‘Flash’ Gordon is a winner

SAY you’re walking around some of the older parts of Cork city, and maybe it looks a bit grim in parts. But, don’t hurry on, take time to look up and around - and then try this.

Pretend you’re in some peripheral arrondisement in Paris, or a borderline suburb of London and then think of the possibilities.

Or, pretend you’re a tourist and you’re seeing all of this for the first time.