Visiting University College Cork, Ireland: a mature institution learning

Visiting University College Cork, Ireland: a mature institution learning
University College Cork (Irish: Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh) opened in 1849 Queen's College, Cork (Irish: Corcaigh). The College forms part National University Ireland (Irish: Ollscoil na hÉireann). Originally, linked insitutions 19th century — based Cork, Galway Belfast — collectively Queen's University Ireland. Later, institutions separate ways, Queens University Belfast a university right, University College Cork (UCC) University College Galway (UCG) part National University Ireland, established 1908.

The main quadrangle Tudor Gothic style, executed stone, Cork architect Sir Thomas Deane. While years prior Irish independence larger cities British Isles foundation universities 19th early 20th centuries, architecture UCC's main quadrangle reflects 'Oxbridge' College style typical civic university.

UCC scholars alumni attained considerable distinction. Just include: George Boole (1815-1864), mathematician work algebra reckoned contributed materially development modern computer; writer Sean Ó Faoláin (1900-1991); Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister); Jack Lynch (1917-1999); significantly, late 19th century study medicine open UCC women.

A appointed facility, Glucksman Art Gallery, housed College. A collection Ogham Stones, reflecting early form Irish language, preserved UCC.

There ancient Ireland 'land saints scholars'. Certainly, scholarship aspect, University College Cork established heritage.

Also worth seeing

In Cork City itself, sights include St Finbarre's Cathedral (Irish: Ardeaglais Naomh Fionnbarra ), City Hall Shandon church tower. bells.

Cobh (distance: 22 kilometres); spired St Colman's Cathedral major landmark; Lusitania memorial brings poignant memories.

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How there: Aer Lingus flies New York Boston Dublin Airport, car rental available. Bus Éireann operates bus services Cork City Dublin's Busárus (bus station). Irish Rail operates rail services Dublin Heuston Station Cork City. For date information, check airline travel agent.

MJFenn independent travel writer based Ontario, Canada.

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