Tome sweet tome by the Lee

BOOKS come out the door to meet you at No2 Carrigfern — literally. Even the side entrance porch here is shelved for book storage, and every room is similarly laden, with volumes tightly racked in serried ranks, shoulder to shoulder, spine to spine.

This Edwardian era Cork city home is at the doorstep of UCC, opposite the Bon Secours hospital on College Road, and its owners for the last 30 years have had strong, noted service with the university, including a stint as vice president.

No 2 Carrigfern has been home to historian, writer, and former Senator, Professor Joe Lee, his wife Ann Lee and their family.