Michael Moynihan: Cork has its own unique history when it comes to naming places

Nobody feels a need to come up with some kind of rhyming shorthand for urban landmarks — it's a superiority thing

Mary Elmes Bridge. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

During the week I had reason to get into town — these runners won’t replace themselves — and on the stroll around I ventured somewhere I haven’t been before.

I crossed the Mary Elmes Bridge, admiring the view up and down the river it affords, en route to MacCurtain Street.