Little Island

Places of Interest

Blackrock Castle

Photo: MRaul, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant.

Mahon Point Shopping Centre

Shopping center

Photo: Sebastian “sebrem” B…, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mahon Point Shopping Centre, the second largest shopping centre in Munster, and the largest serving Cork city in Ireland, is located in the Mahon area of the city. The centre was opened in February 2005.

Blackrock Castle Observatory

University building

Photo: Josi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Blackrock Castle Observatory is an university building.

Places in the Area

Mahon

Suburb

Photo: Sebastian “sebrem” B…, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mahon is an area to the south-eastern side of Cork, Ireland. Mahon gets its name from Lough Mahon, a wide stretch of the upper section of Cork Harbour.

Blackrock

Suburb

Photo: K.ristof, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Blackrock is a suburb, with a village core, in the southeast of Cork City, Ireland. Originally a small fishing village about five kilometres from Cork City, the growth of the city over time has meant that the village has become incorporated into the city.

Glanmire

Suburb

Photo: Seighean, Public domain.

Glanmire is a suburban town within the administrative area of Cork city, in the civil parish of Rathcooney, County Cork, Ireland. The greater Glanmire area encompasses the communities of Riverstown, Brooklodge and Sallybrook. Glanmire is situated 3 km northwest of Little Island.

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