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From: "Brendan Jones" <>
Subject: Re: [Cork] Non Gen - Visiting Cork
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:50:40 +0100
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Hi Emma,
Glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Cork.
The newspaper archives are available at the City Library
Grand Parade (Local History 2nd Floor).
They are also available at the County Library which has
now moved from Farranlea Rd. to a bright new premises
on the Model Farm Rd. (Number 5 Bus).
In either case you would need to book a film reader in
advance.
Your reference to St. Stephen's cemetery is a puzzler.
Did perhaps mean to say St. Joseph's on Tory Top Rd?
Hope you enjoy many more trips to Cork which is to
be the European City of Culture in 2005.

Regards,

Brendan Jones.


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From: "Emma Dundon" <>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 5:15 AM
Subject: [Cork] Non Gen - Visiting Cork


> Subject: NON GEN -Suggestions when Visiting Cork -
>
> Hi Lindy , and anyone contemplating a visit to Cork,
>
> So happy for you - Cork is a marvelous place to visit. We stay at the
Metropole Hotel, McCurtain St. which is very central - I walk to almost
everywhere . However it isn't cheap, cheap- convenient though.
>
> Favourite place of mine to research is the court house on Camden St.
where, for 1 Euro, you can spend the afternoon going through more than a
hundred years of will indexes. They give a lot of information i.e. next of
kin, parish, occupation, If you find any of your family then you can write
away for a copy of the entire will. I've found at least 6 of my ancestors in
this way.
>
> The library archives (Take the red elevator upstairs) are interesting too
and the people there very helpful. Also the county archives, as pointed out
by Agnes, are very helpful. They are accessible by bus, No 8 I believe. .
>
> IF you have family who attended St. Patricks Cathedral then you are lucky
for they have well indexed records and the attendant is very helpful and
pleasant. The cost is free so I put something extra on the offering
instead. Old St. Finbar South. too has indexed records but the attendant
is only there on limited days. I know he is there Sat. at 11:30, and he does
appreciate a tip although he doesn't actually charge.
>
> Now if you know the date of your ancestors death you can check with
St.Finbar's cemetery on Wilton Rd. (I think it came into existence about
1873, not sure of the exact date.) The attendant will check the record
ook - if your name is there he can tell you exactly where the grave is
located, and he can tell you what parish the person came from. If you luck
out with this be sure to check the surrounding graves too for families often
had plots close to each other. St.Stephens cemetery is the very old
cemetery and probably worth a visit. It is on my agenda for our next
visit.
>
> There is a grand opera house beside the Lee River with excellent
entertainment if you are looking for something different to do in the
evening. We saw two rather historical productions , enjoyed them both.
>
> Bus transportation is wonderful. The drivers are helpful, make change and
tell you when to get off - they will even tell you if you are taking the
wrong bus! The buses are totally wheelchair accessible.
>
> Beside Merchants Quay , beside River Lee, you will find the bus
terminal. There are many buses which run to the outlying communities, some
every hour. I would think you could get cheap transportation to Schull
from there.
>
> Also, just up past McCurtain St. you will find the train station.It is
very easy to get a train to Cobh, or any other place you wish to go to for a
day outing. (even Schull) There is a train to Cobh that will stop at the
FOTA estate, a beautiful refurbished estate used by English military. The
grounds house deer and many animals. A lovely place to picnic for a day.
>
> And of course an hour or two shopping at Merchants Quay for those
souvenirs , and to check out the different styles is a must.
>
> We took a taxi up to Sundays Well, walked to the old gaol which has an
excellent film to watch as well as a chance to walk through the old prison.
From there we crossed over the Daly Bridge, known locally as the Shaky
Bridge. This took us over the River Lee to the Fitzgerald Park, with lovely
walks and gardens. Close by is UCC (University) and it too is interesting to
walk through. From there a scenic walk along the Mardyke back to downtown.
>
> Next time I go I would like to search out the newspaper archives. Does
anyone know where I might find them in Cork City?
>
> I'm certain you will enjoy your visit. What's not to like in Cork?
> I do hope this helps you a bit.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Emma Dundon,
> Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
>
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