Michael Moynihan: Time to use churches to shelter those who are living on a prayer

St Peter and Paul’s off Paul Street. Cork. The church grew out of a small chapel on Carey’s Lane that originally served the needs of the faithful in the immediate area, but early in the nineteenth century it was clearly getting too crowded.

Sunday and a stroll around the city. In the words of one of my research assistants, the vibe is good.

On the stroll last weekend, though, I made a particular note as we wandered off Patrick Street at one stage. Later we wound our way along Washington Street, and eventually down North Main Street, where we had a similar experience.