‘Cork’ (The Real Capital)
I’m from the rebel County,
Cork City so to speak,
And I’ve met many a tourist
Who toured our city deep.
They came in all their bus loads,
And loved the Irish so.
They never will forget us,
Don’t want to let us go.
The beauty of Cork City
Is magical for all to see,
With Shandon bells that ring out
And tours around the lee.
There’s architecture to admire,
With Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral so adorned,
And Fitzgerald’s Park with scenic walks
From every corner to be explored.
The Cork Opera House is our theatre
That hosts many an operatic tune,
And dearly loved beside it
Stands Crawford Art Gallery in view.
If you’re looking for a soccer game,
Just look for the red and white.
You’ll surely hear the screams and roars
The Cork City players will ignite.
The city is enriched in historic remembrance:
The Irish so care with our National Monument.
From the Echo boy statue, and Father Mathew loved,
The great Michael Collins, Cork City is your hub.
The English Market’s fresh produce beats any, hands down,
Loved by all the tourists who visit our town.
There’s a medieval mood you’ll get on the Cork streets
And if you visit Cork City gaol, that feeling you will meet.
If you’re looking for an interesting bus tour,
The Jameson experience is just the shot.
It was established in the early 17th century.
Home of the visitors’ centre, proudly is its spot.
Before you leave Cork City,
Visit Blarney Castle to kiss the stone.
They’ll say you’ll get the ‘gift of the gab,’
A gift to bring back home.
There’s so many things I could tell you,
But I’ll leave the mystery for your trip.
Just go wild on all your fantasies,
As Cork City can’t be skipped.
©TracyConnolly15/11/20
Tracy Connolly Biography
I would describe myself as a Poetess who wants to connect my soul with the world. I want to help others through my poetry. I can write about anything and that’s what you will find in my book. From fiction to real-life happenings my poetry becomes alive. I think of my audience and can always feel what they need and want in a poem.
I was a Soldier for 23 years and there are two war hero’s on either side of my family. They have been decorated with distinguished service medals from the Congo. Most of my family were in the army. I’ve been in the war called Operation Grapes Of Wrath in 1996 and felt the pains of others. I’ve also been to war-torn Kosovo in 2001. I was proud to be a United Nations Peacekeeper because I love to help others.
I’m now a retired Veteran helping in the hospitals as a Healthcare Assistant. Throughout covid, I have spent time working with the emergency services within my community.
I started writing during the lockdown and it has given me my poetic voice that was simmering beneath the surface for a long time. I would hope my poetry will always help and comfort others. I’ve been published on Kilkenny’s people’s paper with one of the poems here in my book ‘The Bloods’. It’s about a famous Irish Battalion. Its always good to remember our history. I am now in the process of recording my first form of music expression in an Album called ‘When I’m alone’. I am accompanied by 3 amazing musicians Pat Barrett, Mo O’ Connor and Pat O’ Sullivan.
You can find some of my Poetry videos on Facebook under tracyconnollyspoetrys
I’m also on twitter @poetsbelief and Instagram poetsbelief and Youtube Tracy Connolly
