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A Tunnel at the Marina, Cork City

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Jan Hayes

About two weeks ago I stumbled across a small tunnel near the old slipway by Dundanion Castle, roughly 1o meters in length it looks like it is being recently used as an illegal dumping spot. I checked Ordinance Survey Ireland … Continue reading →

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Mount Gabriel – Mizen Peninsula, Co. Cork

Posted on 1 September 2014 by Jan Hayes

Mount Gabriel not only provides a pretty great view of the peninsular but also features some mine shafts as well. We managed to find at least 3 mine shafts close in proximity to the road leading up to the mountain … Continue reading →

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Carrig House, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City

Posted on 12 October 2013 by Jan Hayes

I’ve seen this late Georgian house across The Marina on several occasions and was always curious as to see what was inside it. Unfortunately, a fire in 2002 had destroyed most of the interior. An attempt to renovate it had … Continue reading →

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Exploring Goggin’s Hill Tunnel

Posted on 29 March 2013 by Jan Hayes

Built in 1851 and closed in 1961, Goggin’s Hill Tunnel currently stands as the longest abandoned railway tunnel in the Republic of Ireland.

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Exploring St Kevins Asylum, Cork City

Posted on 16 November 2012 by Jan Hayes

This was the state of some of the buildings surrounding the asylum on 11th of November 2012, some were easily accessible and others weren’t, such as the actual asylum itself which had all the entrances blocked all around. If you … Continue reading →

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