Cork quay to again echo to sound of emigrant voices with restoration of Listening Posts

Refurbishment work on Penrose Quay installation due to be completed by summer 

The Listening Posts, an installation of four stainless steel beacons which played the recordings of emigrants who had left Ireland from the city’s quays, were installed along Penrose Quay in 2006. Picture: Larry Cummins

Emigrant voices are set to echo along Cork’s historic city centre quays again following confirmation a unique sound installation is to be restored to full working order.

Cork City Council said refurbishment work to the striking Listening Posts installation on Penrose Quay should be completed by summer 2023.