Father Mathew Statue – St Patrick's Bridge loop from Collins Barracks

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Father Mathew Statue – St Patrick's Bridge loop from Collins Barracks

Moderate

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Father Mathew Statue – St Patrick's Bridge loop from Collins Barracks

02:47

10.3km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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4.34 km

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Ruins

4.85 km

Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne (North Cathedral)

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The Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, locally known as the North Cathedral, is a neo-Gothic masterpiece that dominates the skyline of the historic Shandon district. Built in 1799 …

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Father Mathew Statue

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Father Theobald Mathew, the Apostle of Temperance, was born near Cashel in 1790. He was ordained a Capuchin priest in 1814 and served for most of his life in Cork. …

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5.78 km

St Patrick's Bridge

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6.03 km

Mary Elmes Bridge

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A light, elegant pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting the north and south banks of the River Lee in the heart of Cork. Its slender steel arch and open railings give …

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6.10 km

Harley's Street Mural

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A large, abstract mural from 2023 by James Earley, Tony Byrne and Cian Walker, with references to Cork's harbour, industry and river landscape. The site is part of the Ardú …

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6.30 km

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cork

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The church was designed by Colin Tarring, a well known architect of many Protestant non-conformist church buildings in the UK. Work was completed in 1861 and it has been used …

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