This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1927: Shaky

Cork, Ireland - River Lee
Bridgemeister ID:553 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1927
Name:Shaky
Also Known As:Shakey, Daly's
Location:Cork, Ireland
Crossing:River Lee
At or Near Feature:Sunday's Well, Fitzgerald's Park
Coordinates:51.896585 N 8.499218 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:David Rowell & Co.
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2019, September: Dismantled for refurbishment, expected to be completed in early 2020.
  • 2020, September: Refurbishment stalled during contract negotiations with contract. Bridge has been reassembled with new cables but work is not completed.
  • 2020, October: Completion of refurbishment still on hold as two companies involved in the project go into examinership.
  • 2020, December: Restored bridge reopens.

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Photo by Johnny Ryan Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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