge, which crosses over the north channel of the River Lee, you will find a host of sporting venues such as the Mardyke Arena (UCC's main sports venue), Sunday's Well Boating & Tennis Club, and the Cork County Cricket Club. Also nearby is Fitzgerald's Park, the main public park in Cork city. It was on this spot that the 1902/1903 Cork International Exhibition was held. You can find out more about this exhibition on this page, including the official programme.