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Peter Dowdall: 'Cork showed real imagination in 1985 when it turned a derelict site into a public park'

Peter Dowdall: 'Cork showed real imagination in 1985 when it turned a derelict site into a public park'

Urban green areas are not just outdoor sitting rooms, writes Peter Dowdall as he contemplates the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Freemasons get part of Cork's Bishop Lucey Park despite objections

Freemasons get part of Cork's Bishop Lucey Park despite objections

Councillors vote to dispose of 54sqm of the park, a move that ensures 'a glorified boys’ club can have a bigger clubhouse' as one councillor put it

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Bishop Lucey Park to close for two weeks as part of massive redevelopment

Bishop Lucey Park to close for two weeks as part of massive redevelopment

Redeveloped park will include improved access to the historic city wall, a new pavilion, and plaza for hosting events

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

Fireballs on chains whirled by man outside public park

Fireballs on chains whirled by man outside public park

People passing the front gates of Cork’s Bishop Lucey Park last Friday had to avoid a man whirling long chains with fireballs attached.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017