Cork people give their views on renaming of redeveloped city centre park

The park was named in Bishop Lucey's honour when it opened in 1985 as part of Cork 800 celebrations. Cork City Hall heard that much of the documented clerical abuse occurred during his time

Bishop Lucey Park was closed to the public in December 2023 for redevelopment.

Corkonians have been vocal in their criticism of proposals to rename the city's Bishop Lucey Park amid concerns that a change may undermine their city’s historical integrity.

Passers-by near the amenity made their feelings known to the Irish Examiner following its closure to the public in December 2023 for redevelopment.