Skiddy’s Almshouse
Skiddy's Almshouse is the oldest inhabited building in the city of Cork. It was built in 1718 and finished in 1719. It was the second almshouse built using a bequest from Stephen Skiddy for the city's poor, either Catholic or Church of Ireland.
- Apartment building
- Description: oldest inhabited building in the city of Cork, almshouse
- Address: Bob and Joan’s Walk
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne and Cork Butter Museum.
Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne
Church
JohnArmagh, Public domain.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne, also known… Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne is situated 170 metres northwest of Skiddy’s Almshouse.
Cork Butter Museum
Museum
The Cork Butter Museum is a museum in Cork city… Cork Butter Museum is situated 140 metres southwest of Skiddy’s Almshouse.
Cork Opera House
Theater building
Cork Opera House is a theatre and opera house in Cork in Ireland. Cork Opera House is situated 370 metres south of Skiddy’s Almshouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shandon and Blackpool.
Blackpool
Suburb
Blackpool is a suburb of Cork city in County Cork, Ireland.
Lapp’s Island
Neighborhood
Lapp's Island was once an island in the River Lee.
Skiddy’s Almshouse
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Latitude
51.90336° or 51° 54′ 12″ north
Longitude
-8.47508° or 8° 28′ 30″ west
Open location code
9C3HWG3F+8X
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In Other Languages
“Skiddy’s Almshouse” goes by many names.
- Igbo: “Skiddys ulo akwukwo”
- Igbo: “Ụlọ Almshouse nke Skiddy”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include St Anne’s Park (northern cemetery) and Dr Mary Hearn Park.
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