I’m also well aware that even if I stay in Cork for the next 25 years, I’ll always be a blow-in. My attachment to Cork, and Ireland, is not based on a sentimental affection grounded on ancestral lineage. This is one of the most peculiar aspects of Irish life, inconceivable in a modern society. Read More Future Cork: There is immense potential in Cork if the city turns toward the riverTwo aspects of life in Cork are particularly dear to me: the university, and the thriving art and culture scene. And how lucky were we, in Cork, to see Eileen Walsh on stage at the Cork Opera House last year performing for 24 hours ‘The Second Woman’ as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival.

Source: Irish Examiner March 14, 2026 01:05 UTC