How a railway bridge inspired design of Munster newbuild 

Eve Kelliher discovers how a Cork couple looked to their surroundings when creating their dream home

The eight-arch bridge, over which the main Cork-Dublin rail line travels, near The Arches, Whitechurch, Cork. Pictures: Denis Minihane

TRAINS have hurtled centre stage in countless iconic movies and the residents of The Arches in Whitechurch, Cork, could be forgiven if they were to speculate whether their home plays even a brief cameo role in commuters’ journeys.

Emma and Cian O'Flynn’s eye-catching newbuild is located near a bridge over which the main Cork-Dublin rail line snakes. “We’re always wondering if people on the train can see in through the windows!” says Emma.