Shandon, Cork

Shandon (Irish: An Seandún meaning "the old fort") is a district on the north-side of Cork city. Shandon lies north of the River Lee and North Gate Bridge, the northernmost point of the medieval city. Several landmarks of Cork's north-side are located in the area, including the bell tower of the Church of St Anne, the Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne, Saint Mary’s Dominican Church & Priory, and Firkin Crane Arts Centre.

Shandon
Seandún
City district
Houses in the Shandon area
Shandon
Location in Cork
Coordinates: 51°54′11″N 8°28′41″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CityCork
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))

Shandon is referred to in the song "The Bells of Shandon", which was written by Francis Sylvester Mahony under the pen name of "Father Prout". Shandon Street is a principal street in the area, and was originally called Mallow Lane. Shandon is part of the Dáil constituency of Cork North-Central.

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