Jewel in Cork’s crown set to shine

Staff at the English Market are enjoying the build-up to Queen Elizabeth’s visit, writes stallholder Rosemary Daly

IT’S true — Her Royal Majesty, the Queen of England has chosen to visit The English Market, Cork.

When we first heard the rumours we were a little incredulous. Although we’re used to celebrities and TV chefs dropping in ! and we have had the pleasure of a few visits from President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin, this one seemed like a tall tale. The last time a British Queen visited this neck of the woods was the summer of 1849, so our disbelief was quite justified really — they’re not exactly common and frequent visitors.