The Pedestrian Bridges of Cork
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Hey Phatman, thanks for posting the photos. But I thought the Nano Nagle Bridge was the pedestrian bridge over the South Link Road (as you approach the Eglinton Street). That bridge has a gas supply pipe from the gasworks as well I believe. Think it was built when they first opened the south link road back in ’84 or so. Always looked a bit out ill at ease in my opinion given the mish mash of developments underneath and the old railway yard wall support structures.
The one you refer to as Nano Nagle Bridge in the photo above…that is the one linking the south mall to Sullivan’s Quay, right?
Another bridge in Cork worth noting is the one linking the mainland to Mizen Head.@corcaighboy wrote:
Hey Phatman, thanks for posting the photos. But I thought the Nano Nagle Bridge was the pedestrian bridge over the South Link Road (as you approach the Eglinton Street). That bridge has a gas supply pipe from the gasworks as well I believe. Think it was built when they first opened the south link road back in ’84 or so. Always looked a bit out ill at ease in my opinion given the mish mash of developments underneath and the old railway yard wall support structures.
The one you refer to as Nano Nagle Bridge in the photo above…that is the one linking the south mall to Sullivan’s Quay, right?
Another bridge in Cork worth noting is the one linking the mainland to Mizen Head.Im pretty sure the Nano Nagle bridge is the one at the end of the Grand Parade, not positive though. Had a look around for a pic of the South Link bridge, can’t find one as yet, will post one if i do. In the meantime, here’s another one of what i think is the Nano Nagle, and one of the Mizen Bridge, an impressive one alright.
Nano Nagle…
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Nano Nagle bridge links the Grand Parade to Sullivan’s Quay. No doubt about it.
Don’t know what the south link bridge is called.
There’s also the foothbridge over the road to the tunnel down in Mahon. No picture as yet.This is actually a very good thread – must seek out some images of the pedestrian bridge linking Jewstown to the Old Blackrock Road area over the South City Link – an interesting rendition of early 80s bridge design. If anyone has some images already, that would be great! 😉
Since this thread has been resurrected, I might as well contribute 🙂
I’ve been told that CCC plan to officially open (for real this time!!!) the new Mardyke Bridge on 22nd December.
Work is flying ahead with the installation of barriers and a pathway from Wise’s Quay (near St. Vincent’s pedestrain bridge). This will lead the pedestrain through UCC grounds at Distillery Field, along by the river and across the Mardyke Bridge to a point close to UCC, Western Road gates.
John F. Supple Ltd seem to be (to borrow a nice Louth phrase) “suckin’ diesel” on the Leeside River Walk along the Distillery Fields. A nice view of the walkway can be seen from Grenville Place across the river. The bridge opening should coincide with the walk’s completion. Looking forward to it – it’s a great contribution and utilisation of our riverside.
d_d_dallas had a nice image of the Shadon Bridge up on the previous page, however the link has since been altered. So I just said I’d reinstall it for viewing sake. 🙂
And another for…’why not?’ sake…
View North to South along Bridge@bunch wrote:
does anyone know the cost of the Pink Link bridge in Glanmire? – it was built to facilitate approx 4-5 houses – I have yet to see one person use that bridge – what a waste of funds – value for money! btw it looks terrible in my opinion – fussy and a bit twee for a motorway bridge.
Cost of the bridge: 2,000,000 euro approx
Cost of a tunnel: 300,000 euro approxAnd you wonder where all the money goes on motorways.
Another wonderful perspective of the College Gates Bridge at University College Cork – not too far away from the Lewis Glucksman Gallery. It’s setting most certainly aids the bridge’s appeal – surrounded by the dramatic cast iron gates of UCC, a cascade of weeping willows, the stillness of the Lee’s North Channel and that beautiful limestone cottage on the southern end of the bridge.
Below, the earlier posted image taken north-to-south affording a vantage of the stone cottage in daytime.
@PTB wrote:
Cost of the bridge: 2,000,000 euro approx
Cost of a tunnel: 300,000 euro approxAnd you wonder where all the money goes on motorways.
This is an interesting issue which has, in my opinion, real implications for the development of infrastructure in Ireland in general.
Many countries on the continent that have excellent infrastructure in comparison to that of Ireland, often do not bother so much with ‘beautifying’ that infrastructure. It appears more acceptable to simply build mass concrete bridges, flyovers etc with making any attempt to concela their often grim appearance and functionality. In ireland, we seem to spend much more time and money on concealing the mass concrete structures (eg. the masses of stone cladding used recently to line the walls of the new road through Sligo). This could be one reason it costs so much to construct motorways in Ireland in comparison with other countries. Personally, I am just amazed that we appear to be so concerned with the aesthetic impact of our infrastructure given our often lack lustre approach to architectural aestethics in general.
In short, I would hazard a guess that in Germany they would have built the tunnel and another .5km of motorway somewhere – we however go for a moderately styled bridge.
@PDLL wrote:
Personally, I am just amazed that we appear to be so concerned with the aesthetic impact of our infrastructure
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Would it be better if we werent???
@POM wrote:
Would it be better if we werent???
I didn’t make any value judgements on whether we should or shouldn’t be. I just think it appears incongruous that a nation that very often appears to show very little concern with the appearance of many of the buildings it builds, seems to put disproprotionate emphasis on ‘finishing off’ structures which other countries leave in a raw state.
In comparison with our continental neighbours, do we devote more project funds to landscaping and post-construction ‘polishing off’ than other nations. If so, it might explain why we have one of the lowest rates of motorway km per person in Europe.
See all that Granite facing on the walls on the Stillorgan dual carriageway. Must have cost a fortune. The pedestrian bridge near foxrock church is also granite faced which frankly looks ridiculous. It’s hardly “babbling brook” territory. There’s also granite facing on the bridge out at Kilmacanogue. Would be far better if a striking contemporary design was used. Some of the newer pedestrian bridges over the m50 come to mind.
Always notice that the council only does all this granite facing when going thro’ the leafier upmarket areas. Wonder why?
@A-ha wrote:
Anyone able to hazzard a guess of how old Cork’s oldest bridge is?
All bridges or just the pedestrian ones? And presumably only ones over the Lee and only the current construction of the bridge.
As a complete guess, I’d say Clark’s Bridge is the oldest and that it dates from the middle of the 18th century.
I’m reliably informed that the oldest bridge in Cork is that one to the west of the existing St. Vincent’s pedestrian bridge (i.e. on the former Irish Distillers site).
@Radioactiveman wrote:
I’m reliably informed that the oldest bridge in Cork is that one to the west of the existing St. Vincent’s pedestrian bridge (i.e. on the former Irish Distillers site).
I didn’t think of that one, although it certainly fits all my criteria even if it is a very small channel of the Lee.
It looks very old. Do you have any idea when it was built?
Incidentally, travelling 50 km out of the city, the bridge at Glanworth dates from the 13th century and is reputed locally* to be the oldest bridge in Europe that is still used for everyday traffic.
*Read into that what you will
New pedestrian bridge opened in Cork
01 February 2006 12:25
A pedestrian bridge across the River Lee was officially opened this morning by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Deirdre Clune.It is part of the Lee Walkway project which began five years ago and will eventually provide a pedestrian route from the city centre to Curraheen on the outskirts of the city.
Costing €2 million, the Mardyke walkway will also facilitate the movements of thousands of UCC students between their southside campus and northside campus.
From RTE
Any images of the completed structure?
Here’s an image of the new Mardyke bridge:
also, here’s an image of the FIRST official ‘opening’ of the bridge on 17th June 2005!!!!
Former Lord Mayor Sean Martin is there with the usual gang, blatantly codding us by suggesting that the bridge was in fact open to the public!
The first time the public got near the new bridge was when it was opened to UCC students and staff on the 11th of January 2006! Today’s opening (phase two) allows the public to continue through Distillery Field to the North Mall. Unfortunately, as of ten minutes ago, phase two of the walkway was once again closed to the public!! Genius, sheer f***king genius!!
The phantom ‘opening’If you want to see a nice aerial view of the new walkway and bridge, click here.
If you want to see a map of the new walkway and bridge, click here.
And to see the FIRST official ‘opening’ in all its glory, click here.
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