New Lee crossing named: Cork’s bridge of remembrance

What’s in a name? Quite a lot when the task at hand is naming public structures —such as roads, buildings and bridges — or awards recognising outstanding achievements.

Cork City Council, in looking for a name for the city’s new bridge, is to be congratulated for inviting suggestions from the public, and also for choosing — having looked at 92 submissions — to honour Mary Elmes, known as Ireland’s Oskar Schindler.