Saint Patrick's Bridge, County Cork - Blog Two

Hello hello everyone, and welcome back to the Bridges of Ireland Blog on Blogger. Today we're going to look at one of Cork City's most iconic landmarks: Saint Patrick's Bridge.

Saint Patrick's Bridge in Cork City is a staple of the history of the city center's bridges, having been built almost 250 years ago. The bridge extends over the River Lee and links Main Street to Saint Patrick's Hill. In 2020 Transport Infrastructure Ireland funded a 1.2 million euro to restore the bridge to its former glory. 

Built in 1861, the bridge is 90 meters long, spans a waterway of 51 feet, and was built in a masonry arch style. It truly is a testament to it's time and late 19th Century engendering, as it still remains an important and strong feature of the city.

That's all for this week's entry, goodbye goodbye!