Five historical figures shortlisted to name Cork bridge after

Cork’s newest bridge looks set to be named after a woman thanks to the public after four leading female historical figures were included on a five-name shortlist.

US labour activist, Mother Jones; Ireland’s Oskar Schindler, Mary Elmes; Irish Red Cross advocate, Leslie Price de Barra; and legendary ballet dancer and teacher, Joan Denise Moriarty, will all be considered alongside republican volunteer, Donnchadh de Barra, in the new naming process for the Harley Street pedestrian-and-cycle bridge at a special council meeting next month.