Ireland a 'cold place for Catholics' says Cork councillor in Bishop Lucey Park renaming row

Cork City Council votes to explore renaming Bishop Lucey Park, sparking debate on legacy, faith, and public memory
Ireland a 'cold place for Catholics' says Cork councillor in Bishop Lucey Park renaming row

A CGI impression of the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park. Picture: Cork City Council

Ireland has become a "cold place for Christians and Catholics", a Fianna Fáil councillor said as Cork city councillors voted to consider a renaming process for Bishop Lucey Park which is undergoing a multi-million revamp.

They voted 17-11 on Monday night to approve a Section 140 motion submitted by Worker’s Party Cllr Ted Tynan, Green Party Cllr Oliver Moran, and Social Democrats Cllr Niamh O’Connor, calling for the renaming process.

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