The Bishop Lucey Park, Cork is one of the notable parks of the city. It is presently one of the most visited Tourist Destinations in Cork. The Bishop Lucey Park, Cork was opened in 1985. The park was set up to celebrate the 800th birthday celebration of the city. The park was inaugurated on 6th Dec 1985 by the Lord Mayor of Cork.
The park was named after Cornelius Lucey. He was the bishop and the Freeman of Cork. Cornelius Lucey was born in Ballincollig of Co Cork and was a Bishop of Cork from 1952 to 1980. The park is a significant site throwing light on the history of the city. In 1985 under the supervision of the by UCC Archaeology Department excavation were carried out in the Bishop Lucey Park, Cork. During the excavation, certain sections of fortified walls were unearthed. All these fortified walls are now kept inside the arced entrance of the park. Historians believe that the remaining that were excavated in the Bishop Lucey Park Cork dates back to 13th century.
The archway at the entrance of the park was the same entrance leading to the City Corn Market at Anglesea Street. The archway was built by John Howard. The park houses a sculptured bronze fountain. The sculpture was built by sculptor John Behan. The statue consists of eight swan figures. Each swan stands for 100 years of the city. So the 8 swan figures together symbolize 800 years of Cork City.
The Onion Seller is another notable piece of architecture that one can see in the park. It is a bronze statue built in 1937. The statue is dedicated to the women dealers of the Coal Quay open market. The bronze statue was erected on February 27th, 1986. Finally it was unveiled on February 28th 1986 by the Lord Mayor, Ald Dan Wallace TD. It was a gift to the city on its birthday. Another notable attraction of the park is the plaque that refers to the planting of a "Tree of Heaven".
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