Cork Discovery

University College Cork

What is the pillared stone builiding ?

University College Cork

• Was founded in 1845• Its motto is ‘ Where Finbarr Taught, Let

Munster Learn’• There is a superstition associated with

the Quadrangle (the main square).

•Students do not cross it before they graduate because they would fail their exams.

What are Ogham stones?

• 380 burial stones• There are inscriptions on them• It is the earliest written source of the Irish

language

‘ Leabharlann’ ?

• This means ‘ library’ in English• It was named after George Boole –

Professor of Mathematics

What is this building?

The Chapel

• Dedicated to Saint Finbarr• You can notice a big mosaic floor

presenting the zodiac, the river of life and the sun

• Only the UCC graduates can get married, no matter of their religious beliefs, just bring your own priest

What is this building?

• It is called the Lewis Glucksman Gallery• The opening times: 10am-5pm (Tue-Sat),

2pm-5pm (Sun), Monday closed.• Currently ‘ Travelled Tales’ exhibition.• Admission is free, but you are advised to

donate €5

Thank you!